Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
Good morning, Oakland.
💼 Business
Blue Bottle will leave the iconic WC Morse building at 4270 Broadway in Oakland’s Temescal district tomorrow due to declining business—its location has served locals since 2014.
Employees unionized at its four East Bay sites in August—adding context to the closure decision.
🎭 Culture
Oakland R&B singer Kehlani sharply criticized an AI-generated musician for signing a $3M record deal—she posted on TikTok last week and said the AI did none of the work.
She warned that no one could justify using AI to create entire songs.
🏛️ Government
Oakland homeowners can apply for the Earthquake Brace — Bolt program to receive up to $3,000 in funds and $7,000 for low-income households to retrofit wood-framed homes at high earthquake risk.
Applicants must wait for approval before seeking a building permit, and the application window closes October 1.
📰 Lifestyle
The team behind Rose Pizzeria opened Cafe Brusco in Berkeley on Sept.
17—serving house-made bagels baked in a pizza oven, locally sourced coffee, and pastries while planning to add wine soon. Meanwhile, Olivia Coffee and Flower recently opened in Uptown Oakland, offering specialty drinks and light lunch items with fresh-cut flowers.
The San Francisco Chronicle Food & Wine team held a blind tasting of 13 vanilla ice creams at local grocery stores, scoring flavors and textures with samples served at controlled temperatures between 6 and 12 degrees Fahrenheit.
Their evaluation produced a top-five list that noted differences in creaminess and vanilla specks—details that may guide Oakland shoppers in choosing their pints.
🏈 Sports
Mayor Barbara Lee announced a parade celebrating the Oakland Ballers, who won the Pioneer League title on Sept.
21, that will run from Oakland City Hall (1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza) at 1 p.m. to Prescott Market in West Oakland on Oct. 5. The parade marks Oakland’s first professional sports celebration since 2018.
Oakland figure skater Alysa Liu scrapped her skating program with a D4vd song after it became linked to an ongoing investigation in LA—she is reworking her short program ahead of the Olympic Games in Milan.
The two-time U.S. champion said she needs a fresh start and will choose new music before upcoming competitions—ensuring she is ready for the 2026 Games.
Former 49ers running back Frank Gore and quarterback Alex Smith were nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday in their first year of eligibility—now they await further cuts before the final vote at NFL Honors on Feb.
8 at Levi’s Stadium.
🎉 Oakland Events
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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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prateek Kuhad Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating journey through the South Asian music scene with top artists like Prateek Kuhad and Abdul Hannan.
A Galaxy Far, Far Away Concert
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM — Temple Hill Auditorium — Free entry — Experience John Williams’s epic Star Wars score and a fun costume contest.
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