Good morning, Oakland.

On Friday, Swords to Plowshares held an early celebration in Oakland to honor veterans ahead of Veterans Day and to watch for any effects a government shutdown might have on VA services—group leaders said current support is steady but warned things could change if the shutdown lingers.

At the East Bay’s first free e-bike test and ride held on Saturday at the Oakland Coliseum BART Station parking lot, several local bike shops lent e-bikes and provided instructors to guide about 600 community members as they learned to use motor-assisted cycling—showcasing the benefits of rechargeable e-bikes for both commuting and recreation.

Bay Area food banks—including those in Oakland—have seen a surge in visitors as residents struggled with delayed SNAP benefits during a 38-day government shutdown.

A court order set for Thursday will restore November benefits as local agencies work to fill the gap while urging policy changes to protect CalFresh.

Starting Friday, the FAA will phase in flight cuts at 40 busy airports — including Oakland International and San Francisco International — due to the government shutdown, with rates rising from 4% to 10% by next Friday.

Oakland may cancel about 10 flights daily, and passengers should prepare for delays.

UC Berkeley scientists are launching twin satellites Blue+Gold today from Cape Canaveral to lead NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars, which will map the planet's magnetic fields and upper atmosphere to help plan future human missions.

The mission will test a new trajectory that may allow more frequent Mars launches.

A Bay Area aviation expert warns that flying may become more dangerous during the government shutdown because air traffic controllers are taking extra jobs due to missed pay—he said the current flight cuts may not lower the system's high workload enough to prevent errors.

Without Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors lost 129-104 to the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in the first NBA Cup group game — the loss showed the team's struggle without their star player.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Magic of Christmas Celebration

6-7 p.m. — Temple Hill Auditorium — Free tickets required — Experience a festive evening with music, dance, and the enchanting opening of the Christmas light display.