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Oakland
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 young cyclists took part in a bike rideout in Hayward on Saturday to promote safety and showcase positive bike life. Organizers and Councilmember Noel Gallo emphasized teaching community rules and sparking similar future events across the Bay Area. ABC7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofits questioned Flipcause leadership during a three‐hour creditors meeting in early March over nearly $29 million in missing donations after the Oakland‐based platform declared bankruptcy last December — more than 150 nonprofit representatives pressed for clarity as investigators now review fund transfers. Oakland Voices
- ➤ Almanac’s new Flow pale ale is brewed with atmospheric CO2 captured by Berkeley-based Aircapture. The beer, unveiled Saturday at Almanac Adventureland (Brewery), currently supplies about 15% of the brewery’s CO2 and is expected to fully integrate this process by year-end. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Legendary photographer Tony Hodrick retired on April 3 after a four-decade career at KTVU — he captured iconic moments from events both here and abroad. KTVU
- ➤ On Saturday, Apr. 4, about 1,500 community members celebrated Khmer New Year at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park with dance performances & traditional attire, honoring Cambodian heritage and resilience while remembering lives lost in the genocide. The Oaklandside
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oakland Fund purchased The Idora building in Temescal to create discounted housing for educators. The nonprofit will start renting units immediately and plans to eventually offer 150 units (a first for teacher housing in the nation). The Oaklandside
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland's Earth Day celebrations offer a range of community cleanups focused on caring for nature; volunteers can join the Oakland Estuary cleanup on Saturday, Apr. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. at Jack London Aquatic Center, where kayaks + canoes are available for rent and safety gear provided. The Oaklandside
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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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Zeta Community Day
12-4 p.m. — Fremont High School — Free entry — Enjoy food, games, and dancing with family and friends.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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