Good morning, Oakland.

On Oct. 5, hundreds of Oakland residents met at Oakland Tech for Bay Get Ready, a session to learn how to work together against rising threats to civil rights.

Organizers will hold a march on Oct. 18 at Wilma Chan Park and continue efforts with campaigns like Prop 50 and local court watch initiatives—spreading civic action across the East Bay.

The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program offered summer enrichment for middle schoolers and brought new teachers into Oakland Unified last summer—helping to address local shortages in certified educators.

The state-funded initiative has provided valuable classroom experience that leads many to pursue formal teaching credentials.

A preliminary 3.1 earthquake struck near Berkeley at 9:23 a.m. Thursday, October 16th with its epicenter east of the Cal campus next to Cal Memorial Stadium — it occurred less than an hour before the Great California Shake Out drill, according to USGS.

Photographer Matthew Raifman captured rare images of an albino mule deer during a family hike on Oct.

12, using a telephoto lens to snap the striking photos while keeping a safe distance—he showed the vulnerable fawn with its protective mother and siblings in eastern Alameda County.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 715 and Senate Bill 48 to establish new civil rights and antisemitism prevention roles in public schools, and the Oakland Jewish Alliance praised the move to protect students from bias.

The ACLU and teachers unions warned the bills might censor educators and limit academic freedom+ critics remain concerned about the potential impact on classroom discussions.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that starting Jan.

1, Californians can buy packs of insulin pens for a capped price of $55 per pack, meaning each pen costs $11. Pharmacies will buy the packs for $45 and sell them with a $10 markup—an effort to lower costs for the 3.5 million residents with diabetes.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga was fined $35K by the NBA for making inappropriate contact with and pursuing a game official during Tuesday’s game in Portland — he was ejected with 0.9 seconds remaining in the first half.

NBA executive James Jones announced the fine after the incident contributed to a seven-point win for Golden State.

Wednesday Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets vary — Experience the unique sound of Wednesday as they blend shoegaze with country influences.

FREQz & Acapulco Lips Live at Stork Club

11 AM - 8 PM — Thee Stork Club — Ticket info not available — Enjoy a day of vibrant music with FREQz and Acapulco Lips in Oakland.

Life Drawing Session

5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage in creativity with short poses and limited seating.

Matt Maltese: Tour For You My Whole Life

8-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the intimate melodies and witty songwriting of acclaimed artist Matt Maltese.

Fireboy DML USA Tour: Oakland

8-10 p.m. — Continental Club — $48.45 — Experience the soul-stirring hits and electrifying energy of Afropop’s golden voice live on stage.

Oakland Soul Arts & Music Festival

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts — $— Celebrate the vibrant arts and music scene of the Bay Area at this engaging festival.

Oakland Hills Trail Run

3:15 a.m. — Lake Merritt Sail Boat House — Registration required — Experience the scenic beauty of Oakland's hidden redwood forest in a trail running event.

Life Drawing Session

5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience a creative evening with short poses and a live model.

Luna Mexicana Celebration

2:30-4 p.m. — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with vibrant dance, music, and community spirit.

Milonga Rubia Dance Event

7-11 p.m. — Just Dance Ballroom — $20 entry — Enjoy an evening of Argentine tango with a different DJ each time in a welcoming atmosphere.