Oakland, CA news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026
In Oakland, CA on Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Firefighters Local 55 reaches tentative 5-year contract. Also: Sunday: Free Day of the Dead festival takes over Oakland Cemetery with community celebration and cultural performances; Chabot Science Education Center combines planetarium shows with drag performance in creative educational programming. Weather: Mostly partly cloudy with rain possible, highs 67°F, winds to 11 mph.
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- Oakland city government reached a tentative five-year contract agreement with Firefighters Local 55 after negotiations.City of Oakland, CA (.gov) ·
- Sunday: Free Day of the Dead festival takes over Oakland Cemetery with community celebration and cultural performances.Secret Atlanta ·
- Chabot Science Education Center combines planetarium shows with drag performance in creative educational programming.Oakland North ·
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