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Oakland
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An Oakland parent-led group held an open meeting of the OUSD Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Group (MSEG is pronounced 'message') yesterday at Fremont High School from 5:30 to 8 p.m. to gather community input on the district’s long-term restructuring after exiting receivership; dinner was provided. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Oakland Unified School District must ban student cell phone use by July 1 under a new state law, with the draft policy under review on June 14 and a board vote on June 24. The policy permits emergency and approved exceptions (for bell-to-bell enforcement) to lessen classroom distractions. The Oaklandside
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Record heat and dry weather melted the Sierra Nevada snowpack early, but EBMUD says its reservoirs were 96% full this week due to a solid rainy season - the agency expects supplies will remain adequate across the East Bay as the forecast stays dry until fall. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Team Australia arrived in the Bay Area ahead of the FIFA World Cup and has set up at the Oakland Roots training facility in Alameda for an open practice Wednesday — coach Tony Popovic confirmed the 26-man roster includes three MLS players and the squad will face Turkiye on June 13. KTVU
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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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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.
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The Hogan Brothers Jazz Fusion Concert
8-11 p.m. — Dawn Club — Free entry — Enjoy a night of diverse jazz fusion sounds from the talented Hogan Brothers.
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Moraga Park Concert
5:30-10:30 p.m. — Moraga Commons Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music from The Purple while relaxing in the beautiful park setting.
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DaBoyDame & Friends Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — All ages — Experience an electrifying night of hip-hop and R&B with DaBoyDame and special guests in the heart of Oakland.
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Live in The Laurel Concert Series
7-9 p.m. — Degrees Plato Tap Room Bottle Shop & Kitchen — Free entry — Enjoy an unplugged performance by Orchestra Gold featuring Mariam Diakité in an evening of African psych rock.
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Singers Night Celebration
7 p.m. — The Dome — $25 — Celebrate National Singers Night with live performances from local talents and a film screening.
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