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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 25th, Michelle Perez was injured in an East Oakland crash when an alleged drunk driver hit her car at 105th Ave and Pearmain Street after CHP ended a chase—she said police should not chase traffic violators and the incident left her with four fractured ribs, a broken pelvis, and one child injured. KTVU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At a Tuesday hearing at Oakland Superior Court, 24-year-old Hermelindo Ramos-Ramos admitted to firing his handgun at Mario Juarez—an important witness in the federal corruption case against former Mayor Sheng Thao and others—after he said he saw Juarez's open car trunk while returning from playing soccer and mistakenly believed he was threatened. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland mayoral candidates Loren Taylor and Barbara Lee signed a pledge to not take money from coal interests and to oppose a proposed coal terminal in West Oakland—if elected they will work to stop the project. The Oaklandside
- ➤ The race for Oakland mayor is on as the top two candidates shared their ideas on fighting crime—tackling homelessness and boosting the local economy—ahead of the April 15 special election. They held in-person interviews with ABC7 News to detail their plans for the city's future. ABC7
- ➤ Oakland has run out of funds to pay for City Hall security—officials found an extra $2.4 million is needed to maintain current service levels until June 30. City leaders will review options to adjust the security contract and manage the budget gap as workers return to in-person work. The Oaklandside
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ June’s Pizza in Oakland now serves only cheese pizza slices from 9 p.m. to midnight to lift community spirits after the election. Owner Craig Murli created the late-night service with a focus on simple flavors and a relaxed, friendly vibe in West Oakland. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Nosh gathered a list of gluten-free restaurants and bakeries that keep kitchens safe for those with gluten allergies and celiac disease. The list shows places like Kitava in Albany, which opened on March 21 (its third location), along with other local spots in Oakland and Berkeley. The Oaklandside
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saurabh Netravalkar joined a 10 a.m. news conference on Wednesday, March 26 to announce that Major League Cricket will hold nine summer matches at the Oakland Coliseum — with the San Francisco Unicorns opening on June 12 against the Washington Freedom. Officials said the move follows the departure of other major teams and aims to bring world-class cricket to the local community. KTVU
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Cambodian New Year Celebration
4-9 p.m. | Temple Hill | Free entry | Celebrate the rich heritage and traditions of Cambodia with family-friendly activities and cultural performances.
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Best of Senior Living Virtual Tour
9 AM - 7 PM | The Paloma at Oakland Hills | Free entry | Experience award-winning senior living communities and their exceptional care and activities through this informative virtual tour.
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j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' in Oakland
8 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of j-hope's electrifying performance live.
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Jon Anderson Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary voice of Yes in an enchanting evening of progressive rock.
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Genealogical Research Assistance
1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Get expert suggestions to tackle your genealogical research questions from experienced volunteers.
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Sam Fender Live in Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the euphoric sounds of Sam Fender's latest album and his coming-of-age stories.
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Spring Fling Bolly Bling Party
10 PM - 2 AM — Lux Oakland — Tickets available online — Celebrate the spring season with vibrant Bollywood and South Indian beats at a festive two-level DJ party.
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LaRussell Live Concert
2-6 p.m. — Continental Club — $25.00 — Catch LaRussell, Mistah Fab, and Kamaiyah live in Oakland for an exciting afternoon of music.
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Jasmine Guillory and Maggie Tokuda-Hall in Conversation
7-8:30 p.m. — Orinda Books — Purchase of book required — Celebrate the launch of 'Flirting Lessons' with bestselling authors Jasmine Guillory and Maggie Tokuda-Hall.
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Easter Interfaith Devotional
7-8 p.m. — Temple Hill — Free entry — Experience uplifting messages and inspiring music during Holy Week with Rev. Todd Akins-Whitely.
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