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Oakland
Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Oakland offers free events with a big First Friday festival along Telegraph Avenue featuring local art and music; on Saturday, there is a farmers market, a library celebration, and a skate event in East Oakland, while Sunday brings free museum entries, a waterfront market, and a band concert at Lakeside Park—bringing many ways for residents to enjoy local culture. Oakland Voices
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tesla sent private invitations on July 31st to test a new ride-hailing service in the Bay Area that lets drivers use self-driving mode as long as they remain ready to take control—subject to California regulations requiring a driver in the vehicle. The pilot service covers routes from north of the Golden Gate to parts of the East Bay and down to San Jose and will not charge customers during its initial phase. KTVU
- ➤ Hyphy Burger in West Oakland will hold a grand opening on Saturday, Aug 2 with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. and a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m.—the event will feature free meals for the first 50 kids, jumpers, face painting, reptiles, horses and live shows. The co-founders, food influencer Darion Frazier, rapper Guap and entrepreneur Zack Alwajeeh plan to add new menu items like a pastrami burger, vegan burger and mini doughnuts to expand their popular menu of smash burgers and shakes. The Oaklandside
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Alameda County Regional Auto Theft Task Force recovered nearly $30 million in stolen property over the last 18 months and on July 21 used a drone and spike strip to arrest a suspect fleeing in a stolen Jeep in Oakland (the team includes officers from Oakland PD, the county sheriff’s office, and CHP). KTVU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today the Black Arts Movement Film Festival kicks off in Oakland with screenings, artist talks and community mixers at downtown venues from August 1 to 3. The three-day event—highlighting over 40 films and 21 activities and honoring legacies like Nikki Giovanni and Oscar Micheaux—offers a wide range of programs across multiple locations. Oakland Voices
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fathi Abdulrahim Harara, owner of Jerusalem Coffee House on Telegraph Avenue, was sued by the DOJ after two Jewish customers claimed they were denied service for wearing the Star of David—he and his supporters maintained the lawsuit was meant to silence Palestinian voices while critics argued the case focused on upholding civil rights. This case moved into the discovery phase as local groups offered conflicting views on the shop's treatment of its customers. KTVU
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Atchison Village in Richmond was identified as the Bay Area’s most affordable neighborhood with typical home prices at $210,883—markedly lower than values that often exceed $1 million elsewhere. The historic community, originally built for Kaiser shipyard workers during World War II, stands in contrast with Oakland’s Chinatown, which reported prices of $373,838. KTVU
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oakland Ballers built their team in just seven months and achieved a 46-16 record in their second season to clinch a Pioneer League playoff berth; the team uses local talent—boosting the league’s best pitching staff with a 4.40 ERA—as it aims for a championship win. The Oaklandside
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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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Rootstech Video Series: Reading Old Documents
6:30-7:30 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore the art of reading old documents with this informative video session.
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The Pleasure Routine Concert
8-10 PM — Thee Stork Club — Check for ticket prices — Experience the melodic tunes of The Pleasure Routine and enjoy their latest album, Worndrobe.
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