more than 5000 people are attending, including celebrities like queen latifah and leah michelle. president biden is expected to raise more than $25 million at tonight's event. >>> a lot of powerful women in the bay area and today, some of them were honored at a special award ceremony in oakland. it was the 15th annual powerful women of the bay award. nine notable women were recognized today. san francisco mayor linda breed was one of them along with oakland city councilwoman and owner of the bay city area cupcake shop. they said it was about empowerment and celebrating strides in education, business, politics and more. >> the women we brought here today, they empower people. they are at the top of their game. oftentimes they talk about the glass ceiling. forget that. this ring right here, we are cracking it open. women are here. we are here to stay. we are changing the narrative so they better watch out because women are in control. >> spotted in the crowd today, the oakland mayor sitting next to oakland's police chief. mayor tau delivered the official welcome for the event. stil