Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
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🏘️ Community
Oakland today allocated $3.1 million to 21 local groups to offer summer jobs and enrichment programs for over 2,100 youth in East and West Oakland.
Mayor Barbara Lee said the investment is a public safety strategy — connecting young people to work and mentorship.
💼 Business
Gold Palm in Oakland will cease service May 27 after nearly two years of operation while Fish & Bird in Berkeley ends service June 14 following 6.5 years of dining.
Meanwhile, Burger King at South Shore Plaza in Alameda is closed and Yali’s Qualcomm Cafe at Sutardja Dai Hall has shut its doors.
📰 Finance
California's FAIR Plan will raise rates by an average of 30% starting Oct.
15 for Bay Area homeowners in fire prone areas. Orinda residents, where premiums are projected to jump 31% (affecting nearly 2,000 homes), may need to explore available discounts and mitigation options before coverage changes.
📰 Real Estate
Artist Space Trust uses a community land trust model to secure permanently affordable housing for Bay Area artists.
The nonprofit helped an Oakland artist secure $168,000 (CalHOME downpayment assistance) and will soon offer its first artist-owned duplex in San Francisco’s Mission District.
🎉 Oakland Events
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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.
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.
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.
2026 Oakland Carnival Wellness Festival
12-8 p.m. — Mosswood Park — Free entry — Celebrate vibrant culture with a parade, music, costumes, and delicious food.
An Evening with Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Sound Room — Ticket Info Available — Experience a night of original compositions influenced by jazz, blues, and free improvisation.
Luis Peralta Trio with Spencer Hoefert
3-5 p.m. — Maybeck Studio — Ticket info TBA — Experience an afternoon of captivating jazz featuring pianist Luis Peralta and guitarist Spencer Hoefert.
🏠 Oakland Real Estate
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💼 Oakland Job Board
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