Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
Good morning, Oakland.
🏘️ Community
Oakland will host the NFL’s official watch party at the Henry J.
Kaiser Center for the Arts on Sunday as part of Super Bowl festivities. Organizers will offer 1,400 free tickets on a first-come — first-served basis and expect the event to boost local hotels and restaurants.
💼 Business
California craft brewers are transforming nonalcoholic beer making by using maltose-negative yeast instead of heavy machinery.
Local favorites now offer flavorful NA beers that maintain texture and taste — a shift set to boost craft options across the Bay Area.
🎭 Culture
Oakland's music scene heats up as Tower of Power begins a four-weekend residency at Yoshi's starting Jan.
16 and the first weekend is sold out + Dev headlines a MySpace rave at the Continental on Saturday, Jan. 17 with tickets at $25.
Bay Area residents can enjoy pre-Super Bowl events with concerts at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Feb.
5, Noah Kahan’s performance at Warfield, and Guy Fieri’s free tailgate at Cow Palace on Feb. 8 (Oakland Fan Zone will host live music and local food).
🎓 Education
California College of the Arts will finish teaching students in May 2027 before closing its San Francisco campus.
Vanderbilt University is set to take over the space and launch new programs to preserve the school's legacy.
📰 Finance
Experts urge Oakland residents to plan ahead for long-term care as more than two-thirds of people may need help after age 65.
Financial advisors recommend considering insurance, hybrid products, or employer benefits early—in your 50s—to manage high care costs.
🏛️ Government
AC Transit will update its bus schedule on Feb.
1, adding a stop at Skyline High School and extra trips to the airport to ease overcrowding (affecting Lines 73, F, and O). The agency also adjusts weekend service on Line 281 and reduces daily trips on the 19 Line.
Officials released new data showing that BART outages on May 9 and Sept.
5 caused heavy gridlock on the Bay Bridge — delays reached up to 12 minutes on Oakland freeways as commuters switched to cars; experts warn that future service cuts could further worsen traffic congestion.
Hundreds of Oakland residents gathered Monday night at Allen Temple Baptist Church (in East Oakland) to demand stronger measures against illegal dumping, labeling it a health crisis.
City crews are working overtime on cleanups, and county officials are considering tougher fines for offenders.
🏥 Health
California health officials confirmed that a mutated 'super flu' strain is driving hospitalizations to a season high of 3.8 per 100,000 as of Jan.
3, and experts say the virus may spread further. They advise everyone to get a flu shot + early treatment to reduce severe illness.
🏈 Sports
Warriors center-forward Al Horford has boosted his game since returning from a Dec.
25 injury and now plays a key role as the team prepares for more matchups. His rising production and increased minutes give the Warriors a much-needed edge.
Golden State Warriors now rank among the NBA's bottom five in transition offense; Coach Steve Kerr said roster changes and an emphasis on halfcourt plays (instead of fastbreaks) are behind the drop at their Chase Center home.
The team is working to boost transition efficiency.
🎉 Oakland Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pedrito Martinez Concert
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Cuban music with percussion master Pedrito Martinez.
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