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Oakland
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday night, a mysterious light streaked across the Bay Area sky and local experts identified it as the re-entry of a SpaceX upper stage that had launched Starlink satellites; an observer from Mount Hamilton reported the sight around 7:45 p.m. Officials explained the space junk burned up during re-entry—sparking widespread curiosity among locals. KTVU
- ➤ Andy Wang, known as Pengweather on Reddit, cleaned up an illegal dumping site on West Grand Avenue on Sept. 6 to show that even after his efforts the trash returns quickly—he now meets with city council members as Oakland struggles with a chronic dumping problem. San Francisco Chronicle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wag Hotels must meet new animal care rules to keep operating after settling a $150,000 lawsuit last month over pet mistreatment allegations, officials said. The company will set up an animal welfare department & train staff on safety practices such as using video monitoring and designating emergency pet care. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Later this year, Fatto a Mano Alimentari will serve fresh pasta and Tuscan dishes at Prescott Market in West Oakland while FOB West will offer Filipino tacos—bringing new dining options to the local food hall. The chefs plan to hold cooking classes and events as construction of the new stalls begins. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The viral streamer IShowSpeed visited West Oakland's Hyphy Burger on Thursday and fans gathered to get his picture—outside, a sideshow broke out with cars spinning donuts. The event showed the mix of excitement and chaos during his 35-day U.S. tour. KTVU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local readers urge Governor Newsom to veto Senate Bill 404 after lawmakers exempt metal shredders from hazardous waste laws—an action that they say will lock in decades of toxic pollution in Oakland. Other letters call for changes to immigrant detention practices and encourage support for travel and public media funding. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland's transportation staff said the city will delay enforcing the daylighting law that requires red curbs at intersections because it only has two painters—who handle other road projects. The department will seek extra funds for new painters so curb repainting will roll out gradually over several years—updating intersections as work is completed. The Oaklandside
- ➤ East Bay grandmother Harjit Kaur, 73, who lived in the US for 33 years, was deported to India on Sept. 22 after spending 15 days in ICE detention where she did not receive proper meals or water—she was given a plate of ice for her medicine and had to sleep on the floor. Her family held a protest on Sept. 12 to call attention to her harsh treatment. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Golden State Valkyries ended their debut season with many standout moments, including a dominating win over the Chicago Sky and a playoff-clinching victory at Chase Center — all 22 home games were sold out, showing strong defense and teamwork. Star players Kayla Thornton and Veronica Burton led the expansion team to record-setting wins in their first WNBA season. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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