Good morning, Oakland.

Oakland-based Courtsmith received a loan from ICA Fund & JPMorganChase support to buy a local manufacturer, strengthen its supply chain, and create more jobs as it scales production and deepens its roots in Oakland’s basketball culture.

Oakland hip-hop pioneer Too $hort is releasing his 23rd album, Sir Too $hort Vol.

2: Drink + Smoke produced entirely by Lil Jon, today; the release comes 20 years after his enduring hit Blow the Whistle and underlines his four-decade career in music.

British photographer Carol Scott is showing never-before-seen photos of 70s and 80s music legends including the Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson & Etta James at Rockridge Cafe in Oakland through Aug.

5, while select images are on display at Equator Coffees in Sausalito through Aug. 15.

Writopia Lab has moved from its San Francisco base into Oakstop at 1721 Broadway this summer and will offer creative writing workshops for youth ages 4 to 18.

The nonprofit will give 20 scholarships to East Bay students in celebration of its opening—applications are due by Friday, Sept. 4.

Oakland Voices introduces five summer interns to expand its community newsroom in Oakland — the interns will spend 10 weeks reporting on transportation, housing, and local businesses.

They partner with local organizations to deliver clear, trusted stories to residents.

Alameda County has transferred a 15,000 sqft vacant lot on MacArthur Blvd to Black Cultural Zone for an affordable housing project in East Oakland.

BCZ said that 40 to 80 housing units will be built but construction and funding will delay completion for at least five years.

The Oakland Roots have paid fees in advance for Saturday's game at the Coliseum, ensuring that the soccer match against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds will take place.

The team is working with the JPA (Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority) to settle the remaining rent by season's end.

Oakland sports fans can catch a packed August schedule — including roller derby’s Summer Slam at Richmond Memorial Auditorium on Aug.

1 and the Spiders’ West Division Championship at Fremont High School on Aug. 8 — with boxing, basketball, and baseball events held across the city.

Cate White: World Raw

12-5 p.m. — Transmission Gallery Oakland — Free entry — Explore the artistic expression of Cate White in an engaging gallery setting.

IVE: SHOW WHAT I AM World Tour

3:00 – 9:30 PM — Oakland Arena — Tickets required — Global K-pop sensation IVE takes the stage for an unforgettable night of powerful performances and fan-favorite hits.

Monster Jam

1-3 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Cost Info Not Available — Experience the excitement of custom-built monster trucks in thrilling racing and freestyle competitions.

Little Feat Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Fox Theater — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening with the legendary rock band Little Feat at a top-rated venue.