Good morning, Oakland.

Oakland fire crews knocked down a blaze at a red-tagged vacant building at 3575 Alameda Avenue that had seen several fires in the past two years — firefighters arrived at 2:50 p.m. and had the fire controlled by 3:45 p.m. with no injuries while investigators looked into its cause.

An Oakland woman and a Sacramento man were arrested for burgling a Mill Valley medical facility in December 2024 and using stolen bank cards for fraudulent purchases, authorities said—both were booked into Marin County Jail.

Officers responded to multiple calls Friday night after a shooting at upscale Pierre Pierre on 13th Street near Tribune Tower—investigators are probing the incident after a man and a woman were injured and are in stable condition.

A Berkeley man (28) was arrested after he threw a live grenade from a stolen car during a chase that began near 38th Street and Cerrito Avenue in Oakland and ended in Berkeley where officers secured the grenade and searched his home for additional explosives.

Gary Payton II of the Warriors is listed as questionable for Game 7 on Sunday against the Rockets due to an illness — he did not attend the morning shootaround.

If he does not play, playing time may shift to Jonathan Kuminga and Gui Santos.

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.

Current AI Usage For Genealogical Research

1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Discover how AI can enhance genealogical research and storytelling with insights from an experienced FamilySearch consultant.