Good morning, Oakland.

Chevron announced it will cut 600 jobs at its San Ramon headquarters and 700 jobs in Houston through the rest of this year with layoffs set to begin on June 1.

The company said the reduction is part of a plan to simplify its operations and boost long-term competitiveness.

Two groups of Oakland residents are suing the airport because a deal reached on March 18 between Alameda officials, a local residents group and the Port of Oakland moves flight traffic away from Alameda but increases noise and fumes over East Oakland.

They argue the settlement reinforces long-held inequities and will worsen air pollution in their community—prompting further legal challenges.

Mothership Ferments launched a celery soda kombucha at Poppy Bagels that uses celery from Tierra Vegetables (where owner Vicky Tu works) and toasted celery seed from Oaktown Spice Shop to give a West Coast twist on the classic Cel-Ray soda originally created in New York.

KTVU sports reporter Bailey O’Carroll reconnected with Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase in an elevator at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art before meeting her on the practice court; the coach, who was a Clippers video intern when Bailey was in high school, will debut in the Valkyries first game on May 16 (a historic event for the team).

Jon Anderson Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary voice of Yes in an enchanting evening of progressive rock.

Genealogical Research Assistance

1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Get expert suggestions to tackle your genealogical research questions from experienced volunteers.

Sam Fender Live in Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the euphoric sounds of Sam Fender's latest album and his coming-of-age stories.

Spring Fling Bolly Bling Party

10 PM - 2 AM — Lux Oakland — Tickets available online — Celebrate the spring season with vibrant Bollywood and South Indian beats at a festive two-level DJ party.

LaRussell Live Concert

2-6 p.m. — Continental Club — $25.00 — Catch LaRussell, Mistah Fab, and Kamaiyah live in Oakland for an exciting afternoon of music.

Jasmine Guillory and Maggie Tokuda-Hall in Conversation

7-8:30 p.m. — Orinda Books — Purchase of book required — Celebrate the launch of 'Flirting Lessons' with bestselling authors Jasmine Guillory and Maggie Tokuda-Hall.

Easter Interfaith Devotional

7-8 p.m. — Temple Hill — Free entry — Experience uplifting messages and inspiring music during Holy Week with Rev. Todd Akins-Whitely.

Intro to Genealogy Session

1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Discover your roots with expert guidance on Danish and pioneer ancestry research.

Research-Do It Right the First Time: Part 2

11 AM — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Learn effective strategies for developing a research plan and log with an experienced family history researcher.

Find Help with AI Search on FamilySearch

11 AM - 12 PM — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore AI-assisted genealogy with insights from a FamilySearch expert.