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Oakland
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of dolls remain at a Martinez repair shop because the owner, diagnosed with dementia, could not finish repairs—her family is now working to contact customers and sell any unclaimed items. ABC7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bay Area duo Doug Clifton, 69, and Kathy Velez Katz, 70—longtime Deadhead community members—lost their lives in a Utah motorcycle crash on September 16 when a box truck crossed into their lane on State Route 50 near mile marker 136. San Francisco Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On an August morning, local nonprofit leader Mary Spicer and volunteers found abandoned boats, hazardous chemicals, and trash clogging the Oakland estuary while enforcement remains weak and no single agency has taken charge of cleanup. The city, which received a $3 million NOAA grant in 2024, is finalizing approvals to start a large-scale cleanup operation by the end of 2027—if delays can be overcome. The Oaklandside
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers passed a bill to fight antisemitism in classrooms that may lead to investigations of teachers for criticizing Israel—Gov. Newsom now faces pressure amid concerns that the law will chill honest discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Oakland and statewide. Some educators say the measure risks silencing meaningful conversations while supporters claim it protects students from discrimination. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Tim Dupuis, Alameda County's registrar of voters and top election official, will retire next March after nearly 15 years in service & a recent performance review as he focuses on his health and family. He said his departure will give the county seven months to find new leadership and prepare for upcoming elections. The Oaklandside
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ California and three other West Coast states issued new COVID vaccine guidance recommending shots for people 6 months and older—a broader approach than federal advice. Gov. Newsom signed AB 144 to ensure that California's insurers cover the vaccine based on trusted health guidelines. San Francisco Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Teenager Thomas McElroy fought his second bout on Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. in Tulsa as he builds his pro boxing career with support from local trainers and champions—he shows the Oakland boxing style that has made the city a long-time hub for fighters. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase was named WNBA Coach of the Year after she led her expansion team to a 23 to 21 record and their first playoff berth in league history—her first season in the league. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Tomorrow, the Laver Cup will begin at Chase Center as top-ranked players including Alcaraz and Fritz compete on Team Europe and Team World. The event brings international tennis back to San Francisco—a nod to the Bay Area's rich history in the sport. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Wet Leg Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket information available — Experience the electrifying live performance by Wet Leg, showcasing their new album 'moisturizer'.
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Life of the Party with Dre From The Bay, Kat Jabba, and DJ Ignacia
10 p.m. – 1 a.m. — Crybaby — Limited free entry with RSVP — Experience hip-hop vibes and dance to local DJs during Oakland's First Fridays.
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Saturday in THE ZONE at Liberation Park
3-7 p.m. — Liberation Park — Free entry — Skate and vibe at the famous Umoja Outdoor Skating Rink with the best music and fun for the whole family.
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