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Oakland
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A fire damaged Oakland’s historic Camron-Stanford House today and voters will soon decide on city charter reform in November, while advocates oppose a new coal terminal, a nonprofit secures a building for teacher housing, and the Fruitvale library may be renamed as Earth Day brings community cleanups. The Oaklandside
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Several Oakland-area restaurants are closing, with Millennium on College Ave set to close after May 16 due to financial issues, Crepe Pan on Piedmont serving sweet and savory crepes shuttering after a 10-year run, and Sweet Fingers in East Oakland relocating soon while Tasty Pot in Berkeley has permanently closed. The Oaklandside
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Saumitra Kelkar is turning his Instagram into a classroom on Oakland ecosystems, collecting native plant seeds and sharing hands-on lessons at local sites near Lincoln Square – his work helps residents learn the importance of native habitats and the risks from invasive species. The Oaklandside
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland City Council is set to vote next week on a pilot project with Aerbits (a San Francisco company) that will deploy AI drones over 1,440 miles of roads to locate illegal dumping, costing $150,000 for a six-month trial. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Starting Sunday, April 12, free Sunday afternoon parking in Oakland will end as meters run from noon to 6 p.m.; city officials say the update aims to boost business while some residents worry about its impact. ABC7
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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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Ayo Brame's Birthday Celebration
9:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Celebrate the remarkable talent of saxophonist Ayo Brame on his birthday with an unforgettable musical journey.
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Tapestry: Weaving the Community of Dance
7-9 p.m. — Temple Hill — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of diverse dance forms uniting professionals and students from across the Bay Area.
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