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Two sideshows in Oakland and Richmond drew hundreds early Sunday with a car set on fire at a CVS lot and a police union—led by Huy Nguyen—saying Oakland was short on patrol vehicles while no arrests or injuries were reported.

POOR Magazine will screen the film Crushing Wheelchairs on Thursday, August28 at 8 p.m. outside the Self-Help Hunger Program at 61st and Adeline in Oakland—this film portrays the brutality of government sweeps on unhoused people using real accounts.

Irish rap trio Kneecap cancelled its 15 U.S. tour dates, including the Oakland show at Fox Theater on Oct.

28, due to a terror charge against rapper Mo Chara. The band said it will share something special for US fans next week and plans to return with a bigger tour when legal issues are resolved — performances in Canada will continue as scheduled.

Hundreds of Oakland teachers are using Donors Choose to raise funds for classroom supplies like pencils, crayons and notebooks while many pay out of pocket.

Teacher Jenny Aguilar-Ceja is planning a cozy classroom corner for her 11th grade students+community efforts continue as funds remain short for these projects.

Transitional kindergarten is available to every child with a fourth birthday on or before September 1 for the new school year.

Oakland Unified has added seven new programs and districts received millions in grants to hire teachers and set up play-based classrooms+ enrollments are expected to rise as parents save on daycare costs.

Oakland homeowners with wood-framed homes built before 1980 in high-risk zip codes may get up to $3,000 for retrofit upgrades through the state’s Earthquake Brace — Bolt program and low-income households up to $7,000; applicants must wait for approval before obtaining a building permit as those not selected are added to a wait list.

Oakland caterer Olivia Colt of Salt and Honey catering shared meal-prep hacks to help families cut grocery bills that average $1,600 a month—she explained that prepping vegetables, crunchy toppings and sauces can make tacos, grain bowls and breakfast cookies easier to prepare.

Maya Motel in Temescal is set to be converted into 23 supportive housing units for formerly homeless residents using $17.6 million in funds from the state, city and county.

Danco will redevelop the property and Operation Dignity will run the housing program as part of California’s Homekey initiative—making it the 10th Homekey project in Oakland.

AI Tips for Genealogy Research

10:30-10:45 a.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Discover the latest AI tips for enhancing your genealogy research in this informative session.

Happy Hour Cruise at Jack London Square

8-10 p.m. — Jack London Square — $20 — Unwind with unbeatable drink specials and dance aboard a scenic cruise of the San Francisco Bay.

All The Feels: R&B and Slow Jams Night

8-11 p.m. — Level 13 Ultra Lounge — Limited Free tickets — Elevate your aura with live DJ sets of R&B, Slow Jams, and everything in between.

Milonga Rubia Dance Event

7-11 p.m. — Just Dance Ballroom — $20 cash entry — Enjoy a welcoming Milonga with diverse DJs and community spirit in a safe environment.

Life Drawing Session at Faultline Artspace

5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage in short poses and unleash your creativity in a vibrant art atmosphere.

Jeffrey Osborne Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets required — Experience the smooth R&B sounds of Grammy-nominated artist Jeffrey Osborne live in Oakland.

Jeffrey Osborne Live Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with R&B legend Jeffrey Osborne featuring classics and new hits.

GROOVES Closing Celebration

5-8 p.m. — Faultline Artspace — Free entry — Celebrate artistic contributions with the Album Art Tribute event.

Urban Cycling Workshop: Day 2 Road Skills

5-10:30 p.m. — Hayward BART Station Parking Lot — Free entry — Enhance your cycling skills with on-bike practice and road drills in a supportive environment.

Life Drawing Session

5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage in creative expression with a live model in a supportive atmosphere.