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Oakland
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former NFL running back Doug Martin died in Oakland police custody on Saturday morning—he was arrested after a break-in near the Oakland Zoo and became unresponsive during a medical emergency, according to his family. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colman Domingo has been cast as the Cowardly Lion in Wicked: For Good and will join a star-studded lineup that includes Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey. He announced his role on social media—his film will debut on November 21. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Rush announced its 2026 'Fifty Something' tour will include a Bay Area stop at San Jose's SAP Center on Oct. 15, 2026, marking the first time in over a decade that Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will perform together—honoring late drummer Neil Peart with a career-spanning setlist. San Francisco Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ College ranking lists use different criteria—such as graduation rates, alumni donations, and student reviews—to rank schools, which often causes confusion for students and families in Oakland. Experts and college advisers say the rankings do not capture every college’s quality—urging families to view them as approximate guides rather than strict measures. SFGate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that after a two-year investigation, four plastic bag makers agreed to stop selling bags and pay over $1.7 million in penalties for mislabeling them as recyclable while a lawsuit is filed against three others. Lawmakers will ban all plastic bags in grocery stores from Jan. 1, 2026—ending the loophole for nonrecyclable products. SFGate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland city officials will rename the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Way and 57th Street as Bobby Seale Way at a ceremony set for tomorrow—honoring his work as a Black Panther leader. Mayor Barbara Lee and rapper Mistah F.A.B. will speak as Seale and his family mark his 89th birthday. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Residents in Piedmont and Oakland voiced opposition to a housing plan approved by Piedmont City Council that calls for at least 132 residential units including 60 affordable ones on a site near Blair Park. The city will open the project to developers early next year and issue building permits by the end of 2027—officials say planned road improvements will ease concerns about safety and traffic. ABC7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Golden State Warriors introduced a new Nike NBA City Edition uniform that honors Oakland with a jersey featuring an iconic tree and shorts showing Bay Bridge cables in fall colors. The team will debut the uniform on November 24 against Utah Jazz and sell it along with a related apparel collection starting November 11—the first 10,000 fans at the game will get a Stephen Curry bobblehead. KTVU
- ➤ Christian McCaffrey had his first big game on October 19th as he gained 201 yards from scrimmage and scored two touchdowns in the 49ers’ 20-10 win over the Falcons. His strong performance came after a five-game absence and a return of George Kittle helped open up space—while training partner Bijan Robinson finished with 92 yards. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Jagged Edge Cuffing Season Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Calvin Simmons Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Relive your youth with 90s R&B legends Jagged Edge and special guests Eric Bellinger and Lloyd this cuffing season.
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Life Drawing Session at Faultline Gallery
6-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online / $25 at the door — Practice your drawing skills from a live model in a creative atmosphere.
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