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Oakland
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Oakland lost its legal battle to stop a plan for a shipping terminal that could allow coal trains to run by 2028 if permits are granted — community and environmental groups remain opposed due to health and safety concerns. Insight Terminal Solutions will decide which commodities the terminal handles as the project moves forward. San Francisco Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Samuel Merritt University has completed its new $240M campus at 525 12th St in downtown Oakland and will open on Jan. 5 with 2,000 students and 500 faculty and staff. The university signed a 99-year lease with the city — and plans to double enrollment in the future. The Oaklandside
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ California began its rainy season on Oct. 1, and experts said that even though statewide rainfall is nearly average, Oakland saw only 50% of typical amounts while other areas had more rain. Water managers warned that the year could bring floods, drought, or both—so they are staying ready for a wild water year. SFGate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the Supreme Court hears arguments over a Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for minors given by licensed professionals—lawyers debate if the law protects children or limits free speech. Meanwhile, religious conversion ministries that started in the Bay Area continue to operate as California dropped its effort to ban unlicensed practices. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee gives her State of the City speech today after completing 100 days in office. She has worked with the City Council on a balanced budget and is meeting with local groups to cut crime, reduce homelessness, and boost small business — while some critics say more must be done. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee will deliver her State of the City speech today at City Hall at 3:30 p.m.—a press release featured an AI-generated image of the Beaux-Arts building that is missing key details from real photos. Reporters and readers are invited to compare the differences, and the mayor’s office said it will use regular images in the future. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Warriors won 111-103 over the Lakers on Sunday at Chase Center with new free agent Al Horford debuting in 14 minutes (3 points, 3 assists, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks) while Steph Curry scored 14 points in 15 minutes. The team will face the Trail Blazers next as they adjust their lineups for future games. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has changed his offseason routine—he now works out daily on stretching, lifting, and conditioning—to prepare for an 82-game season and future playoffs. Curry said the new schedule helps him stay strong and recover well as his 17th season gets underway ahead of the Oct. 21 opener at Chase Center. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Hundreds of Oakland Ballers fans gathered at Raimondi Park on Sunday to celebrate the team’s 2025 Pioneer League Championship—Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and Councilmember Carroll Fife honored the team at a City Hall rally. ABC7
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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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Wednesday Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets vary — Experience the unique sound of Wednesday as they blend shoegaze with country influences.
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FREQz & Acapulco Lips Live at Stork Club
11 AM - 8 PM — Thee Stork Club — Ticket info not available — Enjoy a day of vibrant music with FREQz and Acapulco Lips in Oakland.
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Life Drawing Session
5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage in creativity with short poses and limited seating.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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