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Oakland
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 18, over 10,000 people marched at Wilma Chan Park in Oakland for a No Kings Day protest—participants wore costumes, waved protest signs, and listened to fiery political speeches as part of similar rallies nationwide. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Twin DJs Carlos and Beto Concha of OtebNSolrac mix Latin rhythms and EDM to honor their Peruvian roots and energize Oakland crowds. They started in a high school jazz band—rescued by Carlos Santana's help—and will release new music after their West Coast tour wraps up. KTVU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Oct 12, photographer Matthew Raifman spotted a rare all-white fawn at a public park in eastern Alameda County during a family hike. Wildlife officials say the deer likely has albinism—rare in deer—and ask visitors to give it plenty of space. SFGate
- ➤ On Saturday morning, PurpleAir sensors recorded unhealthy air quality across the Bay Area while motorists in San Francisco saw a thick haze likely mixed with smoke from agricultural burns. An east wind from the Central Valley spread these particles during burn season — AirNow showed moderate readings and no public alerts were issued. San Francisco Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cal recovered a fumble in the end zone late in the fourth quarter to hold off North Carolina's comeback attempt—helping secure a 21-18 win at Memorial Stadium on Friday. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski became a vital connector on the court after returning from surgery and boosting his performance last season. He now plays significant minutes with veteran teammates Curry, Green, Butler and Horford—Coach Kerr said his role is key for both today’s rotation and future plans. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ The Warriors ended preseason play on Friday with a 106-103 loss to the Clippers while playing without Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, and Jonathan Kuminga. The absence of these regulars may have affected Golden State as the Clippers worked strongly throughout the game. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Fireboy DML USA Tour: Oakland
8-10 p.m. — Continental Club — $48.45 — Experience the soul-stirring hits and electrifying energy of Afropop’s golden voice live on stage.
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Oakland Soul Arts & Music Festival
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts — $— Celebrate the vibrant arts and music scene of the Bay Area at this engaging festival.
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Oakland Hills Trail Run
3:15 a.m. — Lake Merritt Sail Boat House — Registration required — Experience the scenic beauty of Oakland's hidden redwood forest in a trail running event.
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Life Drawing Session
5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience a creative evening with short poses and a live model.
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Luna Mexicana Celebration
2:30-4 p.m. — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with vibrant dance, music, and community spirit.
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Milonga Rubia Dance Event
7-11 p.m. — Just Dance Ballroom — $20 entry — Enjoy an evening of Argentine tango with a different DJ each time in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Life Drawing Session at Faultline Gallery
12-3 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience the creative challenge of capturing the human form in a supportive environment.
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Leisure - Welcome to the Mood Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Fox Theater — Win tickets — Enjoy a night with electronic music from New Zealand's Leisure.
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