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Oakland
Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bad Walter's Bootleg Ice Cream in Rockridge released a new lactose-free flavor called Rize and Shine, made with brown butter sourdough ice cream and blended with roasted strawberry jam and candied bread crumbs. Owner Sydney Arkin said the shop, which employs 13 workers, creates one or two creative flavors each week—showcasing a careful blend of art and science in its process. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This week, Oakland and nearby Berkeley will host a diverse slate of live music shows that begin today and run through Wednesday. The events include rap with Ouija Macc at Crybaby at 7 p.m.—alt-country with Animal Piss, It’s Everywhere at Thee Stork Club at 8 p.m.—world beat with Karamo Susso at La Peña at 8 p.m.—folk with Mireya Ramos and The Poor Choices at The Freight at 8 p.m.—metal with Bloodywood at The UC Theatre at 7:30 p.m.—alternative with Oomfchella at 924 Gilman St. at 6 p.m.—rock with Father John Misty at The Greek Theatre at 7 p.m.—jazz with Alex Stabile at Piedmont Piano Company at 5 p.m.—Celtic-punk with Dropkick Murphys at Fox Theater at 7 p.m.—and rock with Heart Attack Man at Cornerstone at 7 p.m. East Bay Express
- ➤ Oakland native Chinaka Hodge led the writing team for Marvel’s Disney+ miniseries Ironheart, which tells the story of a young superhero from Chicago. She explained in an exclusive interview from Leimert Park how her Oakland roots and background in poetry helped shape the series—connecting her past and present creative work. Oakland Voices
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County supervisors voted on Tuesday to allocate over $1.4 billion from Measure W funds to address homelessness by supporting shelter, housing, and vital services. The board set aside 80% of the revenue—about $170 million per year—for these initiatives and may add up to another $120 million if extra funds become available. KTVU
- ➤ The Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved the $125 million sale of a 50% stake in the Oakland Coliseum on Tuesday, July 23, letting Oakland Acquisition Company advance plans to redevelop the aging 112-acre site into a mixed-use complex—residential, retail, entertainment and sports facilities. The deal must close by June 30, 2026, and the redevelopment project is projected to cost $5 billion. KTVU
- ➤ The Alameda County Law Library (located at 12th and Oak in downtown Oakland) provides free legal books, forms, computers and clinics with support from trained librarians. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help Oakland residents find answers in the legal system. The Oaklandside
SHOP NEWS
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Genius Wesley Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — The Sound Room — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience the prodigious jazz talent of drummer Genius Wesley along with local rising stars.
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Milonga Rubia Dance Event
7-11 p.m. — Just Dance Ballroom — $20 entry — Enjoy a lively Milonga with diverse DJs in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Life Drawing at Faultline Gallery
5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage your artistic skills with a live model in short poses.
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AI Tips for Genealogy Research
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Discover the latest AI tips to enhance your genealogy research in this informative chat.
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Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Ticketed event — Celebrate two decades of soulful hits from the 'Princess of Hip-Hop Soul' in her hometown.
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Leanne Morgan Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Original tickets honored — Celebrate life’s wisdom with comedy from the rising star Leanne Morgan.
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Getting Started Part 5: Searching Smarter
1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore effective searching techniques to enhance your family history research.
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Heavy Petting Zoo FUNdraiser: Home Off The Playa
12-8 p.m. — 7th West — Donation encouraged — Groove to local DJs at this family-friendly fundraiser supporting the Heavy Petting Zoo art car's return to Burning Man.
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Life Drawing Session
5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience creative expression through life drawing with a live model.
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AI Tips for Genealogy Research
10:30-10:45 a.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Discover the latest AI tips to enhance your genealogy research.
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