Good Day
Oakland
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Oakland Zoo is celebrating a milestone as Nonami gave birth to a male red-tailed monkey this month & the baby is healthy and bonding with its family while zoo staff work on naming the infant. KTVU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two new cafes help fuel East Bay mornings: Blue Drip Co. Cafe opened last Saturday inside Storehouse Lofts in Alameda — while Oakland’s Cafe Santana soft-opened and will hold its grand opening on Feb. 28 featuring live music, local artists and vendors. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oakland’s ninth Black Joy Parade celebrated local culture on Feb. 22 as thousands paraded downtown and gathered along Thomas L. Berkley Way. The festive event featured food, music, and community booths — creating an afternoon of art and affirmation. Oakland Voices
- ➤ Oakland wraps up Black History Month with a series of local events this week. A family celebration is held Friday, Feb. 27 at EOYDC on 8200 International Blvd, a quilting workshop runs Saturday, Feb. 28 at West Oakland Library, and a gospel concert takes place Saturday at Resurrection Church on Franklin St. The Oaklandside
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alameda Health System will cut 188 jobs including nurses, therapists, and support staff as part of planned cost-saving measures. A public hearing is scheduled today at 3 p.m. in Oakland at 1221 Oak Street for community members to share their input. The Oaklandside
- ➤ A Bay Area company that sells an early cancer detection test announced on Thursday that its trial did not lower advanced cancer cases, though it noted fewer stage 4 cancers for a subset (12 types) and plans to boost its sales and education teams to support demand. SFGate
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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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Comedy Oakland
7-8:30 p.m. — Quinn's Lighthouse — Check the event page for ticket prices — Experience live standup comedy at its finest with the acclaimed Comedy Oakland.
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Unabridged Backyard Barbecue with Moodymann
3-10 p.m. — 7th West — Free entry — Experience a five-hour set with Detroit house legend Moodymann and barbecued delights inspired by festival favorites.
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Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting sounds of Hawaii with slack key guitar legends Sonny Lim, George Kahumoku, Jr., and Led Kaapana.
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