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Oakland
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Oakland-based fundraising platform Flipcause delayed over $500,000 in donations, leaving many nonprofits without funds to pay staff or continue services—this has caused operational disruptions and hardships. Several groups, including East Oakland Collective which was owed over $120,000, have filed complaints and switched to other platforms—sparking legal and financial actions. Oakland Voices
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ California high schools failed to crack the top 10 in Niche's recent national rankings when Oakland's College Preparatory School dropped from No. 7 to No. 11 yet remains the best private school in the state—data came from test scores, surveys, and Department of Education figures. Meanwhile, California Academy of Mathematics & Science in Carson ranked highest among public schools at No. 24—highlighting a broader statewide drop in ratings. SFGate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bay Area Air District voted Tuesday to lower the fine particle level that triggers Spare the Air alerts and may raise alert days from 15 to up to 41 per year—district officials said the change will help protect public health. They also waived fees for prescribed fires that lower wildfire risks. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland Unified School board director Mike Hutchinson faces up to $95,000 in fines for missing key campaign finance filings in his 2016 run— the city's ethics commission has referred his case to an administrative hearing after repeated attempts to secure his cooperation, and his hearing is yet to be scheduled. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Oakland city staff plan to award a $4 million contract to Martin Marietta Materials despite the company breaking local sanctuary rules—its work would provide hot mix asphalt to repair roads with high pothole counts. Council members will review waiver requests and further terms at an upcoming City Council meeting. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Today, a federal government shutdown that began Oct 1 has forced tens of thousands of Bay Area federal workers to work without pay and track their hours by hand, while unions file suit in San Francisco—challenging planned mass layoffs and delays to disaster recovery programs. Key agencies like Social Security and the Justice Department now face added strain as officials warn that more layoffs could follow later this week. San Francisco Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Eric Dane, the Grey’s Anatomy actor, visited Washington, D.C. with nonprofit I AM ALS last month to meet with Congressman Swalwell in a bid to secure $1 billion in research funding for ALS—he said the effort is urgent after losing functionality in his right arm and wanting to be there for his daughters. San Francisco Chronicle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ According to WalletHub, a study ranked three Californian cities in the top 10 for foodies with San Francisco at #3, Sacramento at #9, and San Diego at #10, while Oakland ranked #28. The rankings were based on affordability, quality, and diversity of food scenes — using data from several sources. KTVU
- ➤ Two new restaurants have opened in Oakland — Payakk in Montclair, launched by the Secrets of Tiger crew offering Southern Thai dishes with native flavors, and Leo’s Diner in Uptown, founded by Leo Lobo of The Hatch serving diner classics until 3 p.m. today. The Oaklandside
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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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Life Drawing Session
5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage in creative expression with a live model in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Hollyfrancis, Meatcube & Jones Carwash Live Show
8-10 p.m. — Thee Stork Club — $10 adv., $12 door — Enjoy a night of alt-country grunge with local Oakland bands Hollyfrancis, Meatcube, and Jones Carwash.
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