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Oakland
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Carolyn Johnson leads Black Cultural Zone in East Oakland to help stop Black residents from losing their homes and to keep Black culture strong. She works with local partners to plan affordable housing and a food hall near Liberation Park — plans that show her deep commitment to the community. Oakland Voices
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oakland firefighters responded on Monday to a smoke alarm at Bret Harte Middle School after light smoke was seen coming from an elevator—prompting a temporary 40-minute evacuation. They confirmed that no fire occurred and there was no risk to anyone or any property. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nicole Brown-Booker, an Oakland disability advocate who uses a wheelchair, sued the city over broken sidewalks that put pedestrians at risk—she accused Oakland of violating the ADA—and won a landmark settlement. The agreement requires fixing 11,000 curb cuts over 15 years and repairing 78,000 damaged sidewalks. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Alameda County officials agreed to invest $10M in food assistance programs as federal cuts delayed CalFresh funding+ $8.3M will support the local food bank while $1.7M will help provide meals for seniors, with the board set to ratify the decision today. The Oaklandside
- ➤ BART experienced early Monday morning service interruptions on the Green and Red lines due to trackside equipment problems—resulting in over a 20-minute delay through the Transbay Tube—and riders were advised to use alternative routes. The agency confirmed that the Green line resumed service at about 6:20 a.m., easing the travel delays. KTVU
- ➤ Airports in the Bay Area experienced flight delays as a government shutdown led to a shortage of air traffic controllers—Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that the staffing issue may lead to more disruptions, and travelers at Oakland and San Francisco remain affected after a brief ground stop at LAX on Sunday. KTVU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Walnut Creek native Jim Morrison made history on Oct 15 when he became the first person to ski down Mount Everest’s north face by navigating the steep Hornbein Couloir—accompanied by filmmaker Jimmy Chin after three attempts. His four-hour descent from just over 1,100 feet below the summit marks a major milestone in extreme mountaineering. ABC7
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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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