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Oakland
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Newsom signed a bill on Saturday that bans most law enforcement officers—including federal immigration agents—from wearing masks during official business to counter federal overreach after recent mass arrests in Los Angeles. ABC7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Greg Papa returned to KNBR between his chemotherapy sessions and shared his fight with blood cancer while growing a beard as a reminder (his bone marrow transplant from his older brother Ron is set for November). He works from his East Bay home and said his future on the air depends on his strength during treatment. San Francisco Chronicle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ At Oakland’s Grand Lake, Chez Panisse alums at Sonder Café serve a messy BLT made with heirloom and cherry tomatoes and a special fontinaise. A reader advised trying the $20 sandwich before tomato season ends—Sonder Café operates on Saturdays at Grand Lake and Sundays on Clement Street. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Durand Jones & The Indications - Flowers Tour 2025
8-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets required — Experience an energetic night of soul and funk with Durand Jones & The Indications.
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