Good morning, Oakland.

Residents in an Oakland neighborhood expressed worry after a large sideshow on Piedmont Avenue began early Sunday with illegal fireworks, gunfire and fires that led police to issue 21 citations and tow four vehicles — they are urging city leaders to install concrete barriers and speed bumps to prevent similar chaos.

Former Mayor Sheng Thao faces federal bribery and conspiracy charges and her attorneys plan to survey Oakland residents about possible jury bias—she will file a motion to move the trial out of town by Sept.

11 with the trial set for mid-2026.

Oakland Unified School District will post a request for proposals tomorrow, Aug.

29, to hire a search firm that will conduct a national search for a new superintendent by mid April—proposals must be submitted by Sept. 22. The board plans to select a firm by Sept. 30 so the firm can begin work in October—interim superintendent Denise Saddler will serve until June 30.

Environmentalists in West Oakland have warned that Senate Bill 404 — which would reclassify hazardous waste from metal recycling — poses a dangerous loophole that may lower safety rules at plants like Radius Recycling.

The bill is backed by a coalition of metal recyclers and State Senator Anna Caballero but faces strong opposition from local groups who fear more environmental harm.

Several new restaurants have opened across the East Bay—Hopscotch now serves chicken dishes at Epicurious Garden in Berkeley, Annie’s Ice Cream offers Italian style gelato on University Avenue, and Dandelion Kaffe in Alameda provides sandwiches, salads and lattes.

Richmond Eats has moved into a new space near Richmond BART while Sake in Pinole and Southie at Park Station brewery offer all you can eat sushi and classic American Mexican fare.

The Golden State Warriors selected Alex Toohey as their second-round pick—he is a 6-foot-8 forward from Australia who impressed former coach Andrew Bogut with his strong work ethic and defensive skills during summer league play.

Toohey, who also loves cricket, played with the Sydney Kings and improved in the NBL as he prepares to join the Warriors.

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.