Good morning, Oakland.

Oakland Chinatown’s Lincoln Rec Center broke ground last week for a rebuild that will triple the building’s size and introduce classrooms, indoor courts and a climate resilience hub designed to serve as emergency shelter and host community programs; the facility is set to reopen in summer 2028.

Ashley Dong joins Oakland Voices as Audience Engagement Reporter through the Dow Jones Internship Program and plans SEO, graphic social posts, and creative storytelling to connect with Oakland community members (following her table at Temescal Street Fair with Director Rasheed Shabazz).

Ben's, a popular Chinese restaurant that served Oakland for 40 years, closed recently.

The restaurant was known as a hidden gem that earned praise for being the best Chinese spot many had never heard of.

The Oakland teachers contract could face legal challenge after one board member — who had a conflict of interest — voted without recusing themselves.

The school board is now reviewing the vote to determine if ethics rules were broken.

Oakland renters once enjoyed a more favorable market, but rising housing pressure from the San Francisco AI boom is forcing rents upward east of the bay.

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.