Good morning, Oakland.

On Sept.13, over 500 community members in Moraga gathered to honor Laura Zellmer—a Bay Area mother and three-time double lung transplant recipient who died on July28 at 51.

Her strength and caring work united many and continue to inspire the local community.

A 4.6 earthquake struck near Berkeley on Monday, September 22—its jolt felt across the Bay Area—with no reports of damage.

Oakland Style Week will take place this October with five days of art, music, food, culture, and fashion that highlight the city’s creative scene—bringing together local businesses and diverse community talent.

The event will feature activities that support Oakland’s vibrant spirit.

A documentary called 'In the Red' spotlighted the Bay Area Youth EMT program when it was screened on Monday, Sept.22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland with ticket sales benefiting the nonprofit—its 23-year history includes training over 700 students for careers in emergency services.

Kristofer Madu, a 25-year-old private equity investor and former rapper, spoke at West Oakland Middle School last week to show students that careers in finance and tech can offer high-paying jobs.

He founded nonprofit When We Grow Up—helping kids of color learn about new career paths and open investment doors.

After a year of planning, Oakland’s Rise East initiative has prepared a $100 million plan to boost education and well-being for Black youth in deep East Oakland—focusing on early learning, support for Black educators and schools, and a new entrepreneurship hub.

Dozens of community members unveiled the Learn & Grow strategy at Parker Community Resource Center today and pilot programs will begin in January.

The California Supreme Court ended a 10-year legal battle over a planned coal terminal in West Oakland, allowing the developer to move ahead with building a marine terminal.

The project now expects to start shipping cargo by 2028—while city officials criticize the ruling and continue to face another lawsuit.

Belotti in Oakland serves a plate of spaghetti pomodoro e burrata that uses imported San Marzano tomatoes and fresh basil to bring out a simple, comforting flavor—catering to both vegetarians and those seeking a vegan option in a familiar Italian style.

This dish highlights thick spaghettoni and smooth burrata that balance bright and creamy notes in every bite.

Home values in Oakland’s 94612 ZIP code have dropped 30% from January 2020 to August as sellers lower prices to attract buyers in a market where condos and older homes are slow to sell — negative news and a reputation for crime and empty storefronts have worsened the decline.

Real estate agents say buyers now have strong negotiating power, though future improvements in the market remain uncertain.

The Oakland Ballers clinched the Pioneer League championship at Raimondi Park (their home field) on Sunday by winning three straight elimination games, marking the return of a championship baseball team to Oakland after over 35 years.

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.

Bill Charlap Trio Performance

8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets vary — Experience the renowned Bill Charlap Trio as they perform classics from the American Popular Songbook.

Durand Jones & The Indications - Flowers Tour 2025

8-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets required — Experience an energetic night of soul and funk with Durand Jones & The Indications.

Prateek Kuhad Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating journey through the South Asian music scene with top artists like Prateek Kuhad and Abdul Hannan.

A Galaxy Far, Far Away Concert

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM — Temple Hill Auditorium — Free entry — Experience John Williams’s epic Star Wars score and a fun costume contest.