Good morning, Oakland.

Parishioners at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church held a prayer walk to protest fears that the diocese’s bankruptcy plan might lead to the sale of their historic church— a cherished spiritual home by Lake Merritt.

They are urging the diocese to provide clear plans on whether the church will merge with another or close down.

Oakland airport officials said Tuesday they spoke with Tesla and Waymo — though no meeting occurred — and that a permit application is open until Dec.

31 for a ride service. If approved, Waymo, which operates with a driver, will be the first to expand its service beyond San Francisco.

Oakland this week offers a range of events—Aneesa Strings will perform new material and Bay classics at Yoshi’s on Thursday, Sept.

18th while a free Uptown walking tour led by J.M. Scooter Marriner will guide participants from Latham Plaza. Additional events include a block party by Urban Peace Movement on Saturday, Sept. 20th, an experimental film festival, and a screening of the psychedelic comedy 'The Lemurian Candidate' on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd.

Chef Samin Nosrat released her second cookbook Good Things on Sept.

16, sharing how her challenges with depression led her to embrace simple, home-cooked meals. The book—featuring recipes and insights inspired by her time at South Berkeley Farmer’s Market—offers a personal guide to everyday cooking.

Oakland teachers are deciding how to use artificial intelligence in their classrooms as guidance from Oakland Unified School District remains brief—some integrate AI in projects while others avoid it to ensure students use their own thinking, and a draft policy is underway to set clearer rules.

Oakland’s city attorney Ryan Richardson said that private meetings about a new homeless encampment policy broke the state Brown Act—Patricia Brooks and Councilmember Ken Houston met in secret, a violation of the law meant to ensure that public decisions are made openly.

No final decisions were made outside a public meeting, and officials are taking steps to improve transparency.

Alameda County supervisors voted last week not to raise the campaign contribution limits from $20,000 to $40,000 for county officials — the move dropped a proposal by Supervisors Nate Miley and David Haubert that would have also boosted limits for countywide positions and left the current caps unchanged compared to lower limits in nearby areas.

After losing Game 1 to the Minnesota Lynx on September 16—Golden State Valkyries must improve their inside defense and cut turnovers to even the series in their home game at San Jose's SAP Center tomorrow.

Coach Natalie Nakase said the team will adjust its rotation and work on securing rebounds to stay in the contest.

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.

Wet Leg Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket information available — Experience the electrifying live performance by Wet Leg, showcasing their new album 'moisturizer'.

Life of the Party with Dre From The Bay, Kat Jabba, and DJ Ignacia

10 p.m. – 1 a.m. — Crybaby — Limited free entry with RSVP — Experience hip-hop vibes and dance to local DJs during Oakland's First Fridays.