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Oakland
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fist of Flour at 4166 MacArthur Ave in the Laurel will serve dinner cash only today and tomorrow before closing permanently, with owner James Whitehead selling the lease for practically pennies and planning to continue catering. Meanwhile, Lafayette’s Mission-style Taco Bell at 3501 Mt. Diablo Blvd has shuttered after 60 years of service. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Dave and Buster’s will open this spring at 55 Harrison Street in Jack London Square, offering a sports bar, restaurant and arcade with over 100 games aimed at boosting foot traffic and creating new local jobs. KTVU
- ➤ Sequoia Diner has been sold to Third Vision LLC, who operates Solano Junction & Fandee’s. The sale is in escrow with a February finalization expected, and new owners will retain the diner name while keeping most current employees at the location in Oakland’s Laurel District. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ BART halted service on the Yellow line between Concord and Orinda yesterday due to a trackside power issue — a bus bridge has been requested to help riders during delays. Crews are working to restore service as soon as possible. ABC7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ California health officials said 35 people have fallen ill from death cap mushrooms collected across the Bay Area, including Oakland Hills, since November — three adults died, and three had liver transplants. They warn that one bite can cause rapid liver injury and urge calling poison control immediately. SFGate
- ➤ On Tuesday, state health officials reported rising flu hospitalizations statewide — including in the Bay Area. They urged residents to get their flu vaccines as cases may increase in the coming weeks due to a new H3N2 subclade K strain. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Tamales made by Primavera Nueva and sold at Whole Foods in California and Nevada were voluntarily recalled after an FDA inspection found inconsistent cooking records that may have allowed Listeria to survive — customers with products produced between Oct. 10, 2024 and Oct. 10, 2025 should discard them. San Francisco Chronicle
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers Ellis Partners and Spirit Living Group submitted December plans for a seven story senior housing high-rise with 203 market rate units on the old Red Cross site along Claremont Avenue in Rockridge. Neighbors oppose the design as its height exceeds 55 ft limit (per code) and project awaits Planning Commission review. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Golden State Warriors can trade Jonathan Kuminga today as several teams show interest, though no deal is near, league sources said. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ The Golden State Warriors ended the season's first half with a 119 to 97 win over the short-handed Trail Blazers at Chase Center on Tuesday — boosting their season record to 22 to 19. San Francisco Chronicle
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January Breakaway Blues
7-11:30 p.m. — Lake Merritt Dance at Veterans Memorial Building — $15 entry or $20 for dance + classes — Enjoy a fun evening of blues dancing with lessons and DJ'd music.
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Tower Of Power Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience 55 years of legendary funk and soul with Tower of Power.
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Knitting with Friends
12-2 p.m. — im Moment Kaffee — Free entry — Connect with fellow yarn enthusiasts in a warm, supportive community for all knitting levels.
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Five Course Wine Pairing Dinner
5:30-9 p.m. — The Berkeley Boathouse — $99 per person — Delight in a gourmet five-course meal paired with exquisite wines.
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Tower Of Power Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Experience 55 years of soul and funk music with the legendary Tower of Power.
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Boss Guitars Master Class Series: Jubu Smith
2-4 p.m. — The Sound Room — Tickets available — Learn from legendary guitarist Jubu Smith and enhance your musical skills in this dynamic masterclass.
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LIFE OF THE PARTY! - Oakland First Friday
10 PM – 1 AM — Crybaby — Free entry for first 25 with RSVP — Experience lit vibes and curated sets from local DJs at Oakland's First Friday celebration.
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Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir's 10th Black History Month Celebration
7-10 p.m. — The Freight — Ticket prices vary — Experience a powerful musical journey honoring African American history with gospel and spirituals in an intimate setting.
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Super Bowl Sunday Celebration in Oakland
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience the excitement of the Super Bowl with live music, local vendors, and community activities.
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Pedrito Martinez Concert
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Cuban music with percussion master Pedrito Martinez.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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