Good morning, Oakland.

A 28-year-old man was fatally shot early Saturday on San Pablo Avenue after buying food from a street vendor near his Oakland home; his family said he had recently moved from San Francisco—police are investigating the random gunfire.

Over the weekend, a series of shootings in downtown Oakland left 2 dead and several injured while a senior shelter on Martin Luther King Jr. Way suffered bullet holes and a shattered window—police are investigating the events.

This week Oakland hosts the 23rd Oakland International Film Festival which launches today at Grand Lake Theatre along with a screening of Paper Bag Plan running from Sept.

12 to Sept. 17 with a Q&A session. More events include Black Film Unscreened and Unstreamed featuring Oakland filmmakers every other Thursday, the Oakland Chinatown Night Market on Sept. 13, Ben Rosenblum’s Brazilian jazz show on Sept. 12, and Ariana Grande concerts scheduled at Oakland Arena in 2026.

Bay Area transit agencies may face big service cuts if a $750M state loan is not approved soon — recent outages and budget gaps have raised concerns over safe commutes.

Gov. Newsom and lawmakers are now in talks to set clear, strict terms to avert further disruption.

A technology upgrade caused a nearly seven-hour shutdown on Friday morning that disrupted commuter rides and raised concerns, and BART directors vowed to investigate the failure — promising an update at the board meeting on Thursday to address the issue.

This measure aims to restore faith among riders after the extensive outage.

Restaurant owners who are parents in Oakland offered advice on dining with children, explaining that reservations should include all chairs and that rules vary for things like outside food and screen use (for example, noting a need for special seating).

Their guidance helps families know how to manage messy meals and keep everyone happy.

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.

Alex G Live in Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the melodic genius of Alex G, a multi-instrumentalist with an acclaimed performance style.

Jessie Murph Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets start at $20 — Experience the bold new voice of Jessie Murph with her powerful vocals and genre-blending hits.

Life Drawing Session

5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience an engaging life drawing session with short poses.