Good morning, Oakland.

The Oakland Department of Transportation will upgrade Chinatown’s streets to widen sidewalks, reduce lanes and add pedestrian scrambles for safety today.

Some residents worry that lane reductions may hurt car access and business traffic—community leaders call for clear plans that meet the needs of residents, visitors and schools.

ICE officers raided an East Oakland home near 79th Avenue and Hillside Street on Tuesday morning and arrested at least six people—including a 17-year-old minor and a person with a severe disability from Central American countries—while an attorney said the minor remained at an ICE field office on Wednesday despite Flores Settlement Agreement concerns.

East Bay restaurants are struggling under heavy COVID-era EIDL loans while Iso Rabins of Forage Kitchen in Oakland launched Save Your Local—he is urging the federal government to forgive these loans as many eateries face default and potential closures.

The campaign comes as reports show up to 37 percent of small businesses may soon default, putting local food businesses at risk.

Oakland Unified School District now offers transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds, and schools like Grass Valley Elementary have seen enrollment jump from 158 to 1,284 with the new classes—restoring numbers that fell during the pandemic.

Private childcare providers are losing income as families switch to the free public option instead of small, privately run programs.

Jakob Robinson, an undrafted rookie cornerback from BYU who weighed 163 pounds as a senior, has boosted his weight and impressed 49ers coaches with a 4.39-second 40-yard dash and a 38½-inch vertical jump — he is now competing for a spot on the 53-man roster as the team tests him at outside corner.

The Pleasure Routine Concert

8-10 PM — Thee Stork Club — Check for ticket prices — Experience the melodic tunes of The Pleasure Routine and enjoy their latest album, Worndrobe.

Afrobeats at the Lake Festival

1-8 p.m. — Snow Park — $10 Early Bird tickets available — Celebrate California's biggest outdoor afrobeats festival with a lineup of diverse performances and vendors.

Concerts By The Lake 2025

6-8 p.m. — Pleasant Hill City Hall — Cash/CC accepted — Enjoy food, drinks, and live music in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Life Drawing Session at Faultline Gallery

5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage your creativity with a life drawing session featuring a live model.

AI Tips for Genealogy Research

10:30-10:45 a.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore the latest AI tips to enhance your genealogy research in a brief chat.

Mahjong Rules Book Talk and Game Play

6-8:30 p.m. — Chinese Historical Society of America Museum — $20-40 — Explore mahjong's history and gameplay with author Nicole Wong while enjoying refreshments and a book signing.

Cyrus Chestnut Concert

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Piedmont Piano Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience the masterful jazz of Cyrus Chestnut as he showcases his technical skill and soulful style.

Kirk Whalum Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth sounds of Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum as he brings his jazzy vibes to Oakland.

Life Drawing Session

5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Explore your artistic side with dynamic life drawing sessions featuring a live model.

Let’s Talk FamilySearch: A Group Exploration

11 AM — Oakland FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Discuss navigating FamilySearch and share tips in a community setting.