Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hyphy Burger will open a second location in East Oakland at 9895 East 14th St.—a renovated former KFC space cleared by health officials that will serve its popular smashburgers, fries, and milkshakes. Co-owned by influencer BayAreaFoodz and his partners, the expansion will bring new local dining options in the coming weeks. San Francisco Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Oakland police said that an initial investigation showed that Saturday morning shootings that killed two people and wounded at least four were not linked to the festival that ended hours earlier — Oakland First Fridays organizers stated the tragic incidents happened outside the event’s period. KTVU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Oakland Unified Schools, girls’ math scores dropped nearly 19% from 2019 to 2024—leaving them behind as boys’ scores improved by 4% during the same period. The Oaklandside
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland’s Fire Department reopened all 25 fire stations after months of renovations and temporary closures. An open house was held at Station 10 in Grand Lake on Sept. 6—an open house at Station 25 is planned for Sept. 13. The Oaklandside
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 600 Kaiser midwives and nurse anesthetists went on a 12-hour strike Monday at Kaiser hospitals, demanding fair treatment and improved staffing — while Kaiser said it remained disappointed with the unions' decision and vowed to continue bargaining. KTVU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kaitlyn Chen is a popular player for the Golden State Valkyries whose jersey sales and role as a role model have sparked a strong fan following—she is admired by many in the Bay Area despite playing few minutes. After being cut from training camp, she returned and works hard to show that every athlete can succeed. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Mexico’s men’s national soccer team known as El Tri played its first game in 14 years at the Oakland Coliseum on Saturday, Sept. 6, with over 45,000 local Mexican American fans filling the stadium and overcoming fears of ICE raids—showing strong community resilience. The Oaklandside
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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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