Good morning, Oakland.

On August 17, 54-year-old cyclist Hongmei Chen—who was a single mother riding from work—was struck by a large truck at the busy intersection of Telegraph Avenue and 51st Street in Oakland and died three days later at Highland Hospital.

Louisiana-based Raising Cane's announced plans to expand in the Bay Area with four new restaurants—one in Morgan Hill scheduled to open this fall, another in San Jose set for next spring, a new San Francisco site planned for late summer 2026, and a Berkeley restaurant being developed near UC Berkeley after a Walgreens pharmacy closure—and will boost its local count from six to ten locations.

FBI agent Aaron McFarlane, a former Oakland officer whose misconduct records were concealed, fatally shot Ibragim Todashev—the man linked to Boston bombing suspects—during a tense interrogation in Orlando.

Paradiso owner Erik Reese said his DoorDash account was hacked after a phone scam led an attacker to change his merchant info and receive two mistaken payments totaling $944.86 + DoorDash later restored his account and repaid him with an extra 20%, leaving his restaurant struggling with lost revenue.

Sun Moon Studio in West Oakland earned a Michelin star last June and offers a 12-seat tasting menu that features local California produce—reservations are released six weeks in advance.

The intimate restaurant opened last summer in a space shared with local artists and craftsmen.

Oakland now offers same-day digital permits that take 18 minutes on average—saving builders and homeowners time compared to the old in-person process.

The city plans to add more permit types such as kitchen and bath improvements later this year to further boost efficiency.

Mayor Barbara Lee announced a new Office of Homelessness Solutions that will use Measure W funds and unite city teams—together with community partners—to coordinate services for Oakland’s unhoused residents.

Sasha Hauswald will serve as interim chief as the office rolls out a five-point plan for prevention, outreach, rental support, shelter, and new housing development.

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.

Stardew Valley - Symphony of Seasons

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live orchestral journey through the beloved music of Stardew Valley.