Good Day
Oakland
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Oakland's Parks & Recreation honored Cassandra Lopez, known locally as Mama C, with the Mother of the Year award at the Morcom Rose Garden on May 9. Lopez dedicated over 40 years to Oakland Public Schools and community activism and remains a celebrated leader in the neighborhood. KTVU
- ➤ A busload of rescued beagles arrived in the Bay Area after a 2000-mile journey from a Wisconsin research lab. Local rescue groups will place the dogs in foster and adoptive homes in Oakland & nearby communities as they begin to experience life outside confinement. ABC7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 20, The Oaklandside's education reporter Ashley McBride will moderate a live discussion at The New Parkway Theater where 12 local high school reporters and OUSD leaders will explore topics like academic equity, artificial intelligence, and AP course gaps in Oakland. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Early childhood educators and supporters gathered downtown on Monday to demand higher wages and more government aid during a Day Without Childcare. The rally highlighted low pay and high costs for centers (including some benefiting from Measure C grants) that strain local childcare services. The Oaklandside
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ California will end its Stop the Hate program on June 30 after nearly five years funding community support, and a state report shows Black Californians face anti-Black hate at nearly double the state average. Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson urges cross-community alliances (including 2-1-1 hotlines) to address growing hate incidents. Oakland Voices
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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An Evening Under The Stars: Grown Folks Prom
8-11 p.m. — The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill — $35-40 — Celebrate a sophisticated prom night under the stars with music, a photo booth, and delicious seafood.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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