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Oakland
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mosswood Recreation Center reopened Saturday morning as local leaders gathered at Mosswood Park to mark nearly 10 years since a fire destroyed the original facility and Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee joined the celebration after a seven-year redesign. KTVU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The beloved independent bookstore A Great Good Place for Books will close in the coming weeks due to ongoing financial challenges and decreased foot traffic after COVID, owner Kathleen Caldwell said — marking the end of a local Montclair Village fixture of more than 20 years. KTVU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in the Bay Area have risen overnight, with regular gas now at $6.24 per gallon (close to the $6.61 record set in June 2022). If this trend continues, a new record could be set by Wednesday. KTVU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UCSF neurologist Dr. Peter Ljubenkof explained that recent trials show GLP-1 drugs help control blood sugar and may protect brain function for diabetes patients — however, they did not slow Alzheimer’s symptoms, so he urged managing diabetes and blood pressure to guard memory. KTVU
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Black Pine Concert
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of funk, jazz, and soul brought to you by the Black Pine Circle Band and guest musicians.
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Patrick Landeza & Sons Performance
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of Hawaiian music, hula, and aloha with Patrick Landeza and family.
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Shalamar Reunion Concert
7:30 PM - 12:30 AM — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary R&B group Shalamar as they perform classic hits in a celebration of funk and soul.
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Heated Rivalry Bingo Night
6-7:30 p.m. — Drake's Dealership — $17 — Enjoy a lively evening of bingo with themed menu offerings and exciting prizes.
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GZA Live Concert
7:30-10:45 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lyrical genius of GZA, a legendary figure in hip-hop history.
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Hayley Williams Concert
7-10 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience an evening of stunning live music featuring Hayley Williams and Water From Your Eyes.
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Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Check ticket prices for entry — Enjoy a raucous night of high-energy blues and spirited guitar from the legendary Elvin Bishop.
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Floetry Live Performance
7-10 PM — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful blend of Neo Soul, RnB, and Hip Hop from the dynamic duo of Floetry.
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Tik Talk Interactive Storytelling
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Quinn's Lighthouse — Entry fee not specified — Experience captivating live storytelling with a mix of seasoned and emerging voices.
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Kenny Lattimore Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Kenny Lattimore with hits spanning over 20 years.
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