Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of June.
Good morning, Oakland.
Neighbor Hassan Najafi (Ajor Property Group) sued the Oakland Ballers for property damage at a building near 20th and Campbell from baseballs leaving Raimondi Park, seeking $325,000 while the team agreed to cover legal costs and disputes the damage claim; the legal case remains ongoing.
Oakland singer-songwriter Satya released her debut album "Yellow House" on June 5 as she used music to heal her inner child.
Raised in Oakland, she recorded the album in Nashville (with producer Colin Landen) and now continues writing new songs in Los Angeles.
Organizers say false media links between First Fridays and violent events that occurred hours after the festival ended have hurt the family-friendly event, with sponsors pulling out and vendors losing sales.
City leaders have pledged extra police and code enforcement to boost safety downtown & nearby.
New Parkway Theater will host a panel on Oakland’s history on Thursday, July 9 with East Bay Yesterday’s Liam O’Donoghue, Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation’s Mandolin Kadera-Redmond, and Peralta Hacienda’s Miguel Lopez (doors open at 6 p.m. with the program starting at 6:30 p.m.).
California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control reached a $1.5 million settlement with Radius Recycling for 21 violations at its West Oakland facility from fires between 2018 and 2023.
The deal mandates upgrades and funds local projects + does not cover the March fire under investigation.
Bay Area swimmer Catherine Breed, 33, will begin her 900-mile journey on July 1 by swimming from the Oregon border to the U.S.-Mexico border.
She will depend on a support boat to eat and sleep while training in open water.
Live in The Laurel Concert Series
7-9 p.m. — Degrees Plato Tap Room Bottle Shop & Kitchen — Free entry — Enjoy an unplugged performance by Orchestra Gold featuring Mariam Diakité in an evening of African psych rock.
Singers Night Celebration
7 p.m. — The Dome — $25 — Celebrate National Singers Night with live performances from local talents and a film screening.
Washington Freedom vs. Seattle Orcas
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience electrifying Major League Cricket action under the lights.
Don Toliver's Octane Tour in Oakland
June 26-27 — Oakland Arena — Tickets starting at $199 — Experience an electrifying hip-hop concert featuring Don Toliver and special guests.
Don Toliver - Octane Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Ticket information available — Experience the high-energy performance of Don Toliver with cinematic visuals and signature sound.
Major League Cricket: Seattle Orcas vs LA Knight Riders & San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom
2:30 & 6:30 p.m. — Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience thrilling cricket matches featuring top international players in the Bay Area.
Live Music Night featuring Moth Morgue and Friends
8-11 p.m. — Thee Stork Club — $10 adv., $12 door — Enjoy a night of diverse music with Moth Morgue, 555, and more in a lively Oakland venue.
Life of the Party - First Friday
10 p.m. — Crybaby — Free entry for first 25 with RSVP — Celebrate Oakland First Fridays with hip-hop beats, good drinks, and a hype dance floor.
Miko Marks at Corte Madera Summer Concerts
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Corte Madera Town Park — Free entry — Enjoy a free concert featuring the talented Americana singer Miko Marks as she performs diverse genres in a beautiful park setting.
America Celebrates Concert
7-8 p.m. — Temple Hill Auditorium — Free entry — Enjoy a patriotic musical performance by the Temple Hill Choir in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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