Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
Good morning, Oakland.
💼 Business
21st Amendment Brewery in San Leandro will end operations on Nov.
4 as its sales dropped and lender funding ended—while Edith’s Pie in Oakland plans to close this autumn after Thanksgiving and Seoul Hotdog in Berkeley closed on Sept. 6 amid declining business.
A new map from a modeling firm shows wildfire risk scores across Bay Area ZIP codes—insurers use these scores to decide which homes to cover and set rates.
In Oakland, older homes in tight neighborhoods face higher risks of fast-spreading fires.
🎭 Culture
After posting on Sept.
10, Oakland music venue Thee Stork Club banned AI-generated flyers, requiring human-made artwork for its promotional materials. The club—partnering with select artists—will offer discounts to bands needing help making posters.
Chef Mark Liberman at Mago has arranged eight events—starting Sept.
14 and ending Oct. 11—to celebrate Latin American Heritage Month with community partners like La Cocina, Bolita Masa, and Parche. The series will feature cultural programming and chef collaborations at 3762 Piedmont Ave, showcasing the region’s diverse Latin flavors.
🎓 Education
Immigrant students in Oakland are skipping school because they fear ICE raids—social workers say that many are now forced to work instead of learning.
The district is expanding support programs and reinforcing its sanctuary policy to help these students stay safe and attend classes.
The Oakland school district faces an $80 million deficit next year and spends $4 million more each month than it earns, while teachers ask for a 9% raise retroactive to July 1 and extra help to lower class sizes and workloads.
District officials say there is no money for raises or new staff and that budget cuts will be needed by October 8—intensifying labor talks.
🏛️ Government
At a board meeting on Thursday, BART leaders grilled executives over a network storm that caused a systemwide outage.
Sylvia Lamb admitted her team was responsible and General Manager Robert Powers promised future work would occur on weekends—confined to specific areas to prevent a repeat incident.
Assistant City Administrator Harold Duffey lost his request for a restraining order against activist Seneca Scott on Thursday after a judge ruled there was no evidence of threats—Duffey said he will seek a defamation lawsuit to defend his reputation.
Scott said his right to free speech was infringed and plans to file a First Amendment suit against Duffey and other city officials.
Today the California Senate approved SB 105 to help BART and other transit agencies find short-term financing with a deadline of January 10—Gov. Newsom said transit is a lifeline for millions.
The bill was passed unanimously after pressure from key lawmakers and transit advocates who feared service cuts.
🏥 Health
Kaiser Permanente, California’s largest private health provider, will offer free Covid vaccinations—available at Oakland Medical Center and other locations—to all members over 6 months old starting September 15.
Major drugstore chains in Oakland continue to limit free shots to insured customers per FDA guidelines.
🎉 Oakland Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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