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Oakland
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PG&E announced a plan to bury 1,077 miles of powerlines underground as part of its 2026-2028 Wildfire Mitigation Plan to lower wildfire risk in high-risk areas—its cost will be set later through regulatory filings. KTVU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland voters cast ballots in a special mayoral election held Tuesday to choose a leader after former Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled—nine candidates competed including frontrunners Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor. Polls were open from 7am to 8pm while voters also cast ballots for a District 2 councilmember and a sales tax measure. KTVU
- ➤ Oakland City Council agreed Monday to postpone the sale of the $125 million Coliseum stake until spring 2026—pending Alameda County finalizing its 50% sale to AASEG. Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins said the delay will not affect current budget plans. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday night, the Golden State Valkyries picked three players ahead of their first season—Lithuanian guard Justė Jocytė at the 5th pick, Shyanne Sellers from Maryland at the 17th, and Kaitlyn Chen from Connecticut at the 30th pick. The team said the new players will strengthen its roster and will face the Los Angeles Sparks on May 16 at 7 p.m. at Chase Center—boosting their start in the league. KTVU
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Research-Do It Right the First Time: Part 2
11 AM — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Learn effective strategies for developing a research plan and log with an experienced family history researcher.
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Find Help with AI Search on FamilySearch
11 AM - 12 PM — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore AI-assisted genealogy with insights from a FamilySearch expert.
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Lamb of God Easter Oratorio
2-4 p.m. — Temple Hill Auditorium — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with a powerful musical portrayal of the Savior's final week.
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Easter Celebration with Terrie Odabi
7-8:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience a night of soulful blues and heartfelt melodies with Terrie Odabi and her band.
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Research-Do It Right the First Time: Part 3
11 AM — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Delve into writing sources and research analysis with an experienced family history expert.
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Ichiko Aoba: Luminescent Creatures World Tour
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting melodies of Ichiko Aoba as she transports audiences through her innovative music and captivating storytelling.
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Lizzy Dutton Record Release Show
7-12 p.m. — Ivy Room — $14.73 ADV / $15 DOOR — Celebrate the release of Lizzy's debut album 'See It All' with live performances and special guests.
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Ayo Brame's 18th Birthday Celebration
10 p.m. – 1 a.m. — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Celebrate Ayo Brame's 18th birthday with captivating performances from the talented saxophonist making waves in the music scene.
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Brush Lettering Workshop at Motivat Coffee
10:30 a.m. — Motivāt Coffee Roasters — Ticket required — Learn modern calligraphy in a relaxing and creative environment focusing on mindfulness and artistic expression.
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The Sunday After: Oak Life x Lyrical Assembly
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — The New Parkway Theater — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of faith, music, and creativity with dynamic performances and community connection.
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