Good Day
Oakland
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, a backcountry ski trip near Castle Peak turned deadly when an avalanche killed eight skiers + families have now identified six victims, including a Greenbrae mother of two. KTVU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 12, 15 Bay Area entrepreneurs began the eight-week Alley-Oop Accelerator at Chase’s Oakland Community Center on Broadway at 30th. The Warriors and Chase Bank partnered to offer tailored business coaching and a $2,500 stipend to help turn ideas into thriving businesses. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ABC7 covered the ninth annual Black Joy Parade and Festival yesterday in downtown Oakland—celebrating Black culture and history with entrepreneurs, Black cowboys on horseback, and a joyful choir that drew thousands of locals. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local environmental groups and city officials will plant dense tree buffers along Frontage Road near I-880 in West Oakland starting in March to reduce pollution from street traffic. The Prescott Greening project, managed by Art Garden Design + Hyphae Design, will take five months and include regular volunteer upkeep. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alysa Liu won the first U.S. women’s figure skating gold medal in 24 years on Thursday at the Milan Cortina Games after Oakland native Marshawn Lynch urged her to bring the win home. She celebrated the victory and honored her Oakland roots. KTVU
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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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Mono Neon Live Performance
7:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the extraordinary bass artistry of Grammy-winning artist MonoNeon, blending avant-garde and southern soul.
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Ms. Monet Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's Oakland — Secure tickets early — Experience the soulful homecoming concert of Bay Area's diva Ms. Monet, with powerful renditions and original songs.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What looks like talent is often careful preparation.
~ Ryan Holiday
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