Good Day
Oakland
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oakland teachers plan a one-day unfair labor practice strike on May 1 — they allege the district withheld key financial details amid contract talks over budget cuts. The Oakland Unified School District said schools will remain open and warned the strike could disrupt student learning. The Oaklandside
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A new report from Northwestern Mutual showed that many U.S. adults believe they need $1.26 million to retire comfortably, and over half worry they may outlive their savings. Californians said they need about $1.47 million—roughly $200K more—than the national figure. KTVU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ This summer, Oakland will finish installing 19 new Bay Wheels docking stations across the flatlands—including 10 in East Oakland and a station at Brooklyn Basin—while no new stations will be placed east of 71st Avenue. OakDOT is also gathering resident survey feedback in May as part of a $20 million expansion funded by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The Oaklandside
SHOP NEWS
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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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Facebook and Genealogy Research
11 AM – 12 PM — FamilySearch center — In-person and Zoom options available — Learn how Facebook can enhance your genealogy research.
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Tall, Dark and Healing Book Release Party
4-6:30 p.m. — Medicine for Nightmares — Pre-order available — Celebrate Grammy Nominee Shawn William's new poetry book with an evening of spoken word.
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Slowdive Concert at Fox Theater
7-9 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets starting at $57 — Experience the dreamy sounds of Slowdive in a beautiful setting.
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