Good morning, Oakland.

Malik Cross, a dedicated Scraper Bike team member and youth mentor from Oakland, died on June 27 at age 33.

He supported his community through auto detailing and mobile barbering—leaving behind a son, his life partner, and a large family who honor his legacy.

Last Friday, smoke filled a BART train in the Transbay Tube when an equipment problem caused the train to stop without clear safety messages, leaving riders confused and alarmed.

Nearly a week later, a passenger who wrote to BART said officials failed to provide timely information and demanded improvements—riders remain unsettled by the lack of transparency.

Books Inc.—the Bay Area’s oldest independent bookstore—is seeking approval from the bankruptcy court for a Barnes & Noble purchase of $3.25 million so that it can keep its 7 neighborhood stores and 2 airport locations open.

The deal will let the 174-year-old chain update its operations and continue serving the community despite financial challenges.

Spirit Airlines will end service at Oakland, San Jose, and Sacramento on Oct.

2 — the move comes after its second bankruptcy filing in less than a year, and includes furloughing 270 pilots and demoting 140 captains to first officers.

Vanessa’s Bistro, a community restaurant owned by a mother and daughter since 2006 on Solano Avenue, will close permanently at the end of December because its lease was not renewed and low foot traffic made the business unsustainable—financial headwinds led to the decision.

The restaurant was known for serving French and Vietnamese dishes like seafood bouillabaisse and maple leaf duck confit at its Berkeley location.

21st Amendment Brewery, known for beers such as Hell or High Watermelon, will close its San Francisco brewpub and San Leandro facility later this year due to declining sales and rising costs—its final day of operations is set for Nov.

4. The shutdown reflects a contracting craft beer market and reduced consumer demand.

Three armed robbery suspects, including two minors, crashed during an Oakland police helicopter chase in Hayward after fleeing an incident near International Boulevard and Durant Avenue and were taken to local hospitals with injuries—police are still searching for two additional suspects.

A $600,000 emergency fund will help 24 Oakland arts organizations avoid budget cuts and keep cultural programs running.

The fund—backed by nine foundations—will support more than 600 local artists and fund over 10,000 cultural activities.

Though the Golden State Valkyries play at Chase Center in San Francisco, Oakland fans travel by bus, ferry, or carpool to show support for the new team.

Community members say the team carries Oakland’s basketball legacy—while many still wonder if future home games might ever return to Oakland.

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.

Biketopia 2025

5:00-8:30 p.m. — Preservation Park — Free - $85 — Celebrate Better Biking at Bike East Bay's annual member party and fundraiser.

Psychedelic Furs Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the iconic sounds of The Psychedelic Furs live with special guest Gary Numan.

Aminé - Tour de Dance 2025

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant night of hip hop and dance with Aminé.

Coastal Cleanup & Creek to Bay Day

9 AM – 12 PM — Middle Harbor Shoreline Park — Free entry — Help clean the shoreline while enjoying snacks and community spirit.

Slow Crush with Faetooth

6:00–8:30 p.m. — Crybaby — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ethereal sounds of Faetooth as they perform hits from their latest album.

Life Drawing Session at Faultline Gallery

5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage in creative expression with short poses in a supportive art environment.