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Oakland
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last Friday, Jan. 9, Oakland’s Venezuelan community was shaken as texts alerted them to Maduro’s capture near a military zone in Venezuela; many now worry about how the U.S. intervention might affect their families back home. The Oaklandside
- ➤ A celebration of life for legendary coach John Beam will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, with ABC7 broadcasting live. Beam, who coached for 40 years, died last November after being shot at Laney College. ABC7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Starting with March statements, PG&E will list a separate base service charge for grid and maintenance costs, averaging ($24 per month), which may lower bills for heavy users but raise costs for low consumers as required by state law. SFGate
- ➤ Teni East Kitchen will move to a larger 3,000 sqft space (half a mile from its current Temescal home) at 3770 Piedmont Ave in March, adding extra seating and a new bar program. The restaurant will introduce new dishes including steamed seafood while staying local. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Small Change Oyster Bar is temporarily closed for renovations at 5000 Telegraph Ave and will update its reopening plan soon; Choc’late Mama Cookie Co. has closed for an administrative review but still offers online orders and sells cookies at Mandela Grocery in West Oakland. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Anita De Marais, a 90-year-old who relies on her Apple Watch for emergencies, experienced a red mark on her wrist lasting a month — the issue was resolved after a consumer complaint led to a free replacement from the Stoneridge Apple store in Pleasanton. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nomadic Bookshop, run by the team behind Nomadic Press, will hold its grand opening Saturday, Jan. 17 (1-4 p.m.) at 326 23rd St. in Uptown and will feature new and used books along with a schedule of community events. The Oaklandside
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 3.0 earthquake struck near San Ramon just after 8 a.m. Friday with two smaller tremors following near Velvetleaf Circle & no immediate damage reported by the US Geological Survey. San Francisco Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Sonoma County man died over the weekend from suspected death cap mushroom poisoning, and county health officials urge Oakland residents to buy inspected mushrooms from trusted markets as wild types rapidly grow with the wet weather. KTVU
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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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LIFE OF THE PARTY! - Oakland First Friday
10 PM – 1 AM — Crybaby — Free entry for first 25 with RSVP — Experience lit vibes and curated sets from local DJs at Oakland's First Friday celebration.
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Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir's 10th Black History Month Celebration
7-10 p.m. — The Freight — Ticket prices vary — Experience a powerful musical journey honoring African American history with gospel and spirituals in an intimate setting.
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Super Bowl Sunday Celebration in Oakland
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience the excitement of the Super Bowl with live music, local vendors, and community activities.
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