Good morning, Oakland.

A former FCI Dublin correctional officer (nicknamed 'Dirty Dick') will not take the stand in his own defense as closing arguments begin Monday in federal court in Oakland while he faces 15 charges of abusing five women.

Kaiser Permanente fired a top corporate security official after an investigation into an Oakland police officer accused of accessing a confidential law enforcement database and sharing its contents with a Kaiser employee, while Oakland police are reviewing the matter.

Zumper's report from April 7th showed that Bay Area rents continued to climb in most cities; Oakland's one-bedroom rent is $2,000 while Menlo Park's jumped 31.6% to $3,290 and Antioch experienced a drop due to local rent controls—revealing mixed trends in regional housing costs.

International students at UC Berkeley and Stanford had their F-1 visas revoked and were told to leave the country, with six Berkeley and four Stanford students affected.

Officials have reportedly targeted some students for political activism—raising concern as colleges work to support those affected.

Leigh Hanson, former chief of staff for Mayor Sheng Thao, was fired yesterday by interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins after a handwritten note with remarks about using Black people as tokens was revealed — community groups are now calling for more terminations.

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.

Lamb of God Easter Oratorio

2-4 p.m. — Temple Hill Auditorium — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with a powerful musical portrayal of the Savior's final week.