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Join us on Tuesday, May 19th for a night of fun, creativity, and community as we celebrate Oakland youth and the power of multi-media storytelling. The YouthBeat Spring Showcase celebrates the creative work of 400+ Oakland public school students we serve throughout the school year. Our showcase highlights a dynamic range of student produced media featuring short films, animations, podcasts, and more.

Federal prosecutors say a San Joaquin County man suspected of engaging in a deadly shootout inside an Oakland nightclub in March is in custody and that they've filed firearms-related charges against him. In a criminal complaint filed last Friday and unsealed today, U.S. Attorney Craig Missakian and ATF Special Agent in Charge John Wester allege that Jarvis Toussaint, a 40-year-old Mountain House resident, was involved in the March 7 shootout inside EZ's Lounge. The early morning gunfire left two dead and five others wounded.

Bike to Wherever Day on May 14, 2026 is a celebration of bicycles as a fun and healthy way to get around and to try the No Pollute Commute. It's also an opportunity for those who don't usually bike to try it. No matter where you need to go, we encourage you to pedal for errands, to visit friends and family, commute, and anywhere you need to go!

“There's a lot of great fighters from this gym, and all around Oakland,” McElroy Jr. tells me. At 19 years old, he's fully aware of the legacy of this soil. Retired Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward and current World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Devin Haney both started in the Town. Notable fighters like Bilal Mahasin, Amari Jones and Anthony Garnica learned the ropes here, as did Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire and Juaquin “Killer” Gallardo, a 1996 U.S. Olympic team alternate.

"It's like an intersection between three or four different neighborhoods. People from different communities and socioeconomic environments come here and mix."

Thanks to community tips and evidence, OPD is following up on multiple leads and expects to arrest the driver in the near future.

"I first encountered the Giraffix mural beneath the 580 freeway in 1983 when I was eight years old. Seeing this majestic giraffe from the back seat of our Volkswagen station wagon, I remember the magic of seeing that beautiful creature & the way it stopped time for a moment. What I couldn't have known then was how that experience planted a seed that would quietly shape my path as an artist."

Measure E would impose an annual parcel tax to fund police, fire, and homelessness services, as well as programs that keep public spaces clean and accessible.

The city approved a $512,000 settlement with a cyclist who hit a pothole on East 21st Street and suffered serious injuries, marking the second payout this year.

Delight, a new smoothie spot, has soft-opened on the east side of Lake Merritt, offering specials like a pineapple mint and coconut refresher made with fresh ingredients.

"Our business community will also benefit from Sunday metering because it encourages parking turnover, allowing more customers to visit these establishments," said Josh Rowan, the transportation director, in a city press release.

A fire damaged one of Oakland's most beloved historic landmarks, raising concerns about the preservation of the city's cultural heritage and the impact on the community.