Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
Good morning, Oakland.
💼 Business
Several local restaurants closed in September as Peregrine Cafe ended operations in Emeryville and Daruma Sushi and Crepes A-Go-Go shuttered in Berkeley.
Baba’s House and 13 Orphans held farewell events and closed their shop — after five years — while the owners plan future pop-ups.
🎭 Culture
Oakland residents can embark on a self-guided tour exploring key Black Panther Party landmarks, including the mural at 7th+Washington and the museum at 1427 Broadway, with a renaming ceremony occurring today on Broadway.
The tour marks the party’s 60-year legacy.
🎓 Education
Bishop O’Dowd High School is teaching students to think independently and build connections with a new phone-free policy and course on tech ethics; an open house is set for Sunday, Nov.
8 (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at the school.
🏛️ Government
Thousands of Bay Area customers were left without power during PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoffs triggered by wildfire concerns in the Berkeley Hills and surrounding areas.
Local residents used solar batteries & backup generators while officials conducted power line inspections as weather conditions improved.
🏈 Sports
Local sports reporters offered forecasts (predictions indicate a close race) for the upcoming WNBA Finals, expecting the Golden State Valkyries to overcome the Atlanta Dream and claim the title as teams gear up for the series.
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