Good morning, Oakland.

Residents in Oakland are using DIY methods to pressure city officials into making dangerous streets safer in neighborhoods like San Antonio and Rockridge.

The death of a teacher on E. 21st spurred a road redesign — officials plan more fixes soon.

Tesla will launch a robotaxi service in San Francisco this weekend (with a safety driver on board) while an Oakland judge reviews a case that may suspend its operations over alleged false autopilot claims.

Reem’s returns to Oakland this fall—opening its new flagship bakery at Jack London Square—with plans to expand through more outposts and adopt a worker-owned model for its operations.

At a meeting on Thursday at St. Columba Church in West Oakland, Mayor Barbara Lee said Oakland’s violent crime dropped 24% year-over-year and robberies fell 42% as the Ceasefire program combined targeted enforcement and outreach—improving response and reducing recidivism—though some residents remained cautious as property crimes persisted.

The CHP arrested a man accused of shooting at freeways in Oakland and Concord earlier this week — during a chase he threw a gun and two magazines from his car.

David Milburn, 33, of Antioch was arrested at 1:35 a.m. on Wednesday after leading a CHP pursuit near I-80 in Dixon—he allegedly threw a handgun and two high-capacity magazines during the chase, is linked to two freeway shootings including one in Oakland that injured a motorist, and faces charges such as attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon while being held on $1 million bail.

The city held a groundbreaking ceremony today to begin the Maia Correia Bikeway—an effort to boost bike safety along Lakeshore Avenue near E.

18th Street where four-year-old Maia Correia died two years ago in a collision. Officials, family members, and safe streets advocates gathered as construction is set to start this summer to help prevent future tragedies.

Governor Newsom signed two bills last month to let some new building projects in urban areas skip the usual review of their impact on nature—this change lets projects on less than 20 acres move ahead faster.

Oakland groups worry that the reform may let harmful factories and pollution near vulnerable homes, while housing advocates say it will speed up home building.

Oakland native 19-year-old Ali Elmasnaouy signed with the Oakland Roots on Thursday and will play his first professional game today at 1 p.m. at the Oakland Coliseum.

He grew up watching the team at Laney College and playing for East Bay clubs + his local roots drive his passion for the game.

Milonga Rubia Dance Event

7-11 p.m. — Just Dance Ballroom — $20 entry — Enjoy a lively Milonga with diverse DJs in a welcoming atmosphere.

Life Drawing at Faultline Gallery

5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage your artistic skills with a live model in short poses.

AI Tips for Genealogy Research

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Discover the latest AI tips to enhance your genealogy research in this informative chat.

Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Ticketed event — Celebrate two decades of soulful hits from the 'Princess of Hip-Hop Soul' in her hometown.

Leanne Morgan Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Original tickets honored — Celebrate life’s wisdom with comedy from the rising star Leanne Morgan.

Getting Started Part 5: Searching Smarter

1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore effective searching techniques to enhance your family history research.

Heavy Petting Zoo FUNdraiser: Home Off The Playa

12-8 p.m. — 7th West — Donation encouraged — Groove to local DJs at this family-friendly fundraiser supporting the Heavy Petting Zoo art car's return to Burning Man.

Life Drawing Session

5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience creative expression through life drawing with a live model.

AI Tips for Genealogy Research

10:30-10:45 a.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Discover the latest AI tips to enhance your genealogy research.

T Sisters at The Freight with Ralph Roddenbery

4:00 – 6:30 p.m. — The Freight — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sibling harmonies and soulful folk sounds of the T Sisters as they perform live.