Good morning, Oakland.

Safeway management and the union representing 25,000 workers extended Friday's midnight strike deadline to continue contract talks and avoid a work stoppage—negotiations include a federal mediator and ongoing discussions on wages and benefits.

Officers found a man with fatal gunshot wounds when they responded to a ShotSpotter alert around 3:45 a.m. on the 900 block of 85th Avenue Sunday — dozens were detained after the incident at an 'illegal' Oakland nightclub.

An East Bay family in Oakland hopes for an arrest after 22-year-old Raymond Orozco was fatally stabbed in San Jose last weekend while trying to stop a fight, and his loved ones held a Lake Merritt vigil—balloons with personal messages were released in his memory.

Vallejo police arrested a driver on July 18 in a stolen black Dodge Charger that went the wrong way on I-80 and found a stolen gun with a high-capacity magazine & car theft tools in the vehicle while he did not have a valid license, leading to multiple felony charges.

New data shows that Bay Area suburbs are seeing a rise in renters, with Emeryville’s renter households increasing 28% from 2018 to 2023 and adding more than 1,100 new units—experts say high home prices and strict building rules push many to rent longer.

Local studies note that such trends differ from faster renter growth seen in other markets, highlighting ongoing housing challenges in the region.

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.

Mac Mall Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the pioneering rhythms of Mac Mall, a Bay Area hip-hop legend.

Life Drawing Session

5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience an evening of creativity with short poses and a live model.