Good Day
Oakland
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Mary Jo Kelly, 83, was attacked by wild turkeys during her nightly walk in Alameda last Thursday; she broke her glasses, injured her hand, and authorities advise residents and pet owners to maintain a safe distance during the birds + mating season. ABC7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Plank, a restaurant in Jack London Square, will close on Aug. 2 after nearly 12 years in business. The venue said declining sales and rising operating costs made it unsustainable. KTVU
- ➤ House of Curries at 3136 Sacramento Street in Berkeley has closed — replaced by Narwal Urban Village — while Oakland-based Planted Table shuttered its Jack London Square facility after eight years, and Special Noodle ended service at its Richmond location after four years. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Barbara Lee’s proposed budget will restore a $250,000 film rebate program aimed at boosting Oakland’s local film industry. Arts reporter Azucena Rasilla outlines what filmmakers must do to attract more productions + nurture growth in the city. The Oaklandside
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ San Leandro officials reported a dead gray whale washed up near the Bay Trail south of Marina Park on May 29, and experts began a necropsy to find its cause of death. City crews set up a yellow-taped perimeter and asked the public to avoid the area. KTVU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Caltrans held a community meeting last weekend at the Francophone Charter School in East Oakland as part of its I-580 Truck Access Study—a project that reviews traffic, pollution and safety impacts of lifting the decades-old truck ban. Residents shared concerns about health and road safety. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After budget cuts in 2018 affected girls sports, parents fought back and a Title IX settlement restored funding and equal opportunities, fueling state wins including Oakland Tech girls basketball titles and the first girls wrestling championship by Shayna Ward (a historic change in OUSD). The Oaklandside
- ➤ June in Oakland is filled with sports events, including soccer matches, ultimate frisbee tournaments, and baseball games. Watch parties and family-friendly games will take place at local venues such as Fremont High School, the Oakland Athletic Club, and Raimondi Park. The Oaklandside
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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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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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