Good morning, Oakland.

Filmmaker Caron Creighton quit her journalism job to make a documentary called Wood Street — it follows West Oakland residents fighting eviction and building their own community.

She is raising funds through Seed & Spark as she works with locals to capture their views and efforts against the planned evictions.

Andy Pohl, founder of Sell The Heart Records, said the Bay Area punk scene stays strong despite a tough economy.

The label will celebrate its 15th anniversary with shows on Aug. 1-2 at 924 Gilman — headliners include Death By Stereo and Tsunami Bomb.

Lucuma opens at 1700 Franklin St. in Oakland as a new Peruvian restaurant run by co-owners Renzo Roca and Garrett Morris, who bring experience from San Francisco's Piqueos along with chef Wilbert Ek Tun.

The menu features dishes like asado de mamita and causa criolla — blending traditional Peruvian ingredients with a modern twist.

Berkeley’s West Edge Opera will open its 46th season on August 2 with 'Dolores,' a new opera about civil rights leader Dolores Huerta at Oakland’s Scottish Rite Center.

The production will run through August 17 — featuring figures from the 1965 Delano Grape Strike — and Huerta is expected to attend a fundraiser reception after the show.

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia triggered tsunami alerts for California, Hawaii and Alaska after waves reached Arena Cove before 1 a.m. on Wednesday.

The Governor's Office of Emergency Services advised residents to avoid beaches while officials monitored dangerous currents along the coast.

State officials said Tuesday that California's retail theft prevention grant has helped curb organized retail crime — since October 2023, the program led to over 22,000 arrests, recovered $150 million in stolen goods, and funded teams in Santa Clara County handling major cases as the funding will continue until 2027.

Alameda County approved a $1 billion plan yesterday to address homelessness after years of legal delays—voters had backed a tax measure in November that built up funds over four years.

The plan dedicates $1.4 billion to housing and homeless services while setting aside $170 million as a reserve for economic uncertainty—efforts aimed at easing Oakland’s growing crisis.

Oakland did not issue its required transparency report on small contracts for two years; the last report from October 2023 detailed over $10 million in purchases.

City officials said the delayed report—now overseen by the new Contracts and Purchasing Bureau—will be presented after the City Council returns from its summer recess.

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.

Let’s Talk FamilySearch: A Group Exploration

1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Engage with expert guidance to master your FamilySearch journey and explore your genealogy.

Rootstech Video Series: Reading Old Documents

6:30-7:30 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore the art of reading old documents with this informative video session.