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Oakland
Monday, October 27th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bay Area families are paying high private school tuition that tops $70,000 and may soon reach six figures. Many parents make tough trade-offs—like delaying home repairs, vacations, and retirement savings—because they believe the improved education is worth the cost. San Francisco Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Lafayette at 7:29 a.m. Sunday, centered about 4 miles northwest with a depth of roughly 9.8 miles (reports of damage were not immediately available). San Francisco Chronicle
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Personal finance columnist Jessica Roy launches a new series called 'What I Spend in the Bay' that invites Bay Area residents to track all their purchases for a week to receive tailored budget advice—participants can sign up by completing a form or sending an email. The initiative ensures that any shared personal data will remain anonymous unless consent is given to publish it. San Francisco Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ George Mark Children's House opened a new pediatric aquatic center that offers water therapy with registered nurses to help children with serious medical challenges heal. The new pool—funded by donations and community grants—replaces a small jacuzzi and sets the stage for an eventual outpatient program and all-abilities playground. KTVU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After the Warriors beat the Nuggets in overtime Thursday night, Jimmy Butler said the game showed a clear mix of smart play and defined roles that made them strong contenders for a championship. He noted that the team’s simple play and group effort—anchored by veteran insight and young energy—gave him confidence they will build on this win as the season moves ahead. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Today the Warriors face back-to-back games at Chase Center with the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers as head coach Steve Kerr said the team must manage playing time while veterans are still ramping up their minutes. The team rested center Al Horford in Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers in Portland and will keep him out Monday due to a toe injury — a decision based on matchup considerations. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Free Your Mind: An Evening for Youth ALIVE!
7-10 p.m. — Chabot Space & Science Center — $65 General Admission, $100 VIP — Immerse in creativity and community while supporting Youth ALIVE!'s impact in Oakland.
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Berkeley Youth Orchestra Fall Concert
10:30 a.m. — Temple Hill Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a delightful range of orchestrated music performed by talented youth musicians.
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Reminisce Sundays Old School Day Party
4-8 p.m. — Elbo Room Jack London — Free entry — Celebrate the nostalgia with hits from the 70's, 80's, and 90's while enjoying great vibes and games.
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Life Drawing Session at Faultline Gallery
6-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online / $25 at the door — Engage in an open life drawing session with a live model in a creative atmosphere.
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Skills are cheap. Passion is expensive.
~ Naval Ravikant
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