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Oakland
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Connoisseur Media will buy four radio stations from Bonneville—KOIT, KBLX, KMVQ and KUFX—pending FCC approval, a move that will add to its group and change the Bay Area radio scene. The deal was announced on Oct. 7 and will close later this year. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Babette in Berkeley, which served as a restaurant, wedding venue, and music space for 14 years, will close on October 31 — owners Joan Ellis and Patrick Hooker said high loan repayments from COVID-19 forced the shutdown; until then, it will host three live music events and one final wedding. The Miranda, a cocktail bar in Oakland known for cheap drinks and live music near the Fox Theater, closed over the weekend without explanation. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oakland author Tommy Orange — recipient of the MacArthur genius grant — was named one of 22 Bay Area awardees on Oct. 8, receiving an $800,000 stipend to support his work over five years. Other local innovators such as photographer Matt Black, UC Berkeley scientist Teresa Puthussery, and Stanford chemical engineer William Tarpeh were also recognized. San Francisco Chronicle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that nearly 5% of Bay Area workers are employed as home health and personal care aides—making it the most common job even though it offers the lowest pay. The study also shows that higher-paid roles like managers and lawyers earn significantly more, highlighting a wide income gap in the region. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A city audit found that Oakland’s 911 call center is understaffed–language barriers and uneven staffing cause long wait times for emergency responses, especially in East Oakland. The report urges the city to hire more bilingual dispatchers and update police beats to meet state targets. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee gave her first State of the City address Tuesday night, 140 days after taking office, and said her 100 Day Plan helped make streets cleaner and public safety stronger. She reported about 40% drops in robberies and motor vehicle thefts, fully staffed fire stations, 30 tons of trash cleared near schools, 30 miles of streets cleaned, and a balanced budget despite a $130 million deficit — though Councilmember Noel Gallo questioned some of the numbers. KTVU
- ➤ Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell resigned on October 8 after serving less than two years, adding to a history of 11 chiefs in 15 years. Past leaders left amid scandals and firings—city officials say the department needs stable leadership. ABC7
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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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Matt Maltese: Tour For You My Whole Life
8-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the intimate melodies and witty songwriting of acclaimed artist Matt Maltese.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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