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Oakland
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Feb. 2, the USGS reported a series of tremors near San Ramon including a 3.9 quake followed by a 4.3 quake with at least five smaller shocks—official data show the main event occurred at 7:01 a.m. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 68th Grammys in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1 featured historic wins and powerful performances that preview upcoming Super Bowl week concerts across the Bay Area, with Oakland R&B singer Kehlani set to perform at San Jose City Hall and 1015 Folsom. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, Feb. 8 with a 12 to 15 minute set — a historic first for a solo Latin artist — while Bay Area events let fans share excitement ahead of the game. San Francisco Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ California audited 34 Oakland public schools after more than 10% of kindergarteners or seventh graders were unvaccinated last school year, with one school (Elmhurst United Middle) reporting 63% of seventh graders needing vaccinations. Oakland Unified is partnering with Alameda County to host on-site back-to-school vaccination clinics this spring. The Oaklandside
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ BART now offers free Wi-fi at five stations including West Oakland to help riders check train schedules and routes for Super Bowl travel. The network, one year behind schedule after a 2020 approval, gives riders a simple connection without needing an email. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Gov. Newsom’s administration launched a major crackdown on kratom products and 7-OH — following deaths linked to the drugs — which prompted retailers to find them pulled from shelves, and the California Department of Public Health warned sellers that enforcement will begin in February. SFGate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Olympian Alysa Liu has returned to practice at Oakland Ice Center, choosing music that fits how she feels. The world champion is easing back into skating and will compete for Olympic gold (she values balancing training with free time). The Oaklandside
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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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Celadon Concert featuring 'Fuligin'
8-10 p.m. — Thee Stork Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the melodic sounds of celadon in an evening of music and lyrical exploration.
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