Good morning, Oakland.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Singers Night Celebration

7 p.m. — The Dome — $25 — Celebrate National Singers Night with live performances from local talents and a film screening.