Good morning, Oakland.

Senior tenants at a Section 8 affordable housing building in Oakland are organizing for improved security after break-ins left many residents feeling anxious (they are urging building management to implement better safety measures).

Labor Day weekend 2026 brings Bay Area residents a wide range of events including outdoor concerts, cultural festivals, art fairs, theater performances and dance parties.

The guide lists 18 local activities designed to help the community enjoy the holiday.

Noor Indian Fusion brings its famous chicken changezi, a family recipe once shared by owner Nity Jaiswal with her late father, to Oakland's ghost kitchen at Adeline Food Hall + it will open a new space in San Francisco from Aug.

28 to 30.

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion to end its trial in Oakland and will add child-safety features to Facebook & Instagram, including daily time limits and restricted notifications during school hours, as required by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

The changes will be implemented within months to protect teens.

Oakland families are switching from gas stoves to Copper’s battery-equipped Charlie induction range for better safety and easier control—its ability to plug into a 120V outlet saves money and hassle while improving air quality.

This trend is growing as more locals seek energy-efficient cooking options.

Local reporters shared 14 dog-friendly hiking trails in the East Bay after National Dog Day on Aug.

26, featuring spots like Albany Bulb, Tilden Regional Park, and Point Isabel with details on off-leash areas and parking.