Good morning, Oakland.

Radio host Lamont Hollywood left 107.7 The Bone after 24 years, criticizing corporate consolidation while announcing plans to relaunch The Lamont Show independently.

His departure took place Monday, and he assured listeners more news is coming soon.

This week in Oakland, multimedia artist Julia LaChica displays her From Ochazuke to Adobo exhibit at OACC in Chinatown through Saturday, and author Maggie Tokuda-Hall will speak at the main library on Thursday about fighting banned books.

A short film showcase at OMCA on Sunday adds to an active arts schedule.

Reel Queer Flix returns for its fourth year at Grand Lake Theatre on Wednesday, Aug.

12 at 6 p.m. showing seven new and restored queer short films that explore skateboard culture, drag performance and personal stories during Oakland Pride. Filmmakers join a post-screening Q&A to discuss their work.

Bishop O’Dowd High School in East Oakland removed decades-old Pride flags and installed a colorful (inclusive) O symbol on Aug.

11 to follow guidance from the Oakland Catholic diocese, though some alumni expressed disappointment about the change.

Students at Oakland Unified surrendered phones on the first day of school as a state-mandated cellphone ban took effect — ongoing Measure Y renovations upgrade McClymonds and expand early learning at Garfield Elementary.

A wildfire in Big Sur burned 2,500 acres on Tuesday and was 5% contained, prompting evacuations and closures along Highway 1 — smoke also affected air quality for Oakland residents.

BART unveiled a new schedule today that improves transfer options but causes longer waits during rush hour.

Commuters are encouraged to plan ahead as they adjust to these transit changes.