Good Day
Oakland
Monday, April 21st, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ San Leandro police officer Jason Fletcher, charged with manslaughter for the fatal shooting of Steven Taylor during an April 18, 2020 Walmart call, has not yet gone to trial—Taylor’s family remains worried as the next court date is set for July. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The African American Quilt Guild of Oakland celebrated 25 years by teaching quilting and displaying its work at community centers and museums—its creative process linked history with art. ABC7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Between September 2024 and March 2025, home values in several Oakland ZIP codes fell by 3% or more — a stark contrast to Silicon Valley areas that saw increases above 5%. Data from Zillow shows that high mortgage rates kept first-time buyers away while cash-rich buyers competed for luxury homes. San Francisco Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Warriors must have Steph Curry reduce turnovers due to his sore thumb and Draymond Green control his temper — both adjustments needed to meet a Houston team ready to bait them in their first-round series starting Sunday. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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AMBayArea Summit 2025
1-7 p.m. — Chabot Space & Science Center — Registration required — Connect with industry leaders and explore the future of manufacturing in the Bay Area.
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Spanish Language Meetup
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard — Free entry — Practice and converse in Spanish with speakers of all levels in a fun, inclusive atmosphere.
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Patrick Landeza with Brook Mahealani Lee
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Month with an evening of Hawaiian music and hula.
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Viva Oakland Festival
10 a.m.-9 p.m. — Oakland First Fridays — Free entry — Celebrate Latin culture with performances, art, and delicious food from across Latin America.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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