Good Day
Oakland
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Oakland Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at around 3:45 a.m. on July 27 at an illegal nightclub along 85th Avenue, where family identified the victim as Fernando Castillo Rodriguez (23), manager of a local cookie and baking company. KTVU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Internal records show that last summer, school leaders were not informed in time about dangerous lead levels in school water, leaving principals without clear guidance. The district has now assembled a new team to handle lead testing and repairs—aiming to prevent future miscommunication. The Oaklandside
SHOP NEWS
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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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Life Drawing Session
5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience an evening of creativity with short poses and a live model.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Winston Churchill
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