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Oakland
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Chabot Elementary in Oakland hosted a special Halloween reveal when 10-year-old Asa Luo received a custom Mario Kart costume made to fit his wheelchair. Asa, who was paralyzed after being struck by a stray bullet in a gang-related incident in 2023, celebrated the event with family and friends while Officer Cory Hunt from Magic Wheelchair helped design the costume—bringing a moment of joy amid a difficult past. KTVU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bay Area elected officials and nonprofit leaders have announced contingency plans should SNAP (CalFresh) food assistance payments pause amid an ongoing shutdown. Local groups are mobilizing food, funds, and delivery partnerships to support low-income families across the region. KTVU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Steve Kerr said the Warriors turned the ball over too many times in losses to the Trail Blazers and Bucks—hurting their chance to win. He said the team will focus on better spacing on offense—so players can drive and pass more easily in future games. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Cal Women’s Basketball will open its season in Paris when it faces Vanderbilt on Monday, Nov. 3 at Adidas Arena — part of the Oui-Play Paris 2025 showcase and the team’s first game abroad. Coach Charmin Smith said the players have prepared by learning French and tasting local food — all to help them play well. KTVU
- ➤ Cal pulled within three points after Kendrick Raphael scored three touchdowns but fell 31—21 to No. 15 Virginia at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Cavaliers built their lead early and sealed the win with a late interception return—extending their winning streak to seven and marking Cal’s 14th loss to ranked teams. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Hot Mulligan Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Check for ticket prices — Experience the lively emo band Hot Mulligan as they celebrate the release of their latest album with an energetic performance.
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Sonideros VIP
9 PM – 2 AM — 7th West — Pre-sale $20 — Experience a historic cumbia event with top sound systems and DJs broadcasting live from Mexico.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Thomas Jefferson
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