Good morning, Oakland.

Oakland historian and activist Khalid Waajid, who recorded Black Muslim life for over 40 years, died on November 15, 2024.

Born and raised in Oakland and shaped by personal loss, he used his videos and photos to capture the community’s story — his work leaves a lasting record of Oakland’s history.

Oakland police are searching for 16-year-old Leilani Bishop—who was last seen at 5 a.m. Monday on the 3400 block of 66th Avenue near MacArthur Boulevard in East Oakland—because she is considered at risk.

Taste of the Bay Seafood & Soul Festival

The Annual Taste of the Bay Seafood & Soul Festival features a variety of seafood and soul food exhibitors, live performances, and upscale VIP experiences at Preservation Park.

Rhonda Sauce Live Jazz Performance

Rhonda Sauce, a versatile jazz artist from Oakland, showcases her talents as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist at Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club.

Danish Research Group Meeting

This session, facilitated by an experienced genealogist, focuses on researching Danish and English ancestry, hosted by the California Genealogical Society at the FamilySearch center.

Enhance Your Family Research with Full Text Feature

The event will explore FamilySearch's new 'Expand your search with Full Text' feature, presented by missionary Kelvin Brewer at the FamilySearch center in Oakland.

Redwood Spring Trail Run

The Redwood Spring Trail Run offers participants beautiful views of Redwood Regional Park while navigating through its scenic trails.

Annual Oakland Marathon 2025

The Oakland Marathon features a marathon, half marathon, and 10K race, taking place at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland, CA.

Norwegian Research Group Session with Esta Weaver

This in-person session, led by experienced genealogist Esta Weaver, focuses on researching Norwegian ancestry and is jointly sponsored by the California Genealogical Society and the Oakland FamilySearch Center.

Introduction to Genetic Genealogy - Part 1

6:30-7:30 p.m. | FamilySearch center | Free entry | Explore the basics of genetic genealogy with expert guidance.

Cambodian New Year Celebration

4-9 p.m. | Temple Hill | Free entry | Celebrate the rich heritage and traditions of Cambodia with family-friendly activities and cultural performances.

Best of Senior Living Virtual Tour

9 AM - 7 PM | The Paloma at Oakland Hills | Free entry | Experience award-winning senior living communities and their exceptional care and activities through this informative virtual tour.