Good Day
Oakland
Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lucuma, a modern Peruvian restaurant in downtown Oakland, opened on July 25 and offers traditional dishes like ceviche and lomo saltado along with unique choices such as anticuchos de corazón—grilled beef hearts served with pavé potatoes and choclo—in a lively, artful setting. Co-owners Garrett Morris and Renzo Roca planned the menu and designed the space in five months to blend Peruvian heritage with Californian touches. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Belva Davis, the Bay Area's first Black female news anchor, died at 92 Wednesday morning after a long illness in Oakland. Her long career, which earned her 7 Emmy Awards — and helped open doors for future broadcasters — is honored by her family and community. KTVU
- ➤ Freddy Corbin — owner of the long-standing tattoo shops — moved the famed Temple Tattoo 13 from a declining 17th Street location to a new 3,000-square-foot space on 43rd Street in Temescal due to rising costs and safety concerns. The merged shop consolidated Temple Tattoo with Tattoo 13 and celebrated its 25th anniversary in June with longtime artists and loyal customers attending. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ The documentary short “Oakland Ilokana” tells the story of Filipino grandmother Marie Rivera Yip — a part of early immigration in Oakland — and her family history. It will premiere on Oct. 4 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and also show in San Leandro. The Oaklandside
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Less than two months after making its final loan payment, Oakland Unified School District faces insolvency as it has spent half of its reserve and overspends by $4 million each month—district leaders warn that ongoing teacher contract issues and a lack of spending cuts could lead to layoffs and school closures. The school board must submit detailed budget adjustments by Oct. 8 to address the crisis. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 2.8 earthquake struck less than 2 miles southeast of the Berkeley Tennis Club just before 6 a.m. Thursday at a depth of just over 5 miles—no damage was reported. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Scientists at USGS and Cal State Polytechnic Humboldt used fiber-optic cables as sensors to map a 7.0 quake off the Humboldt coast last December—employing distributed acoustic sensing—to improve early warning alerts. The study shows that this method may help warn people faster when shaking begins. SFGate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alameda County is pushing OUSD to submit a plan by Oct. 1 to cut spending and address its $4 million monthly deficit while board members will review proposals on Oct. 8 to shape next year’s budget; the board also approved a study of three vacant properties for workforce or affordable housing (and updated a sanctuary resolution to protect vulnerable students). The Oaklandside
- ➤ Oakland has launched an e-bike lending library at Fruitvale BART where 50 e-bikes are available for rent with a refundable deposit and fees of $20 for low-income riders and $120 for others — riders must be 18 or older and have secure indoor storage. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced a big rally and parade will celebrate the Oakland Ballers’ Pioneer League championship win. The parade will begin at city hall at 1 p.m. on Oct. 5 and end at Prescott Market. ABC7
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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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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.
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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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Musiq Soulchild Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Musiq Soulchild, a pioneer of the neo-soul movement.
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