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Oakland
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A large group of protesters blocked the 7th Street offramp from northbound I-880 on Friday morning in Oakland, demanding that the city stop its arms shipment to Israel. The demonstrators supported the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. ABC7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Oakland agreed to pay $7 million to cyclist Ty Whitehead, who was severely injured in 2017 when his bike hit a pothole during a charity ride, marking the largest settlement Oakland has paid for dangerous road conditions—Whitehead said the payout will help him recover and resume his regular activities. San Francisco Chronicle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Del Cielo Brewing, a Latin-owned microbrewery founded in 2018, will release its limited-run Patria Hazy IPA for Hispanic Heritage Month—20% of its proceeds will go to local Latin-run non-profits. Founders Cielomar Cuevas and Luis Castro have grown the company using their heritage and passion for quality beer—helping build a strong local community following. KTVU
- ➤ Blue Bottle will leave the WC Morse building in Temescal on Sept. 26—declining business led to shorter hours after serving Oakland since 2014. Roasted and Raw will soon close and seek a buyer for its space on 14th at Jefferson as its service winds down. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bay Area AMC theaters will host Taylor Swift’s 89-minute Showgirl film event starting Oct 3—featuring the premiere of the music video 'The Fate of Ophelia' and behind-the-scenes footage that lets fans sing and dance while following simple rules, and the screenings will run through Oct 5 with tickets costing $12. San Francisco Chronicle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, a panel featuring NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, 49ers owner Jed York+San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie discussed the projected economic benefits of Super Bowl LX, which will be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Feb. 8, 2026. The panel said the event and its week-long festivities could boost Bay Area counties by an estimated $370 to $630 million. San Francisco Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Families in Action found that only 3 in 10 Oakland students can read at grade level and 1 in 4 are proficient in math—prompting the group to call for more school district transparency as Oakland Unified said it is boosting literacy efforts with new tutors and updated assessments. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Many Oakland shop owners have never heard of MACRO—an Oakland program that sends trained civilians to handle non-violent issues instead of involving the police. Some owners shared that while MACRO has helped in a few cases, they urged the city to improve its advertising to make the program clearer. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Today, Oaklandside released its ninth podcast episode where host Tasneem Raja, news editor Darwin BondGraham, and reporter Jose Fermoso explained how the team fights to keep government records open. The discussion covered their lawsuit over election records, police radio encryption, and topics such as Waymo coming to Oakland + local issues like AI in schools and Edith's Pie closing. The Oaklandside
- ➤ On September 19th, Oakland and San Francisco leaders unveiled a new fund run by the San Francisco Foundation to help immigrants with urgent financial needs caused by tough immigration policies—aiming to raise $10 million to cover rent, food and legal fees. San Francisco Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jonathan Kuminga’s agent said talks with the Warriors are public as Kuminga trains in Cleveland ahead of training camp on September 29—his $7.9 million contract offer ends on October 1 and gives him a player option for trade flexibility. He added that teams like the Suns and Kings have shown sign-and-trade interest, which may give him new choices for his future. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Carlos Alcaraz, 22, won the U.S. Open on Sept 7 and arrived in the Bay Area with a fresh look as he prepares to lead Team Europe at this weekend’s Laver Cup at Chase Center. Team World, which includes American players, will face him soon—he will then head to Asia next week. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Nate Smith Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the eclectic rhythms of GRAMMY®-nominated drummer Nate Smith, blending jazz, R&B, and hip-hop.
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Bill Charlap Trio Performance
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets vary — Experience the renowned Bill Charlap Trio as they perform classics from the American Popular Songbook.
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