Good Day
Oakland
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal prosecutors charged Jessica Goebel, an Alameda County event planner, with creating a multimillion-dollar gift card bank used to bribe retail buyers with items like Super Bowl tickets and luxury car rentals—allegedly influencing the wine selections on California grocery shelves. San Francisco Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Justin Walton—known as Jwalt—is a rising Oakland rap artist considered for GRAMMY nominations in best new artist and best rap album; the nominations will be announced today at 8 a.m. He released his album Every Version of Me over the summer with Oakland native Sway Calloway, a record that shows his Oakland roots and music style. KTVU
- ➤ Cafes in Berkeley, Oakland and Richmond offer creative matcha drinks despite a global shortage driven by poor harvests in Japan — some shops have traveled overseas for supplies — and retail sales of matcha have jumped 86% in the past three years. The guide lists local spots and menu highlights to help East Bay fans find their fix. The Oaklandside
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. airlines are cutting flights today at Oakland International and other busy hubs due to the government shutdown—airlines will notify customers soon as controllers work without pay. The cuts aim to ease strain on air traffic controllers and may impact thousands of passengers. KTVU
- ➤ The FAA is forcing airlines to cut 10% of flights at 40 busy airports starting today to ease pressure on air traffic controllers—Oakland and San Francisco International Airports are on the list while San Jose is not, so travelers should check with their airlines for updates. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Warriors guard Stephen Curry is set to miss his second consecutive game today because of an illness. The Golden State Warriors face a tough challenge against the Denver Nuggets without the two-time MVP. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Bay FC is starting a new phase with a new coach and management to build its team around local players—this change follows a season hurt by leadership problems and an independent review. The team will try to do better in a busy sports market shared with the Golden State Valkyries. San Francisco Chronicle
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Jagged Edge Cuffing Season Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Calvin Simmons Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Relive your youth with 90s R&B legends Jagged Edge and special guests Eric Bellinger and Lloyd this cuffing season.
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Life Drawing Session at Faultline Gallery
6-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online / $25 at the door — Practice your drawing skills from a live model in a creative atmosphere.
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Free Your Mind: An Evening for Youth ALIVE!
7-10 p.m. — Chabot Space & Science Center — $65 General Admission, $100 VIP — Immerse in creativity and community while supporting Youth ALIVE!'s impact in Oakland.
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Berkeley Youth Orchestra Fall Concert
10:30 a.m. — Temple Hill Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a delightful range of orchestrated music performed by talented youth musicians.
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Reminisce Sundays Old School Day Party
4-8 p.m. — Elbo Room Jack London — Free entry — Celebrate the nostalgia with hits from the 70's, 80's, and 90's while enjoying great vibes and games.
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Life Drawing Session at Faultline Gallery
6-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online / $25 at the door — Engage in an open life drawing session with a live model in a creative atmosphere.
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Hot Mulligan Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Check for ticket prices — Experience the lively emo band Hot Mulligan as they celebrate the release of their latest album with an energetic performance.
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Sonideros VIP
9 PM – 2 AM — 7th West — Pre-sale $20 — Experience a historic cumbia event with top sound systems and DJs broadcasting live from Mexico.
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35th Anniversary Screening of Home Alone with Macaulay Culkin
7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre Oakland — VIP tickets available — Celebrate the classic Home Alone with a screening and exclusive interview with Macaulay Culkin.
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Chelo Farewell Celebration
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant farewell celebration with electrifying Latin urban hits and heartfelt ballads from Chelo.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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