Good morning, Oakland.

The Oakland Zoo is celebrating a milestone as Nonami gave birth to a male red-tailed monkey this month & the baby is healthy and bonding with its family while zoo staff work on naming the infant.

Two new cafes help fuel East Bay mornings: Blue Drip Co. Cafe opened last Saturday inside Storehouse Lofts in Alameda — while Oakland’s Cafe Santana soft-opened and will hold its grand opening on Feb.

28 featuring live music, local artists and vendors.

Oakland’s ninth Black Joy Parade celebrated local culture on Feb.

22 as thousands paraded downtown and gathered along Thomas L. Berkley Way. The festive event featured food, music, and community booths — creating an afternoon of art and affirmation.

Oakland wraps up Black History Month with a series of local events this week.

A family celebration is held Friday, Feb. 27 at EOYDC on 8200 International Blvd, a quilting workshop runs Saturday, Feb. 28 at West Oakland Library, and a gospel concert takes place Saturday at Resurrection Church on Franklin St.

Alameda Health System will cut 188 jobs including nurses, therapists, and support staff as part of planned cost-saving measures.

A public hearing is scheduled today at 3 p.m. in Oakland at 1221 Oak Street for community members to share their input.

A Bay Area company that sells an early cancer detection test announced on Thursday that its trial did not lower advanced cancer cases, though it noted fewer stage 4 cancers for a subset (12 types) and plans to boost its sales and education teams to support demand.

Disney On Ice: Let's Dance

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Tickets from $26 — Experience a magical evening with your favorite Disney characters on ice.

Disney On Ice: Let's Dance

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Disney characters coming to life on ice.

Disney On Ice: Let's Dance

11 AM – 5 PM — Oakland Arena — Tickets available — Experience thrilling Disney stories and favorite tunes with beloved characters on ice.

Disney On Ice - Let's Dance

3-5 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Tickets from $26 — Experience the magic of Disney characters dancing on ice in an enchanting performance.

Moreau Catholic High School Jazz Evening

8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Check venue for entry fees — Enjoy an evening of incredible music with the award-winning jazz program from Moreau Catholic High School.

Mono Neon Live Performance

7:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the extraordinary bass artistry of Grammy-winning artist MonoNeon, blending avant-garde and southern soul.

Ms. Monet Live Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's Oakland — Secure tickets early — Experience the soulful homecoming concert of Bay Area's diva Ms. Monet, with powerful renditions and original songs.

Comedy Oakland

7-8:30 p.m. — Quinn's Lighthouse — Check the event page for ticket prices — Experience live standup comedy at its finest with the acclaimed Comedy Oakland.

Unabridged Backyard Barbecue with Moodymann

3-10 p.m. — 7th West — Free entry — Experience a five-hour set with Detroit house legend Moodymann and barbecued delights inspired by festival favorites.

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting sounds of Hawaii with slack key guitar legends Sonny Lim, George Kahumoku, Jr., and Led Kaapana.