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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police officers were shot at while responding to a domestic violence call in West Oakland on Friday—authorities arrested a suspect. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Two former FCI Dublin officers pleaded guilty to sex crimes on Thursday—bringing the total to 10 convicted officers, the most charged with these crimes at any federal prison, with sentencing set for November. KTVU
- ➤ Oakland saw a significant drop in violent crimes in the first half of the year as homicides fell by 21%, assaults by 18%, and robberies by 41% while arson rose 9%—city leaders credited stricter enforcement, the Ceasefire program, and community support for the change. KTVU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Children’s Fairyland will celebrate its 75th anniversary on September 1 with a birthday parade starting at 9:30 a.m. from the 19th Street BART station that will wind around the lake to the park & include interactive stations where kids can collect stamps for a limited-edition button. The park will also launch its first fully bilingual puppet show, Tío Conejo’s Big Wish, with daily shows at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. between Aug. 30 and Oct. 26 & offer affordable tickets for low-income families. The Oaklandside
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Hillcrest Elementary, seven water fixtures tested above the legal lead limit during a recent orientation, and OUSD testing shows that some schools still face lead issues — officials say filtration fixes at Hillcrest will be completed by next month. ABC7
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ JPMorganChase’s Oakland Community Center will host an online budgeting workshop on Aug. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. Martha Gil will explain how to set goals, manage spending and save money — key tips for balancing expenses. The Oaklandside
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In today's Oaklandside 510 podcast, host Tasneem Raja and contributor Tommy Craggs discuss Oakland sports as grassroots and minor league teams grow while also covering Sequoyah Country Club's plan to cut 175 redwoods, gaps in city spending and a rare bald eagle nest discovery. Oakland sports writer Dan Moore names his five most Oakland moments — a look at a local scene that is shifting from big franchises to community teams. The Oaklandside
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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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Mahjong Rules Book Talk and Game Play
6-8:30 p.m. — Chinese Historical Society of America Museum — $20-40 — Explore mahjong's history and gameplay with author Nicole Wong while enjoying refreshments and a book signing.
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