Good Day
Oakland
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Oakland voters will decide Measure C at the June 2 primary to grant small businesses a one-year tax break and let new ventures skip taxes on up to $1 million of earnings. The program may be extended for up to three years and could cost the city $2.2M in revenue. The Oaklandside
- ➤ An Oakland-based company, Flipcause, faces legal action as investor Grand Avenue Advisors seeks over $1.15 million from co-founder Emerson Ravyn after the firm defaulted on a $600,000 loan amid its pending bankruptcy liquidation. The suit, filed on Jan. 27 in New York, gives Ravyn 30 days to respond. Oakland Voices
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Kenneth Rainin Foundation announced the Rainin Arts Fellowship last week — awarding $100,000 grants to Oakland artists Cece Carpio, Sarah Crowell, and Cheryl Dunye and San Francisco artist Danny Duncan — to support work in public art, dance, film, and theater. The Oaklandside
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Caltrans will close three Caldecott Tunnel bores from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. through the end of April. Bore 1 closed on Apr. 27, bore 2 is scheduled for today, and bore 4 will close on Apr. 29 and 30, so drivers should plan extra travel time. KTVU
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Kim Scott Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating night of contemporary jazz with powerhouse flutist Kim Scott.
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Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour
8 PM — Oakland Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the laughter of one of the world's most successful stand-up comedians, Gabriel Iglesias, live in Oakland.
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Notes & Words
7-11 p.m. — Fox Theater — All proceeds benefit UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals — Experience powerful storytelling and live music for a noble cause.
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Córdoba Live at Yoshi's
7:00 – 8:15 PM — Yoshi's — Ticket pricing information unavailable — Experience a unique fusion of global sounds with Córdoba's vibrant and uplifting songs blending pop, rock, and Latin influences.
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Black Pine Concert
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of funk, jazz, and soul brought to you by the Black Pine Circle Band and guest musicians.
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Patrick Landeza & Sons Performance
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of Hawaiian music, hula, and aloha with Patrick Landeza and family.
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Shalamar Reunion Concert
7:30 PM - 12:30 AM — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary R&B group Shalamar as they perform classic hits in a celebration of funk and soul.
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Heated Rivalry Bingo Night
6-7:30 p.m. — Drake's Dealership — $17 — Enjoy a lively evening of bingo with themed menu offerings and exciting prizes.
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GZA Live Concert
7:30-10:45 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lyrical genius of GZA, a legendary figure in hip-hop history.
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Hayley Williams Concert
7-10 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience an evening of stunning live music featuring Hayley Williams and Water From Your Eyes.
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