Good morning, Oakland.

Oaklandia Cafe x Bakery moved from Pill Hill to the ground floor of 555 City Center near City Hall and the BART station as it expands its in-house baking and catering services.

Fourth-generation Oaklander LaTorra Monk and her husband now serve fresh sandwiches, salads and pastries using local produce — a nod to their deep Oakland roots.

A person was shot and killed inside a car near a local school on the 8100 block of Fontaine Street on Friday afternoon—officers arrived around 12:45 p.m. after reports of a shooting and are now investigating the homicide with no suspect identified.

Michael Burawoy, the renowned UC Berkeley sociologist and supporter of protest—killed in February near Lake Merritt—will be honored with a public memorial on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Six candidates are vying for Oakland’s District 2 City Council seat in a special election on April 15 to fill the vacancy left when former Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas moved to the Alameda County Board.

The race covers areas from Lakeshore to Chinatown and Jack London Square—voters will use ranked-choice voting as candidates propose measures to improve public safety, housing, and local business support.

With less than a week until the mayoral election in Oakland, candidates are ramping up their campaigns by airing attack ads, holding press conferences, and forming new alliances as independent groups and unions spend heavily.

Registrar Tim Dupuis said his team is ready for election night—voting centers will close at 8 p.m. and hourly results will be released with a definitive update expected on April 25.

In Oakland, two leading mayoral candidates—Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor—unveiled public safety plans five days before the special election, emphasizing crime reduction as a top priority.

Lee presented a 10-point plan to boost public-private investments while Taylor proposed a Business Advisory Board to help shape policy.

An Oakland man who received a free COVID test at Newark’s AFC Urgent Care said he got a call threatening collections even though a restraining order had stopped billing since February; the urgent care said the call was a mistake (billing stopped Jan.

20) and Trovato Medical Group filed for bankruptcy, which may further complicate reimbursements. This issue adds to concerns over post-pandemic billing errors.

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.

Easter Celebration with Terrie Odabi

7-8:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience a night of soulful blues and heartfelt melodies with Terrie Odabi and her band.

Research-Do It Right the First Time: Part 3

11 AM — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Delve into writing sources and research analysis with an experienced family history expert.

Ichiko Aoba: Luminescent Creatures World Tour

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting melodies of Ichiko Aoba as she transports audiences through her innovative music and captivating storytelling.