Good morning, Oakland.

Understory, Oakland’s worker-owned, James Beard Award-winning restaurant, reopened in Fruitvale with Southeast Asian dishes and a pay-what-you-can option, while the Forge returned in Rockridge serving sourdough pizzas and offering a 22-beer tap list.

New openings add East Bay dining choices—Signal Coffee launched a store at Tribune Tower and Dumpling House began serving steamed dumplings in Alameda.

Oakland police are searching for the driver of a car that hit a man in an electric wheelchair while he was crossing the street at the intersection of 18th Street and San Pablo Avenue on Sunday around 11:30 a.m. (witnesses said the man was thrown from his chair) (the driver left the vehicle running and fled the scene).

Buddy Hield scored 33 points and made nine three-pointers as the Warriors won Game 7 103-89 over the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on May 4 — pushing the team into the Western Conference semifinals and setting up a game against Minnesota tonight.

On May 4, 2025, the Warriors beat the Rockets 103 to 89 in Game 7 of their NBA first round playoff series at Toyota Center in Houston.

Coach Steve Kerr made big adjustments—calling for tighter defense and keeping his lineup—to lead the team to advance to the next round.

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.

Oakland City Amateur & Senior Championship

All day — Lake Chabot Golf Course — NCGA points event — Compete in a 36-hole stroke play tournament for amateur and senior golfers.