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Oakland
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, April 2, a 4.9-magnitude earthquake centered near Boulder Creek rattled communities across the Bay Area (including Oakland) with residents reporting no damage or injuries. ABC7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oakland Unified schools face wide gaps in college prep courses, with some like Skyline offering 17 AP classes while nine schools offer none + dual enrollment programs are giving more students from diverse backgrounds direct access to college professors and transferable college credit. The Oaklandside
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An earthquake measuring 4.6 shook the Santa Cruz Mountains at 1:41 a.m. near Boulder Creek on Thursday, April 2, causing items to fall and waking local residents (USGS noted a 40% chance of another quake over 3.0 this week). ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a Jan. 19 fire left the building vacant at 1770 Broadway, landlord Ted Dang emailed a developer about converting it to affordable housing—city officials now dispute if he must pay tenant relocation fees. The Oaklandside
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials in Northern California have reported rising rotavirus cases that cause symptoms similar to the stomach flu. Oakland residents are advised to practice good hygiene as experts continue monitoring the virus. SFGate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is making progress in recovery but may not return Sunday against the Houston Rockets, the team said Wednesday. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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BIG MIKE HART Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying guitar mastery of Big Mike Hart with a night of soulful music and inspirational performance.
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Ari Lennox - The Vacancy Tour
8-10 PM — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Tickets available — Experience Ari Lennox's soulful performance in a historic venue.
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