Good Day
Oakland
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Etel Calles, the community outreach coordinator at Oakland's El Timpano, led a disinformation workshop at a family resource center in Hayward to teach Spanish-speaking residents how to spot false information online—she used interactive examples like a game of Telephone to show how quickly misleading posts about ICE activity can spread. East Bay Express
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three workers died over the last eight years at Alco Iron & Metal in San Leandro, a family-owned recycling business with over 60 safety violations that failed to prevent fatal accidents — Cal-OSHA can only fine the firm rather than shut it down. KTVU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alfonso Dominguez opened Mia, a taqueria and mezcaleria at 439 Water St. in Jack London Square, where the Waterfront Hotel’s closure slowed foot traffic and he now offers a $20 lunch (featuring a mix of regional tacos and a full mezcal bar) to draw locals. He said weekends and summer prospects look promising despite the challenges of a tough business climate. East Bay Express
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Club Night took seven years to record its new album — Joy Coming Down — using memories from Covid shutdowns and personal losses, and the album will be released tomorrow. The band will perform live later this year as it continues to share its personal sound. East Bay Express
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice rescinded $811M in grants for violence prevention programs, causing Oakland groups like BOSS and the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform to face a loss of millions in future funds. Affected groups have 30 days to appeal the decision and are already enacting contingency plans—measures that include freezing new hires and seeking alternative funding sources. The Oaklandside
- ➤ The California DMV and TSA warn that REAL ID enforcement for boarding planes and entering federal buildings will begin on May 7—travelers who lack the REAL ID card must either secure it or use a valid passport. DMV Director Steve Gordon said offices are seeing a surge in appointments, and pre-uploading documents online can speed up the process. KTVU
SHOP NEWS
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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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FamilySearch 105: Finding and Merging Duplicates
11 AM – 12 PM — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Discover how to efficiently find and merge ancestor duplicates in the collaborative family tree.
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