Good Day
Oakland
Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. ABC7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. KTVU
- ➤ 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. KTVU
- ➤ 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. San Francisco Chronicle
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. San Francisco Chronicle
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Hawaiian Research Discussion
11 a.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore Hawaiian genealogy with expert assistance in this interactive session.
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German Research Discussion
11 a.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Explore German genealogy with expert Robert Jackson in an engaging session.
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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.
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Facebook and Genealogy Research
11 AM – 12 PM — FamilySearch center — In-person and Zoom options available — Learn how Facebook can enhance your genealogy research.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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