Good Day
Oakland
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PG&E is lowering electric and natural gas rates today after completing safety + reliability projects, saving average customers roughly $7 per month on electricity and $4 on gas with rates falling 11% since January 2024. KTVU
- ➤ Flipcause’s press release rebrands its Chapter 11 case as a restructuring and leaves out key debt details to nonprofits. The company will sell its assets at an auction on March 3 & a lead bidder is expected by Feb. 4 to secure the deal. Oakland Voices
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Olivia Coffee and Flower in Oakland now brews co-fermented coffee bursting with fruity flavors like strawberry and blueberry, as additional local cafes add experiments with fruit-infused beans. Local roasters (using seeds from Colombia) say this trend helps both casual and experienced coffee drinkers enjoy bold, new flavor twists. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, who took office last May after her predecessor was recalled, worked with the City Council to pass a balanced budget that kept essential services running and maintained fire stations amid fiscal challenges. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ New insurance laws for homeowners take effect today — a state wildfire risk model will check secret insurer calculations and two non-voting legislators join the FAIR Plan board — while insurers now must pay 60% of personal property limits without itemized lists and extend wildfire protections to local businesses. KTVU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Starting today, Medi-Cal will no longer cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss, potentially affecting over 600,000 patients; coverage remains for those with diabetes, heart disease, or kidney disease (savings of up to $85 million this fiscal year are expected). SFGate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Steph Curry scored 26 points in his hometown game which saw the Warriors defeat the Hornets 132-125 on New Year’s Eve — he made five of the team’s 24 3-pointers as the event drew a record crowd. The win capped off 2025 with a strong performance. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Trayce Jackson-Davis has rejoined the Warriors’ rotation and boosted his game by fueling his play with UPTIME Energy. On Dec. 30 at Barclays Center, he scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds — a boost that raised his minutes and helped the team. San Francisco Chronicle
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General Business Networking Event
6-8 p.m. — Sobre Mesa — Limited tickets — Connect with professionals across diverse industries at this multi-vertical networking opportunity.
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Ranzel Merritt Live Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the fusion of hip hop, jazz, and funk with Ranzel Merritt's innovative sound.
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January Breakaway Blues
7-11:30 p.m. — Lake Merritt Dance at Veterans Memorial Building — $15 entry or $20 for dance + classes — Enjoy a fun evening of blues dancing with lessons and DJ'd music.
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Tower Of Power Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience 55 years of legendary funk and soul with Tower of Power.
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Knitting with Friends
12-2 p.m. — im Moment Kaffee — Free entry — Connect with fellow yarn enthusiasts in a warm, supportive community for all knitting levels.
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Five Course Wine Pairing Dinner
5:30-9 p.m. — The Berkeley Boathouse — $99 per person — Delight in a gourmet five-course meal paired with exquisite wines.
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Tower Of Power Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Experience 55 years of soul and funk music with the legendary Tower of Power.
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