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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Latin jazz legend Pete Escovedo is on a new California tour that begins in Oakland today with an exhibit at Studios 11 and The Grand Gallery. His bold abstract paintings — inspired by his lifelong music career and personal memories — will be shown in San Francisco until Aug 2 before the tour moves on to Los Angeles, Carmel and San Diego. ABC7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland will launch Space Week with interactive events for families starting Wednesday through Aug. 3—targeting children ages 6 to 12 with astronaut training, rover challenges, and a weekend festival featuring a real astronaut. The program offers mission logs for visitors to track activities and earn prizes. KTVU
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nick Kurtz of the Athletics made history Friday, July 25 when he became the first major league rookie to hit four home runs in one game against the Houston Astros+ he also had six hits, 19 total bases, eight RBIs and six runs scored in his record-setting performance. The 22-year-old slugger finished his six-for-six night outstandingly and led the league in key stats for July. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ After All-Star forward Kayla Thornton suffered a season-ending right knee injury on July 25, the Golden State Valkyries face tough decisions as they rely on Janelle Salaün and Iliana Rupert for scoring and may pursue trade options before the Aug. 7 deadline — a move that could affect their playoff hopes. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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T Sisters at The Freight with Ralph Roddenbery
4:00 – 6:30 p.m. — The Freight — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sibling harmonies and soulful folk sounds of the T Sisters as they perform live.
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Mac Mall Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the pioneering rhythms of Mac Mall, a Bay Area hip-hop legend.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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