Good morning, Oakland.

Protesters marched from Fruitvale Station to Coast Guard Island early this morning to protest federal agents arriving to enforce ICE policy (organized by local groups such as Oakland Alliance Against Racism).

They chanted slogans and carried handmade signs to support undocumented family members.

Community organizers held a know-your-rights training at Amos Temple CME Church in East Oakland on Wednesday—preparing residents ahead of a federal immigration crackdown in the Bay Area.

The two-hour town hall offered safety tips and explained constitutional rights to help locals protect themselves.

On Thursday, business in Fruitvale slowed sharply after word of a Customs and Border Patrol operation spread—vendors saw customers drop by as much as 70% and feared future raids might force some to close.

Local stallholders reported that even a busy student lunch rush could not lift sales during a year already marked by slow business.

The Latino Medical Student Association-Northeast sued Oakland-based Flipcause on Oct.20 in U.S. District Court, alleging the platform withheld over $75,000 in donations and harmed its mission.

The lawsuit seeks at least $5 million in damages and may expand into a class action for other nonprofits — Flipcause is also accused of defrauding additional charities.

Former Oakland Raider Doug Martin, 36, died in police custody last weekend—his brain will be preserved for CTE testing as his family reported he had struggled with mental health issues.

The 70-year-old Redwood Valley Railway steam train in Tilden Park is at risk if its operator does not secure a long-term lease with the park district—Ellen Thomsen said she will pick up everything and leave without an agreement.

The train runs on a 1.25-mile track that carries up to 100 riders on a 12-minute ride and has seen a 25% rise in visitors since the COVID-19 lockdown.

The Oakland school board voted to have its general counsel negotiate a contract with Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates (a firm that has placed 76 superintendents in California) to lead a national search for a permanent OUSD superintendent.

The firm will meet with district leaders and community members in the next 30 days to gather input that will shape the candidate profile and guide the search process.

O’Dowd High School offers hands-on science, math, and robotics classes that help students learn by working with experts from UC Berkeley & Lawrence Livermore National Lab.

The school provides 33 AP and honors courses and will host an open house on Nov. 2 to show families these innovative programs in action.

Bay Area residents organized protests against federal agents, holding a press conference at San Francisco City Hall at noon and a march at Embarcadero Plaza on Thursday — events that have already taken place.

Bay Resistance — a community group — also planned a later protest at local libraries from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to demand ICE leave the Bay.

San Francisco supervisors announced an extra $3.5 million to pay for immigrant legal services — including lawyers and a quick-help hotline — to support those facing deportation.

The new funds add to $10.5 million already set aside and come as protests in Oakland show residents worried about more ICE actions.

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.

Life Drawing Session at Faultline Gallery

12-3 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience the creative challenge of capturing the human form in a supportive environment.

Leisure - Welcome to the Mood Tour

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Fox Theater — Win tickets — Enjoy a night with electronic music from New Zealand's Leisure.

Jagged Edge Cuffing Season Tour

7:30-9 p.m. — Calvin Simmons Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Relive your youth with 90s R&B legends Jagged Edge and special guests Eric Bellinger and Lloyd this cuffing season.

Life Drawing Session at Faultline Gallery

6-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online / $25 at the door — Practice your drawing skills from a live model in a creative atmosphere.

Free Your Mind: An Evening for Youth ALIVE!

7-10 p.m. — Chabot Space & Science Center — $65 General Admission, $100 VIP — Immerse in creativity and community while supporting Youth ALIVE!'s impact in Oakland.