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Oakland
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Former Oakland schools superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell was named CEO of Oakland Thrives on Tuesday as she takes over from Melanie Moore. She will lead the civic organization to expand its work in health, wealth, education, safety and housing for Oaklanders. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Drake released his new album Iceman that honors Bay Area rap legend Mac Dre + Bay Area musicians P-Lo and Karri produced the Mac Dre-inspired track 2 Hard 4 the Radio. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ False media links to off-site violence have caused key sponsors to withdraw from Oakland's 20-year-old First Fridays festival, placing next month’s event at risk as organizers face funding shortfalls. They call for community backing & alternate sponsorship. The Oaklandside
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oakland Promise celebrated its 10th anniversary Thursday evening by honoring 1,600 Class of 2026 scholarship recipients and 8,600 past awardees. The nonprofit in partnership with the city has awarded over $40 million since 2016 to help young people attend college and vocational programs. KTVU
- ➤ Air Aware Oakland provides real-time air quality data from monitors at 56 school campuses—plans will add sensors to 75 sites soon. The Oakland Unified School District, Sequoia Foundation and Higher Ground support the project and train students in air science. The Oaklandside
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Caltrans will host a listening session today at 10 a.m. at St. Jarlath Catholic Church in Oakland to gather input on lifting the big rig ban along an 8.7-mile section of I-580 (from Foothill Boulevard to Grand Avenue), with a follow-up meeting set for May 23. KTVU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu returns to the Bay Area for a Stars on Ice show on Sunday at SAP Center in San Jose. The Oakland native told ABC7 Eyewitness News & expressed excitement to perform for local friends and family after a long tour. ABC7
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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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2026 Oakland Carnival Wellness Festival
12-8 p.m. — Mosswood Park — Free entry — Celebrate vibrant culture with a parade, music, costumes, and delicious food.
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