Good Day
Oakland
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Oakland Black Cowboy Association may cancel its October 4 parade due to a funding shortfall and is asking for community help via GoFundMe—expenses like stage, canopy, porta potties and insurance threaten the event. Members say the parade, which has been a tradition for over 50 years, is key to preserving Black cowboy heritage. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A small 2.6 earthquake shook the East Bay hills early Sunday morning near the Clark Kerr Campus in Berkeley — the tremor occurred at 5:05 a.m. — and no damage was reported. SFGate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the Palestinian-owned Jerusalem Coffee House for asking Jewish customers to leave after noticing their religious symbols, and owner Fathi Abdulrahim Harara denied the charges. His lawyers and community supporters argued that the suit misrepresents the incident—claiming it is a tactic to attack a space that unites people. Oakland Voices
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Bay Area housing market fell about 2% from last year, but San Francisco home sales grew 5% as buyers show renewed hope and hope driven by AI companies. In Oakland, higher inventory has led sellers to offer deals to buyers, keeping the market softer despite a slight rise in sales. San Francisco Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cal freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele completed 20 of 30 passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns in his debut as the Bears beat Oregon State 34-15 on Saturday — his play boosts expectations for Cal's season. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Coastal Cleanup & Creek to Bay Day
9 AM – 12 PM — Middle Harbor Shoreline Park — Free entry — Help clean the shoreline while enjoying snacks and community spirit.
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