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Oakland
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Flour + Water Hospitality Group opened its first East Bay location in Oakland yesterday on the ground floor of The Lark Uptown, hiring 35 locals and offering menu items exclusive to the shop while serving its slow-fermented pizza crafted from its North Beach recipe. KTVU
- ➤ Moxy Hotel on Telegraph Avenue, opened in spring 2021, has stopped taking reservations & closed its bar after defaulting on a $35 million loan last summer. It remains unclear how many employees will be affected. KTVU
- ➤ Sequoia Diner, loved for its award-winning breakfast, is changing hands in mid to late February—new owners promise to keep its familiar charm and retain most of the staff. Former owner Andrew Vennari said the sale lets him focus on his health and family. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The semifinalist list for the 2026 James Beard Awards was announced Wednesday morning. Oakland chefs at Joodooboo & Tarts de Feybesse join Bay Area contenders, with finalists set to be revealed March 31 & winners honored June 15 in Chicago. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ BART published a root cause investigation on nine service disruptions along the Transbay Tube route to downtown San Francisco. The report detailed equipment failures—including an exploded insulator and an electric fire at Civic Center—and cited repairs aimed at preventing future issues. San Francisco Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Multiple winter viruses are spreading in the Bay Area, with wastewater data showing flu and RSV levels near season highs after December's peak & experts advise staying home if sick and seeking care for severe symptoms. SFGate
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Displaced residents of a downtown Oakland building received lease termination notices hours after a major fire swept the structure near Broadway on Monday morning. The property co-owner said the measure was for safety — legal experts noted that renters may still have protections under California law. KTVU
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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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