Good Day
Oakland
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Several new eateries opened in December in Oakland. Town Biscuits serves biscuits at 434 25th St.; Cafe da Fonk offers eco-friendly breakfast near the waterfront; Highwire Coffee started service in Uptown’s Vespr complex; Bread Winners features sandwiches; and Pickle Athletics launched a pickleball club on Telegraph Ave. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Several Oakland restaurants closed in December due to rising costs and other challenges. Top Dog ended its 14-year run on Lakeshore after its lease expired amid robbery concerns, Good Hop in Uptown folded after 10 years, and Friends and Family shut its doors following inconsistent sales. San Francisco Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Oakland Unified School District board re-elected Jennifer Brouhard as president and Valarie Bachelor as vice president at its first meeting this year; the board faces a $100 million deficit, a superintendent search and staff exits (chief business officer Lisa Grant-Dawson and chief of staff Dan Bellino departed). The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Veteran Chronicle columnist Ann Killion won California Sportswriter of the Year on Monday after delivering wide-ranging sports columns on Bay Area teams and national issues — marking her fourth win in the accolade. 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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Boss Guitars Master Class Series: Jubu Smith
2-4 p.m. — The Sound Room — Tickets available — Learn from legendary guitarist Jubu Smith and enhance your musical skills in this dynamic masterclass.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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