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Oakland
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Oaklandside 510 podcast reports a scam where Uptown drivers paid fake parking fines and shares plans for new vendors at Prescott Market and improvements in East Oakland—safety upgrades on Martin Luther King Jr. Way and the reopening of Tyrone Carney Park next summer. It also gives tips on earthquake safety and explains new police chase rules. The Oaklandside
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Starbucks is shuttering several East Bay cafes—three Oakland locations at Broadway and 30th, 2nd Street and Broadway, and Walker Avenue will close this week, and stores in Emeryville and Berkeley are also ending operations. The closures are part of a nationwide plan to cut roughly 500 outlets due to financial challenges and a lack of a path to stability. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Parche, a Colombian restaurant in Oakland, is launching a food and music pairing menu for Hispanic Heritage Month—featuring dishes like a reimagined ceviche served with music from Shakira, Bomba Stereo, Celia Cruz, and Bad Bunny. The next pairing session is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9. ABC7
- ➤ Oakland will host 13 spooky Halloween events through October 31 with guided haunted tours at Claremont and family trick-or-treating along Rockridge and Piedmont. The events offer a mix of local history, themed cocktails, and interactive experiences—something for every age. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Talented teens from Oakland School for the Arts teamed up with local chefs for the 'Cuisine + Couture' event as part of the annual Oakland Style celebration starting Oct. 8. Their food-inspired designs and dishes will be showcased at a runway and tasting event at the Oakland Museum of California on Oct. 12. KTVU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Samuel Merritt University will open a new $240 million campus in downtown Oakland in January, featuring modern classrooms, labs and a virtual reality center for 2,000 in-person students. The 10-story building is at 525 12th St and less than 100 yards from 12th St BART station—boosting local commerce as more foot traffic returns. San Francisco Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists warn that California may face a high risk of supershear earthquakes along the San Andreas Fault—where built-up stress could trigger faster, more damaging ruptures. Researchers urge updates to hazard maps and building codes to better protect local communities. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alameda County supervisors approved an ethical investment policy that would stop county funds from being invested in companies that make fossil fuels, guns, and tobacco — but they delayed its start so a Finance Committee could review its risks and public worries. Many speakers at the meeting mentioned concerns over the policy's link to the Gaza conflict — and they want clear rules for county investments. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Oakland’s MACRO non-emergency response team got a $1M state grant to help grow its services after city leaders worked with state lawmakers to secure funding from the state budget. Mayor Barbara Lee said the grant will boost the program’s budget from $5.4M this year to $6.8M next year. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Golden State Valkyries made the playoffs in their first season—though they lost in the first round to the Minnesota Lynx on Sept. 6 at Chase Center. Record attendance and a huge media deal show growing support for the WNBA, and a new players’ agreement is set to be negotiated by the end of October. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ On October 2, 2025, Seth Curry signed an Exhibit 9 contract with the Warriors so he can play alongside his brother Stephen. He said he knows the team’s style and will try to fit in at training camp — his move comes after 11 years in the NBA. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Pretzel Making Class
6:45-8:15 p.m. — Faction Brewing — Ticket purchase required — Learn to craft pretzels and enjoy scenic views at Alameda's waterfront brewery.
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Chuy Gomez - Thurzday Beatz
8 PM - 12 AM — Crybaby — Free entry — Chuy brings the hip-hop and reggaeton vibes with drink specials all night.
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