Good morning, Oakland.

After an April 29 event, Curbside Creamery owner Tory Wentworth announced on Instagram (May 6) that his business will not join future Taste of Temescal events because proceeds now support Temescal Telegraph BID programs rather than Oakland public schools, and local businesses have reacted with mixed views.

Gov. Newsom announced a state program that will provide 400 free diapers to every newborn at selected hospitals serving many Medi-Cal patients starting this summer — a partnership with nonprofit Baby2Baby designed to ease daily expenses for new parents.

Local restaurants are closing, with Oken (in Rockridge) ending service on May 31 and Richmond’s Caspers set to close on May 16; Clove and Hoof is reported permanently closed and CoCo Noir will close after Sunday, July 5 while Masa Ramen remains temporarily closed until January.

Arthur Mac's Big Snack will open its third and largest branch this fall in downtown Hayward inside a restored 1990s Class A BART car — a project that cost $2 million and is expected to boost local business, according to city leaders.

Organizers of Oakland First Fridays (run by nonprofit KONO) say the street festival is threatened after sponsors withdrew support over unfair links to violence hours later.

City officials will add patrols and safety steps while local leaders plan new events to boost community positivity.

Oakland families can use the Black Youth Development Book (a searchable guide) to find youth programs happening summer and year-round.

Available online and in print at Marcus Books and community events, the guide was produced by the Brotherhood of Elders Network to help parents plan enriching activities.

Oakland education leaders rallied in Sacramento on Thursday to urge Gov. Newsom and state lawmakers to restore full Prop 98 funding after a delay of $5.6 billion threatens Oakland Unified with a $27 million shortfall amid ongoing budget cuts.

Julia Morgan School for Girls has filed plans with the city to move from its Mills College location to a historic building by Lake Merritt at 525 Bellevue Avenue (former Bellevue Club).

The school will make minor construction adjustments amid lease uncertainty with Northeastern University.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adventures in Filipino American Genealogy

4:30-6 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Discover tools for researching family history in the Filipino American diaspora.

Eric Darius Live Performance

7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating energy of saxophonist Eric Darius as he fuses Jazz with R&B and Hip-Hop at Yoshi's.

The Space Between the Stars: A Concert Experience

7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Chabot Space & Science Center — Ticket prices vary — Explore the cosmos through an immersive concert blending music and science.

Smooth Jazz Alley Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket info unavailable — Experience the fusion of jazz, R&B, soul, and funk from a top Bay Area collective.

Lindsey Webster Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's Oakland — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Billboard #1 artist Lindsey Webster as she performs her latest hits and timeless favorites.