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Oakland
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Airlines announced on Monday that it furloughed 270 pilots and demoted 140 captains to first officers as part of a restructuring aimed at restoring profitability — the move is expected to affect key routes from Oakland and San Jose. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Good Times Oakland opened its first brick-and-mortar bottle shop at 6369 Telegraph Ave. in North Oakland after months of renovations and permitting hurdles—plans for a bar and kitchen are in development while Krispy Joe’s will start serving pour-over coffee in the Golden Gate district on August 2. Nigerian restaurant 9jagrills soft opened on July 25 at 303 Broadway and will fully open on August 2 to offer West African dishes. The Oaklandside
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A memorial service was held Tuesday in Oakland for parole agent Joshua Byrd, a 40-year-old Navy veteran shot earlier this month, as hundreds of officers paid tribute while his accused killer, Bryan Keith Hall (48), faces murder charges and is held without bail. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ BBQ Without Borders will take place at Oakland Museum of California on August 2 from 3 to 7 p.m. as No Immigrants No Spice—led by Dr. Vibha Gupta—hosts a fundraiser featuring immigrant chefs sharing regional barbecue dishes, live performances, and a sustainability exhibit to raise $50,000 for the Resilience Fund. The Oaklandside
- ➤ This week in Oakland, Chabot Space and Science Center is hosting Space Week with family events and talks with NASA scientists while The Barbary offers free salsa nights every Thursday from 8 p.m.—Bay Resistance is also hosting protest art meetups. Other events include Friday Nights at OMCA with drag performances and a film screening with a panel discussion at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center on August 2—giving residents additional chances to enjoy local culture. The Oaklandside
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland Zoo staff tried to help a wild California condor named Jane—brought from Ventana Wildlife Society when she showed signs of heavy lead poisoning—but she died on Saturday. Officials said the bird's stomach contained lead fragments that made surgery too late and stressed how dangerous lead ammunition is to the endangered species. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City staff showed revised plans for the Grand Avenue paving project on July 16, replacing the protected bike lane with painted buffered lanes and a pedestrian refuge due to lost Caltrans funding—residents and business owners raised concerns about safety and parking impacts. The Oaklandside
SHOP NEWS
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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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Let’s Talk FamilySearch: A Group Exploration
1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Engage with expert guidance to master your FamilySearch journey and explore your genealogy.
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