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Oakland
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Todd Walker, a community leader who served at-risk youth for over 30 years, died earlier this week from a heart attack — his family is planning a public memorial service and Live Free USA will rename their Berkeley office in his honor. KTVU
- ➤ At a town hall on Jan. 28 at Dream Youth Clinic near Jack London Square, teens and young adults told Mayor Barbara Lee and local leaders to invest in prevention+education and survivor services against sex trafficking. They shared personal experiences and ideas to boost support for vulnerable youth. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Oakland residents can join the free Super Bowl Sunday watch party at Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts starting at 11 a.m. The event, organized by the Bay Area Host Committee Foundation, will offer live entertainment, game broadcasts and family-friendly activities (reservations required). San Francisco Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oakland Unified is shifting restricted funds to lower a $50 million deficit after recovering $16 million from central office cuts, while stalled negotiations over a 14% teacher raise continue. The board will discuss further budget measures on Feb. 11 at La Escuelita Elementary. The Oaklandside
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck about 3 miles southeast of San Ramon just after 10:30 a.m. Friday, though no damage was immediately reported. San Francisco Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ California auditors are reviewing 428 public schools for low vaccination rates among kindergartners and seventh graders — Oakland Unified includes 28 elementary and 6 middle schools, with district officials planning on-site vaccination clinics and corrective actions to meet state immunization rules. San Francisco Chronicle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A guide for Valentine’s Day now offers East Bay dining options tailored for every stage of a relationship, from casual gatherings at June’s Pizza to upscale meals at MAMA Oakland with many restaurants accepting reservations for Feb. 14 celebrations. The Oaklandside
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ BH Properties will submit an application to transform Oakland’s 60-acre Holy Names University campus into 165 single-family homes, keeping the historic chapel, bell tower & theater for community use. The plan also includes open space and trails, with community input scheduled after filing. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Artemas Live in Concert
8-10 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the dynamic sound of alt-pop phenom Artemas as he showcases his latest work.
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