Good Day
Oakland
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stephen Curry's personal sneaker collection will go up for auction next week to benefit Oakland kids through his Eat Learn Play Foundation + bidding is set from April 13 to April 28 on Sotheby's website. ABC7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Residents in 200 Fairmont Avenue were displaced Tuesday night when a fire in an upper unit — where residents were trapped — spread to four units affecting 12 apartments; no one was injured, though a cat died, and officials said the cause is under investigation. ABC7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GoPro will lay off about 145 workers—a 23% reduction—to lower costs amid declining revenue and losses. The Bay Area cuts are part of the company's cost-cutting plan, and a timeline for the layoffs has not been provided. San Francisco Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new district report shows Oakland public schools need $3.5 billion in upgrades because many buildings are old and lack cooling. The school board will review the 2026 Facilities Master Plan and select projects later this month (38 campuses need work soon). The Oaklandside
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a decade of legal battles, No Coal activists are launching a new effort in West Oakland — they are petitioning the Bay Area Air District to enforce stricter air rules that would require covered coal trains. The group held a meeting on April 1 at the West Side Missionary Baptist Church. The Oaklandside
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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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Oakland School for the Arts Jazz Performance
7:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience vibrant student jazz ensembles pushing the boundaries of tradition with electrifying performances.
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Guided Field Trip to Oakland FamilySearch Center
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free for CGS members — Explore genealogy resources with guided insights before renovations begin.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The smaller the change, the easier it is to stick to.
~ James Clear
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