Good morning, Oakland.

Bandna Bhatti, a 21-year-old UC Berkeley data science major nearing graduation, fell from a metal stairway at the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity on Piedmont Avenue during Cal Day on April 19 and is now paralyzed from the waist down while her family stays at Highland Hospital in Oakland.

State data from the California Department of Housing and Community Development showed that in all nine Bay Area counties a household of four earning a six-figure income can still be classified as low income—Santa Clara County caps the limit at about $159K while in four counties a single person earning over $100K qualifies as low income, highlighting ongoing housing affordability challenges.

Civil rights attorneys said the Oakland school board did not follow state law in a closed meeting on April 9 that planned to end superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell’s job early.

They argued that the board broke the Brown Act and urged officials to be open with the community—important for restoring trust in school leadership.

The director of Oakland Head Start — Diveena Cooppan — was placed on administrative leave on April 25 without warning, leaving staff and advocates worried about the program’s grant funding.

City officials are reviewing the situation and council members plan to investigate the leadership change at upcoming meetings.

Mayor-elect Barbara Lee has named 15 local leaders to her transition team to help guide her 100-day plan for public safety, homelessness & good governance as she prepares to take office.

The group brings together members from labor, business & nonprofit sectors to support her start at City Hall.

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.

The Fabulous Thunderbirds Live

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the powerful sounds of The Fabulous Thunderbirds as they blend blues, rock, and R&B in a high-energy performance.

Facebook and Genealogy Research

11 AM – 12 PM — FamilySearch center — In-person and Zoom options available — Learn how Facebook can enhance your genealogy research.

Tall, Dark and Healing Book Release Party

4-6:30 p.m. — Medicine for Nightmares — Pre-order available — Celebrate Grammy Nominee Shawn William's new poetry book with an evening of spoken word.

Slowdive Concert at Fox Theater

7-9 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets starting at $57 — Experience the dreamy sounds of Slowdive in a beautiful setting.

FamilySearch 105: Finding and Merging Duplicates

11 AM – 12 PM — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Discover how to efficiently find and merge ancestor duplicates in the collaborative family tree.

Lydia Pense & Cold Blood Live

8-9:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets vary — Experience the legendary Lydia Pense and Cold Blood as they bring a vibrant mix of funk, soul, and blues to the stage.

FamilySearch 105: Finding and Merging Duplicates

6:30-7:30 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Learn how to eliminate duplicates in your family tree for a more accurate ancestry experience.