Good Day
Oakland
Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Briana Manning from Urban Peace Movement in Oakland uses holistic healing practices — including grief counseling, acupuncture, and alternative therapies — to help those impacted by gun violence by meeting basic needs and supporting emotional recovery. The Oaklandside
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Waterfront Hotel at Jack London Square closed on Jan. 31 after 35 years, leaving 57 workers without jobs as a WARN notice confirmed the layoffs on March 18—Visit Oakland hopes the hotel will reopen soon. Financial issues with the current owner led Hyatt to pull out of the project. San Francisco Chronicle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Uber and Lyft drivers held rallies at three city halls yesterday to protest alleged wage theft from work done before 2020 and to demand back pay, as a lawsuit seeks billions in damages. Public agencies and city attorneys are now in negotiations to settle the suit — Uber’s mediation is set for Monday and Lyft’s on April 8. KTVU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland’s finance department blocked hiring for 30 staff who were meant to repair nearly 1,000 broken parking meters—threatening revenue from parking fees and nearly $50 million in grant funds, the transportation director said. The halted appointments had been delayed for over 200 days amid an $89 million budget gap. San Francisco Chronicle
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Oakland Coliseum will host nine Major League Cricket matches in a Twenty20 format starting June 12— an event that offers Bay Area fans a chance to see a sport enjoyed by millions worldwide. The opening game will feature the San Francisco Unicorns and the Washington Freedom in a rematch of the 2024 Championship game, with additional home matches on June 14 and June 15. ABC7
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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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