Good Day
Oakland
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trumer’s U.S. operations have been sold to Firestone Walker, which will move brewing to Paso Robles while the Berkeley taproom—opened in 2024—closes on May 29. The change ends 22-year service in the local market. The Oaklandside
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Apr. 2, Oakland officials announced that Oakland Fund bought the Idora Building for about $12 million to create affordable housing for teachers in Temescal. The initiative will support acquiring 150 units over the next three years with Measure U funds and private donations. KTVU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oakland Public Library Commission will review a proposal at its April 27 meeting to rename the Fruitvale branch from its current César E. Chávez name to Fruitvale Branch — following staff and patron suggestions amid a wider local effort to reconsider landmark names. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Oakland’s 60-day speed camera warning period ended March 15th as reporter Jose Fermoso’s podcast reveals how 140,000 warnings showed where speeding was worst on Broadway, and the show previews updates on homeless shelters, school water safety, and new restaurant openings. The Oaklandside
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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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Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Concert
8-10 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticketed event — Experience an intimate night of spellbinding harmonies and storytelling with renowned country/folk artists.
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