Good morning, Oakland.

Tesla said it will redesign its car doors after a federal investigation reported that children and other passengers were trapped in vehicles following a fatal Cybertruck incident (the company is now working on a combined manual and electronic release to help prevent such problems).

Alleyway Cafe opened in the old CRO Cafe space at 470 49th St. in Oakland and now offers drip coffee, espresso tonic, matcha and pastries.

Campus Burgers opened a new branch near the UC Berkeley campus on Sept. 12 that served $2 smash burgers and gave away 1,500 free burgers at its grand opening.

The Albany Bulb was once an old dumping ground for construction waste, but it is now a park with art and hopeful messages.

Local artists and community members made driftwood sculptures and mosaics that invite everyone to enjoy this unique East Bay space—an outdoor art wonderland.

Refa One, a 53-year-old artist whose parents helped form the Black Panther Party, painted a bright Huey P.

Newton mural on the corner of Peralta Street and 14th Street—his work keeps Oakland’s activist legacy alive.

Oakland will hold its 30th Creek to Bay Day on Saturday, September 20—dozens of local groups will organize cleanups in parks and along shorelines.

Volunteers will remove trash, invasive species and litter from sites such as the Oakland Estuary to Dimond Park with supplies provided by the city.

Oakland’s Public Ethics Commission named Suzanne Doran as its new executive director— a longtime staffer since 2016— to lead the team enforcing local campaign and ethics laws and working on programs like Democracy Dollars amid fiscal challenges.

California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii joined to issue joint vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, flu and RSV based on trusted medical advice—Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB144 so the state can set its own vaccine rules free from federal influence.

The Golden State Valkyries lost 75-74 to the Minnesota Lynx in a playoff game at SAP Center on September 17, ending their season in the first round.

The Lynx overcame a 16-point deficit in the third quarter with Naphessa Collier scoring 24 points.

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.

Saturday in THE ZONE at Liberation Park

3-7 p.m. — Liberation Park — Free entry — Skate and vibe at the famous Umoja Outdoor Skating Rink with the best music and fun for the whole family.

Nate Smith Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the eclectic rhythms of GRAMMY®-nominated drummer Nate Smith, blending jazz, R&B, and hip-hop.