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Oakland
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After a three-alarm fire on Monday morning, Oakland officials provided temporary shelter at Willie Keyes Recreation Center for residents displaced from a five-story building where three residents and a firefighter were injured; they offered round-the-clock support including legal resources. ABC7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Peet’s Coffee will close about 30 Bay Area locations by Jan. 30 amid its parent company’s acquisition by Keurig Dr. Pepper—local closures include San Francisco shops at 919 Cole St. in Cole Valley and 2257 Market St. in the Castro. San Francisco Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts on Lake Merritt will reopen on Saturday, Jan. 24 with new marquees marking a long-awaited refresh — it will host a series of free and ticketed events starting Friday. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Chef Sital Muktari, known as That Hausa Vegan, transformed her health with vegan cooking and built a local food community (Shifted Consciousness) in West Oakland. She now partners with local businesses to offer affordable meals and promote better food access today. Oakland Voices
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Three California lottery players each won a $1 million prize with the San Francisco 49ers Game Day Scratchers, including one win in Antioch; winners purchased tickets at local spots in Stockton and Paso Robles. Prizes must be claimed by July 19. KTVU
- ➤ A report from the Kiel Institute found that American importers + consumers paid 96% of U.S. tariff costs while foreign exporters absorbed only 4%, signaling that companies have shifted sourcing strategies. The study was released Monday, Jan. 19 in Oakland. KTVU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ USGS experts debunk common earthquake myths and note that small tremors in the San Ramon area have not led to a larger quake. They advise Oakland residents to secure heavy items + prepare emergency kits as a precaution. SFGate
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Vanderbilt University owns Oakland’s historic 4.2-acre former California College of the Arts campus, and local observers urge the school to honor its legacy rather than allow profit-driven development (community groups stress preserving cultural heritage). San Francisco Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Warriors' forward Jimmy Butler tore his ACL Monday at Chase Center, dashing the team's playoff hopes. The injury forces the team to seek urgent adjustments as they prepare for the upcoming trade deadline. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Rotunda Building — Tickets required — Experience the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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