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Monday, August 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, thousands gathered in Oakland for the annual Laurel Street Fair and World Music Fest where locals enjoyed family-friendly music, food, and crafts that celebrate a long-standing community tradition. Founders highlighted the event’s 24-year history of safe streets—local officials have reported a drop in violent crime that helped keep the fair secure. ABC7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hyphy Burger held its grand opening in West Oakland on August 2, drawing hundreds for its simple two-burger menu and festive car culture décor. The co-owners Darian 'Bay Area Foodz' Frazier and Akeem 'Guapdad 4000' Hayes, along with partners, celebrated with local councilmembers (Carroll Fife and Ken Houston) at the former All Star Donuts & Burger (located at W. Grand and Market St). Oakland Voices
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, Oakland police reported six shootings—including a fatal incident on Aileen Street in North Oakland where a man was killed and a suspect arrested—and injuries to seven others in separate incidents on 46th Street, 66th Avenue, 14th and Madison, MacArthur Boulevard, and Lakeshore Avenue, with hospitals reporting the injured are in stable condition. San Francisco Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ West Edge Opera’s Wozzeck premiered on Aug. 9 at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center and paired stark staging with strong acting to show how war and greed hurt everyday people — the simple set and vivid design highlighted the opera’s brutal message. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ AC Transit announced that major changes will alter 85% of its bus lines—affecting 3 million monthly riders from Richmond to Fremont and improving 1,500 bus stops with new signage and stop adjustments after two years of feedback. The changes will take effect Sunday. San Francisco Chronicle
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Redfin report finds that most Bay Area homes have gained hundreds of thousands of dollars since they were last bought, with nearly three-quarters of San Jose properties increasing by at least $500,000. These gains may lead to high capital gains tax bills—up to around $100,000 for some sellers. San Francisco Chronicle
SHOP NEWS
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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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Cyrus Chestnut Concert
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Piedmont Piano Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience the masterful jazz of Cyrus Chestnut as he showcases his technical skill and soulful style.
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Kirk Whalum Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth sounds of Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum as he brings his jazzy vibes to Oakland.
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