Good Day
Oakland
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Award-winning locals bolster Oakland’s reputation as Oscar winner Ryan Coogler, Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu and Grammy-winning Kehlani bring acclaim—a shift from old negative news. City leaders plan to build on this momentum by hosting the World Cup base with the Australian team starting matches June 13 at Levi's Stadium. KTVU
- ➤ Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu was celebrated in a citywide homecoming rally at Frank Ogawa Plaza on March 12. The event drew about 4,000 fans and local artists, and Mayor Barbara Lee presented Liu with a key to the city (highlighting Oakland's pride). Oakland Voices
- ➤ Oakland-born chef Crystal Wahpepah released her debut cookbook A Feather and a Fork on March 17. The 125-recipe book (celebrating seasonal Indigenous ingredients and Native heritage) is now available at major booksellers and local stores. The Oaklandside
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a Monday forum at Life Academy in Fruitvale, Oakland Unified leaders discussed hard decisions as declining enrollment threatens the district's $850 million budget—Alameda County superintendent Alysse Castro urged the board to follow through on cuts and restructuring to better match resources to student needs. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ College of Alameda announced on March 18 that its athletics programs will end at the close of the Spring season. The school lost its women's team (it has not competed since the 2023 to 2024 season), leaving men’s sports to continue only for one final season under coach Gary Payton. KTVU
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B2K Reunion Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — Oakland Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic R&B vibes of B2K live with legendary performances and nostalgia-filled energy.
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30th Annual Cambodian New Year Celebration
4-8 p.m. — Temple Hill — Free tickets required — Celebrate 30 years of Khmer culture and enjoy performances, traditional games, and authentic cuisine.
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Story Slam Oakland: Shady
7:30-9:45 p.m. — The Sound Room — Ticket pricing not specified — Enjoy a night of true storytelling with the theme 'Shady' at Oakland's longest-running storytelling event.
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Women Entrepreneurs In-Person Networking Luncheon
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Bistro 880 & Bar — $25 — Connect, share stories, and boost your business with inspiring women entrepreneurs.
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GEMS: The 2000's Party Edition
10 PM-1 AM — Crybaby — Free entry for first 25 with RSVP — Dance and sing to your favorite 2000's hits at Oakland's favorite throwback function.
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E-40 Concert at Oakland Arena
6-7:30 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Ticket pricing varies — Experience legendary E-40 live with his high-energy performance and unique sound.
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Howie Day Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience Howie Day’s heartfelt music and engaging performance that resonates with fans.
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SANCTUARY: All-School Arts Showcase
7-10 p.m. — Fox Theater — Free entry — Experience a diverse showcase of student creativity exploring themes of belonging and safety.
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Goapele Live Concert
7:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Goapele, blending R&B, jazz, and pop in an intimate setting.
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Monster Jam
12-2 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Cost varies — Experience thrilling monster truck action and amazing stunts at Monster Jam.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's not about the goal. It's about growing to become the person that can accomplish the goal.
~ Tony Robbins
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