Good Day
Oakland
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An online charity auction on eBay runs from May 7 to May 14 to win a lunch with Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry, benefiting Oakland-based Eat. Learn. Play and GLIDE, with the winner set to host seven guests in Omaha on June 24. KTVU
- ➤ Authorities and volunteers are searching Dimond Park for missing Farley’s Coffee co-owner Amy Hillyard, who was last seen leaving her Cleveland Heights home at 2 p.m. last Wednesday and is considered at risk due to a medical condition. KTVU
- ➤ Neighbors in Temescal transformed a vacant lot at 54th & Shattuck into a blooming pollinator garden after raising over $22,000 with help from 40 volunteers & local businesses. The community will celebrate its grand opening for Earth Day. KTVU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Several new Oakland eateries are refreshing the dining scene: Fungi Foods soft-opened with a limited mushroom menu and will hold its grand opening April 9; Oasis Coffee opened Saturday near Lake Merritt; and Sana’a Cafe will open April 3 near the airport. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Oakland is hosting a lively arts week as the 'Visible Labor: The East Bay at Work' photo exhibit opens Friday (6 to 9 p.m. at the Oakland Photo Workshop) with refreshments, and family-friendly Friday Nights at OMCA kick off on Friday (5 to 9 p.m.); additional cultural events are scheduled. The Oaklandside
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oakland Unified School District has made nearly all drinking water sources safe today — only two faucets remain out of service after an 18-month lead crisis that started in 2024. Officials said updated testing dashboards and new filtration stations will help keep school water safe for students. The Oaklandside
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Trust for Public Land has inked a $175M deal to buy the shuttered Golden Gate Fields racetrack in Albany and Berkeley, planning to convert the 161-acre site into a waterfront park. It will work with the East Bay Regional Park District to boost Bay access and improve ecosystem resilience. ABC7
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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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Where Jesus Walked
7-8 p.m. — Temple Hill — Free entry — Experience a powerful musical celebration of Christ's life with stunning visuals and narration.
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Yuko Mabuchi Jazz Performance
7:30-8:45 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the unique fusion of Jazz and Classical from acclaimed pianist Yuko Mabuchi.
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Alex Bugnon Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Check venue for price — Experience the sultry mix of contemporary jazz, funk, and R&B from acclaimed pianist Alex Bugnon.
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The Sugarhill Gang Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket information available — Dance to the groundbreaking sounds of the original hip hop pioneers as they perform their iconic hits.
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The Pharcyde Live Show
9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the timeless hip-hop energy of The Pharcyde as they deliver a high-energy performance blending nostalgia and raw lyricism.
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Autumn! Live Performance in Oakland
6-9 p.m. — Crybaby — Tickets starting at $52 — Autumn! promises an unforgettable live performance experience in Oakland, CA.
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Berkeley Middle School Jazz Band Concert
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Benefit concert — Experience a night of jazz and support young musicians from Berkeley's middle schools.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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