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Oakland
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Oakland police investigated separate shootings that killed two and injured four early Saturday and caused stray bullet damage to local businesses, including a hair salon on San Pablo Ave whose windows and TV were hit as shown by the owner’s photos — the investigation continues. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oakland Pride celebrated its 15th anniversary on Sunday with a parade along Broadway that ended at Frank Ogawa Plaza—thousands enjoyed live performers, vendors, and a family zone with a dance pavilion and kids’ activities. San Francisco Chronicle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A $1.6 million Powerball ticket sold at a Circle K in Dublin made one East Bay player one of California’s top winners in Saturday night’s drawing — another $1.6 million prize went to a ticket from Love’s Travel Stop in Tehachapi as over 1.5 million winning tickets were sold statewide. San Francisco Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of fans filled the Coliseum in Oakland for a historic soccer friendly between Japan and Mexico that ended in a 0-0 draw with the parking lot turned into a party zone. The Mexican team’s truck was broken into earlier in the week—yet the players remained upbeat as they look ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. KTVU
- ➤ Joe Mathews recounted his 18-season journey in fantasy football—a game he traced to Oakland Tribune journalists in 1962—and explained how his long-held addiction and changes in the game have made him plan one last season. He noted that rising legal questions over online betting sites and a recent championship win have kept him from quitting the sport. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ On September 6, the Oakland Ballers used a new AI app called AaronLytics at Raimondi Park to help set lineups and in-game calls. Manager Aaron Miles said his calls matched the app's well but glitches made him update live stats and game rules. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Slow Crush with Faetooth
6:00–8:30 p.m. — Crybaby — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ethereal sounds of Faetooth as they perform hits from their latest album.
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Life Drawing Session at Faultline Gallery
5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage in creative expression with short poses in a supportive art environment.
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Alex G Live in Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the melodic genius of Alex G, a multi-instrumentalist with an acclaimed performance style.
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Jessie Murph Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets start at $20 — Experience the bold new voice of Jessie Murph with her powerful vocals and genre-blending hits.
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Life Drawing Session
5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience an engaging life drawing session with short poses.
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