Good morning, Oakland.

After finishing chemotherapy at Kaiser Oakland, Jia Kim's family found their 2019 Honda Odyssey missing from the hospital parking garage and later learned from police it was recovered near Fourth and Folsom—leaving them stranded for hours.

A stray bullet from a nearby shooting pierced a pipe in the remodeled cafeteria at Lockwood Steam Academy in East Oakland early Wednesday, May 7th, causing water to flood the area—firefighters quickly stopped the leak while school officials delivered bag lunches to students.

A USC study finds that the planned closing of the Phillips 66 refinery in Los Angeles in October and Valero’s Benicia refinery in April will likely push gas prices to about $8 a gallon by the end of 2026—raising costs for many consumers and businesses.

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.

Hermanos Gutierrez Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Fox Theater — Ticket prices from $78 — Enjoy a night of captivating music from Hermanos Gutierrez at a top venue.

Intro to Genealogy Workshop

11 AM – 12 PM — FamilySearch center — Free — Discover practical tips for researching your family history in this informative workshop.

Hot Sardines Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Yoshi's — $73 — Experience the lively tunes of The Hot Sardines in a vibrant Oakland venue.