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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Parents of Piedmont teen Krysta Tsukahara are suing the driver's estate after the Cybertruck crash during Thanksgiving break killed her and two friends—seeking answers about the night of the fatal accident. ABC7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Overnight on April 25th, thieves broke into the 7-Eleven at Grand Avenue and Mandana Boulevard near Lake Merritt—attacking a clerk and throwing a rock through the door as police investigated a series of smash-and-grab thefts across Oakland. KTVU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gov Newsom released data on April 24th showing that if California were its own country its $1.4 trillion economy would rank fourth in the world behind the U.S., China & Germany while experts warned that tariffs and slow permitting for new housing and factories could slow future growth. KTVU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ W. Kamau Bell, an Oakland comedian and filmmaker, donated his $1 million Celebrity Jeopardy winnings to benefit Oakland schools. He announced the gift at Castlemont High on April 25th — the donation will fund Donors Choose projects to help teachers get needed supplies. KTVU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A California Department of Fish and Wildlife grant was awarded to Friends of Sausal Creek to restore native plants at Fern Ravine in Joaquin Miller Park. The project will expand the restoration area from 8.5 acres to 50 acres over three years—boosting the park’s native growth and visitor experience. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Today, Rotary Nature Center Friends hosts the annual Lake Merritt BioBlitz at the Sailboat House, 568 Bellevue Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.+ anyone with a smartphone can help record local species for the City Nature Challenge while volunteers guide on-site identifications and a wrapup session runs at the Junior Center of Art and Science from 1 to 3 p.m. The Oaklandside
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Charlene Wang, who grew up in Chinatown with her grandparents, was elected as Oakland's District 2 city council member after winning 59% of the vote — her opponent Kara Murray Badal conceded. She said she will boost police staffing, clear encampments, and renegotiate waste management contracts — and she had a meeting with Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell on Friday. KTVU
- ➤ City staff in Oakland reported that the finance department has delayed the second series of Measure U bonds, leaving many street paving projects in limbo as funds remain unavailable. Without the new bonds, the city will likely postpone more contracts—potentially delaying $20 million worth of road and affordable housing projects. The Oaklandside
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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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Got Genealogical Questions?
11 AM – 12 PM — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Get guidance from experienced researchers on tackling your genealogical challenges.
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Oakland Ballet - Angel Island Project
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Check for ticket pricing — Experience the return of Huang Ruo’s Angel Island with captivating new choreography and live music.
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Hawaiian Research Discussion
11 a.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore Hawaiian genealogy with expert assistance in this interactive session.
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German Research Discussion
11 a.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Explore German genealogy with expert Robert Jackson in an engaging session.
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds Live
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the powerful sounds of The Fabulous Thunderbirds as they blend blues, rock, and R&B in a high-energy performance.
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