Good Day
Oakland
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Oakland Black Cowboy Association said its 51st anniversary parade and festival is at risk after its entire $20,000 budget was lost due to alleged mismanagement, and it is now raising funds to cover permits and expenses. The event is scheduled at Defremery Park in West Oakland in a little over a month—organizers hope to preserve their community heritage. KTVU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ UC Berkeley professor Anastassia Fedyk said she fled to an underground shelter in Kyiv on Wednesday night when Russian drone attacks were heard, and she told KTVU on Saturday morning that further strikes in southern Ukraine have prompted Bay Area groups to help run safe education centers—her organization uses technology to match humanitarian aid with urgent needs. KTVU
- ➤ California lawmakers introduced two related bills that will let rideshare drivers unionize without losing their independent contractor status—one bill also lowers insurance rules. Drivers, including some from Oakland, say they hope the changes will bring fairer wages and better work protections as the bills move to the legislature soon—gaining support as a long-awaited opportunity for many. KTVU
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Homeowners in Oakland with wood-framed homes built before 1980 can apply for the Earthquake Brace + Bolt lottery to receive up to $3,000—or $7,000 for low-income properties—for upgrades that improve earthquake safety. Applicants must wait for a building permit until they are accepted, and the lottery will run until Oct 1. KTVU
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Life Drawing Session at Faultline Artspace
5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage in short poses and unleash your creativity in a vibrant art atmosphere.
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Jeffrey Osborne Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets required — Experience the smooth R&B sounds of Grammy-nominated artist Jeffrey Osborne live in Oakland.
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Jeffrey Osborne Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with R&B legend Jeffrey Osborne featuring classics and new hits.
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GROOVES Closing Celebration
5-8 p.m. — Faultline Artspace — Free entry — Celebrate artistic contributions with the Album Art Tribute event.
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Urban Cycling Workshop: Day 2 Road Skills
5-10:30 p.m. — Hayward BART Station Parking Lot — Free entry — Enhance your cycling skills with on-bike practice and road drills in a supportive environment.
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Life Drawing Session
5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage in creative expression with a live model in a supportive atmosphere.
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Stardew Valley - Symphony of Seasons
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live orchestral journey through the beloved music of Stardew Valley.
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Biketopia 2025
5:00-8:30 p.m. — Preservation Park — Free - $85 — Celebrate Better Biking at Bike East Bay's annual member party and fundraiser.
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Psychedelic Furs Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the iconic sounds of The Psychedelic Furs live with special guest Gary Numan.
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Aminé - Tour de Dance 2025
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant night of hip hop and dance with Aminé.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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