Good morning, Oakland.

W. Kamau Bell visited Castlemont High School on April 24th—announcing that a portion of his Celebrity Jeopardy winnings will fund over 200 projects in Oakland schools, including more than 20 at Castlemont.

Oakland schools got a boost when comedian W.

Kamau Bell donated $1 million from Celebrity Jeopardy! to fund all $150,000 in Donors Choose projects across local classrooms—19 of which are at Castlemont High School. He made the announcement on Thursday morning to help ease the burden on teachers who often spend their own money for supplies.

The Oakland Unified School District voted behind closed doors on April 23 to end longtime Superintendent Kyla Johnson Trammell's contract even though she had led the district out of receivership.

She will finish the school year and an interim superintendent will be named on July 1.

Last April, Mac Muir of the Community Police Review Agency filed a complaint saying he was retaliated against for investigating police misconduct in Oakland.

The complaint said Commissioner Regina Jackson texted him 'you don't give the rat the cheese' amid internal conflict.

A draft study by an independent consulting firm says Oakland needs 277 more police officers—bringing the total to 877—to properly patrol the city and investigate crimes.

Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins will share new staffing plans in a budget proposal set to be released May 1.

Brush Lettering Workshop at Motivat Coffee

10:30 a.m. — Motivāt Coffee Roasters — Ticket required — Learn modern calligraphy in a relaxing and creative environment focusing on mindfulness and artistic expression.

The Sunday After: Oak Life x Lyrical Assembly

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — The New Parkway Theater — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of faith, music, and creativity with dynamic performances and community connection.

AMBayArea Summit 2025

1-7 p.m. — Chabot Space & Science Center — Registration required — Connect with industry leaders and explore the future of manufacturing in the Bay Area.

Spanish Language Meetup

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard — Free entry — Practice and converse in Spanish with speakers of all levels in a fun, inclusive atmosphere.

Patrick Landeza with Brook Mahealani Lee

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Month with an evening of Hawaiian music and hula.

Viva Oakland Festival

10 a.m.-9 p.m. — Oakland First Fridays — Free entry — Celebrate Latin culture with performances, art, and delicious food from across Latin America.

Got Genealogical Questions?

11 AM – 12 PM — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Get guidance from experienced researchers on tackling your genealogical challenges.

Oakland Ballet - Angel Island Project

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Check for ticket pricing — Experience the return of Huang Ruo’s Angel Island with captivating new choreography and live music.

Hawaiian Research Discussion

11 a.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore Hawaiian genealogy with expert assistance in this interactive session.

German Research Discussion

11 a.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Explore German genealogy with expert Robert Jackson in an engaging session.