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Oakland will celebrate Juneteenth with multiple events, including a major outdoor festival at Lake Merritt featuring DJs and local artists. The 6th annual Lakefest Oakland will showcase family activities, food vendors, and performances from notable rappers. Additional events include a Juke Joint party and a performance by the Grown Women Dance Collective honoring Long Covid survivors.
New restaurants featuring modern Peruvian and vegan Mexican cuisine have recently opened in the East Bay, including Berkeley, Oakland, and Richmond. This expansion highlights the area's growing culinary diversity and the increasing popularity of these cuisines among local residents.
Oakland police arrested three suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred on June 15, 2025. The suspects threatened a victim with an object before stealing cigarettes and cash, then fled in a vehicle. Officers later located the vehicle, leading to a chase and the eventual arrest of all three suspects.
Oakland's Hella Creative collective hosts the Hella Juneteenth festival, featuring a Futureproof Dinner on June 18. This five-course meal at the Oakland Museum of California showcases Black chefs using artificial intelligence to present dishes inspired by the African diaspora. The event emphasizes the future of Black culinary heritage, with chefs expressing their unique cultural identities.
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to expand deportation efforts from Democratic-controlled cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. His announcement follows a national protest against immigration enforcement, raising concerns about potential raids in Oakland, a sanctuary city. Local officials are monitoring the situation and preparing resources for residents regarding their legal rights.
Oakland landlords face fines for unpaid taxes, with one homeowner receiving a $2,257 bill due to alleged delinquency. The city is intensifying efforts to collect an estimated $34 million in unpaid taxes as part of its fiscal recovery strategy. Critics argue that the city failed to adequately notify landlords of their obligations.
Oakland residents are battling city officials over the removal of speed bumps intended to curb dangerous sideshows in their neighborhood. Officials argue the bumps pose safety risks, while residents claim their removal has led to a resurgence of sideshows. Community members demand a more effective solution from the city.
Over 10,000 protesters gathered in Oakland’s Chinatown for the “No Kings” rally on June 14, opposing perceived authoritarianism under Donald Trump. Speakers, including U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon and local councilmembers, emphasized resistance and the importance of civic engagement. The event highlighted a nationwide movement against complacency in government and a call for democratic values.
Sideshows occurred in Oakland early Sunday, resulting in three cars being set on fire. The Oakland Police Department dispersed crowds at multiple locations between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. while the fire department responded to the incidents.
Advocates in Oakland called for an end to increased California Highway Patrol (CHP) car chases following the death of teacher Marvin Boomer during a pursuit. They argue that such chases endanger residents and do not effectively reduce crime. The Police Commission is set to discuss potential changes to the Oakland Police Department's chase policy.