Good morning, Oakland.

Oakland chef Geoff Davis plans to open Uncle's in Spring (2027) at 6317 College Ave, a neighborhood bar and grill featuring a rotating, wood-fire menu with local, seasonal ingredients.

The new spot aims to honor his uncles and serve lesser-known steak cuts in a welcoming setting.

Oakland Unified School District received a $500,000 grant from Sutter Health in June to expand healthcare training (Highway to Work) for EMTs, nursing assistants, and ER techs.

The program lets students build real-world skills and recently celebrated its fifth cohort's graduation.

A long-vacant Oakland lot sold for $10 and may be turned into affordable housing under a new Alameda County program — officials say the deal could serve as a test case for repurposing abandoned properties.

EBALDC outsourced property management to Boston-based WinnCompanies effective Oct.

1 — cutting 20 jobs at headquarters yet retaining 62 employees for 23 communities housing 1,450 apartments in Oakland, Emeryville, Richmond and San Pablo. The change aims to absorb rising costs while addressing resident service concerns.