Good Day
Oakland
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new interactive tool from the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority shows that between July 2023 and June 2024, Alameda County had the Bay Area’s third-highest eviction rate at 2.3% as tenants in East Oakland’s 94605 ZIP code faced frequent eviction lawsuits due to missed rent payments—highlighting ongoing challenges in tenant legal representation. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oakland is hosting a busy week of arts events starting Saturday, Aug.9 with the Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival taking over MacArthur Boulevard and a Blues benefit at Eli’s Mile High Club to help a local venue facing financial troubles. Other events include The Art of Clouds exhibit at Gray Loft Gallery, concerts by AfterGlow Chorus and local artist Alexander Taite, and a later show by The Fray at Fox Theater — all adding to a rich cultural lineup this week. The Oaklandside
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-four whales died in the Bay this year, including 8 gray whales from ship strikes—and local scientists say many more deaths may have gone unreported. Environmental groups and Rep. Liccardo have raised legal concerns and threatened to sue federal agencies for better protection of marine life. The Oaklandside
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ MC Hammer is being sued by JPMorgan Chase in San Joaquin County Superior Court for allegedly missing monthly payments on his Land Rover loan, with court documents showing he owes $76,732.79 after he stopped paying in May 2024—he still has the vehicle in his possession. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former San Leandro city manager Fran Robustelli filed a lawsuit in Alameda County Superior Court accusing council members Victor Aguilar and Bryan Azevedo of pressuring city leadership to declare a homelessness emergency—an action that may have benefited a tiny home company owned by Oakland businessmen David and Andy Duong. KTVU
SHOP NEWS
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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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Afrobeats at the Lake Festival
1-8 p.m. — Snow Park — $10 Early Bird tickets available — Celebrate California's biggest outdoor afrobeats festival with a lineup of diverse performances and vendors.
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Concerts By The Lake 2025
6-8 p.m. — Pleasant Hill City Hall — Cash/CC accepted — Enjoy food, drinks, and live music in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Life Drawing Session at Faultline Gallery
5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage your creativity with a life drawing session featuring a live model.
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AI Tips for Genealogy Research
10:30-10:45 a.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore the latest AI tips to enhance your genealogy research in a brief chat.
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