Good morning, Oakland.

An online charity auction on eBay runs from May 7 to May 14 to win a lunch with Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry, benefiting Oakland-based Eat.

Learn. Play and GLIDE, with the winner set to host seven guests in Omaha on June 24.

Authorities and volunteers are searching Dimond Park for missing Farley’s Coffee co-owner Amy Hillyard, who was last seen leaving her Cleveland Heights home at 2 p.m. last Wednesday and is considered at risk due to a medical condition.

Neighbors in Temescal transformed a vacant lot at 54th & Shattuck into a blooming pollinator garden after raising over $22,000 with help from 40 volunteers & local businesses.

The community will celebrate its grand opening for Earth Day.

Several new Oakland eateries are refreshing the dining scene: Fungi Foods soft-opened with a limited mushroom menu and will hold its grand opening April 9; Oasis Coffee opened Saturday near Lake Merritt; and Sana’a Cafe will open April 3 near the airport.

Oakland is hosting a lively arts week as the 'Visible Labor: The East Bay at Work' photo exhibit opens Friday (6 to 9 p.m. at the Oakland Photo Workshop) with refreshments, and family-friendly Friday Nights at OMCA kick off on Friday (5 to 9 p.m.); additional cultural events are scheduled.

Oakland Unified School District has made nearly all drinking water sources safe today — only two faucets remain out of service after an 18-month lead crisis that started in 2024.

Officials said updated testing dashboards and new filtration stations will help keep school water safe for students.

The Trust for Public Land has inked a $175M deal to buy the shuttered Golden Gate Fields racetrack in Albany and Berkeley, planning to convert the 161-acre site into a waterfront park.

It will work with the East Bay Regional Park District to boost Bay access and improve ecosystem resilience.

SANCTUARY: All-School Arts Showcase

7-10 p.m. — Fox Theater — Free entry — Experience a diverse showcase of student creativity exploring themes of belonging and safety.

Goapele Live Concert

7:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Goapele, blending R&B, jazz, and pop in an intimate setting.

Monster Jam

12-2 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Cost varies — Experience thrilling monster truck action and amazing stunts at Monster Jam.

Where Jesus Walked

7-8 p.m. — Temple Hill — Free entry — Experience a powerful musical celebration of Christ's life with stunning visuals and narration.

Yuko Mabuchi Jazz Performance

7:30-8:45 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the unique fusion of Jazz and Classical from acclaimed pianist Yuko Mabuchi.

Alex Bugnon Live Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Check venue for price — Experience the sultry mix of contemporary jazz, funk, and R&B from acclaimed pianist Alex Bugnon.

The Sugarhill Gang Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket information available — Dance to the groundbreaking sounds of the original hip hop pioneers as they perform their iconic hits.

The Pharcyde Live Show

9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the timeless hip-hop energy of The Pharcyde as they deliver a high-energy performance blending nostalgia and raw lyricism.

Autumn! Live Performance in Oakland

6-9 p.m. — Crybaby — Tickets starting at $52 — Autumn! promises an unforgettable live performance experience in Oakland, CA.

Berkeley Middle School Jazz Band Concert

8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Benefit concert — Experience a night of jazz and support young musicians from Berkeley's middle schools.