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Oakland
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Feb. 8, the Bay Area Host Committee Foundation will host Oakland Fan Zone (Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts) where fans can watch the Super Bowl and enjoy live music, interactive activities and food vendors. San Francisco Chronicle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Republic National is struggling after losing major partners and facing widespread distribution issues following its exit from California last year - local retailers like Eddie’s Drive In Liquors in Oakland are experiencing delayed orders as the company works to secure additional financing. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Delah Coffee closed its Berkeley café near the university and Gai Noi permanently shut its Oakland restaurant, while Peet’s will close a Berkeley location soon following an $18 billion buyout and Albany’s Sumo Sushi also shuttered its shop, marking a series of business closures in the Bay Area. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Google, Pinterest, and Amazon have filed notices for job cuts across California. The filings detail 118 and 77 Bay Area layoffs from Pinterest and Google between March 15 and April 12, and about 3,850 statewide cuts by Amazon on April 28 as part of restructuring for AI and cost control. San Francisco Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oakland rapper Philip Bank$ released his debut solo album, East Bay Times, on his 35th birthday and plans free community shows later this year—he worked with local artists to share tales from Oakland’s Hyphy era and honor his hometown's legacy. The Oaklandside
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oakland Unified School District leaders plan to cut central office costs and make other budget changes to close a $50M gap while keeping all schools and programs open after a rally by parents, teachers, and students. The board must adopt a new budget by June. KTVU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers introduced a bill in the California House to add National Scenic Trail status to the Bay Area Ridge Trail, a 550-mile route with 415 miles already completed. Advocates believe the designation will boost federal support to close the remaining gaps in the trail. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Transit advocates started collecting signatures last Friday outside the Alameda County Administrative Building to put a half-cent sales tax on the November ballot if 186,000 signatures are reached by June 6. The measure aims to provide steady funding for BART + AC Transit to prevent service cuts. The Oaklandside
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Remitly analysis found that Bay Area cities remain tough for homebuying, with San Jose as the least affordable and Oakland ranked 19th where single buyers can afford only 47% of an average home; Zillow shows Oakland homes average $687,000. KTVU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Golden State Warriors ended a four-game trip with a 140-124 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Moses Moody added 26 as the team hit a season-high 23 three-pointers. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Flag football is rising in popularity thanks to the NFL’s embrace, with Oakland-raised Tyler Davis—son of Raiders legend Clarence Davis—joining the U.S. men's national team. Upcoming events include flag games at Moscone Center during Super Bowl LX week and a Thursday exhibition with Mexico ahead of the sport’s Olympic debut. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Lunar New Year Celebration with Maxine Hong Kingston
6:30-8 p.m. — Mechanics' Institute — Free entry — Celebrate the Lunar New Year with engaging stories and traditions from notable Asian American authors and activists.
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FTM-SIG Meeting with Mark Olsen
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free admission — Discover the latest features of Family Tree Maker with hands-on demonstrations and Q&A.
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Producers Associates 2026 Season Audition
10 a.m. — Woodminster Summer Musicals — By appointment only — Equity chorus dancers audition for the 2026 season of Producers Associates.
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