Oakland

Oakland police answered 80% of 911 calls within 15 seconds in August 2026, the department reported. Chief James Beere said full staffing is key to reaching the state standard of 90%. Faster answers matter to residents who call for emergency help, and the department says the rate has improved from earlier years.

More than 75 people gathered in East Oakland for Coliseum 60, marking six decades of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Complex. The event included cultural performances and a mini-documentary about the site's sports and entertainment history. Speakers discussed the venue's role and future possibilities, which matter to East Oakland residents.

The BLACspace Cooperative will host a BLAC Map Tour + Party on October 2 in Oakland. The guided field trip, part of MoAD's Nexus: SF/Bay Area Black Art Week, visits cultural spaces in Oakland. Residents can meet the people and spaces that keep Black arts and culture active in Oakland.

Oakland band mildred played a sold-out headlining show at the 4 Star Theater. The performance showcased alt-country stylings from the band's debut album, Fenceline, for the crowd at the venue. Attendees noted the warm, deep sound, and the sellout shows local fans turned out for an Oakland act.