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Oakland
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Oakland’s Burdell restaurant, known for its 20% service charge that funds fair wages, faced hateful online threats after a viral Reddit post on Feb. 3 criticized its policy; community support continues as reservations remain full for today’s Valentine’s Day service. San Francisco Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Betty Reid Soskin, a cherished Bay Area historian and former park ranger, will be honored in a free celebration at Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland on March 1 — the event will feature recordings of her original songs and tributes from friends. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Australian band Tame Impala announced its North American tour on Feb. 12 (it starts July 7 in Miami and ends Sept. 19 in Houston) with no California dates and an August break, prompting fans to speculate about a headline return at Outside Lands. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Oakland-born rapper MC Hammer surprised San Francisco cable car riders on Thursday, Feb. 12 with dance moves and selfies. A 19-second clip captured him chatting with fans and dancing near an SFMTA worker while wearing a black beanie, sunglasses, and a Canadian tuxedo. San Francisco Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ California mountain lions received permanent protections under the endangered species act after a Thursday vote by the Fish and Game Commission; the protections make it illegal to harm the species in areas including the Santa Cruz and Santa Monica mountains (a key win after years of advocacy). SFGate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oakland Department of Transportation will begin community outreach for plans to rebuild 18th Street in West Oakland this summer by adding crosswalks, buffered bikeways, and pedestrian islands — a safety project funded by an affordable housing and sustainable communities grant. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Multiplatinum rapper E-40 joined the ownership group of Oakland Roots & Oakland Soul soccer clubs on Feb. 13, joining an investment group that includes Marshawn Lynch. He will perform at their home opener on March 14 to boost local fan engagement. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Disney On Ice: Let's Dance
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Tickets from $26 — Experience a magical evening with your favorite Disney characters on ice.
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Disney On Ice: Let's Dance
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Disney characters coming to life on ice.
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Disney On Ice: Let's Dance
11 AM – 5 PM — Oakland Arena — Tickets available — Experience thrilling Disney stories and favorite tunes with beloved characters on ice.
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Disney On Ice - Let's Dance
3-5 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Tickets from $26 — Experience the magic of Disney characters dancing on ice in an enchanting performance.
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Moreau Catholic High School Jazz Evening
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Check venue for entry fees — Enjoy an evening of incredible music with the award-winning jazz program from Moreau Catholic High School.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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