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Oakland
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Due to a federal shutdown that halted SNAP aid and federal workers’ paychecks on Nov. 1, Oakland residents have turned to mutual aid for food support. A newly published list provides details for local food banks and drop-offs—such as Cafe Santana and Telegraph Community Center—to help neighbors access emergency groceries. East Bay Express
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Red Bay Coffee announced Tuesday it will close its Fruitvale café and headquarters at the end of November when its lease expires—shifting its focus to other parts of the business. The Black-owned company said customers may continue visiting its other Bay Area locations and order its beans online—ensuring its nationwide roasting and shipping still continues. KTVU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oakland’s Vaxxines re-recorded their debut album with singer Chelsea Rose after a lineup change and have released a 13-track punk record featuring both political and humorous themes. The band will perform at the Ivy Room in Albany at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14—bringing fresh energy to their live show. East Bay Express
- ➤ Payakk, a new Thai restaurant at 5761 Thornhill Dr in Merriewood, offers upscale dishes like pad Thai chaiya and Green Lady Tiger Curry while serving from Thu-Mon from 5 to 9 p.m. Chef Tobb will add Trat dishes including a spicy duck curry to the menu this month — its warm decor and generous portions recall an enchanted forest — inviting locals to enjoy a taste of royal Thai cuisine. East Bay Express
- ➤ At Berkeley Art Center, the exhibit PULLEY is on display through Nov. 16 and features 27 artworks made by NIAD artists in a two-year project led by Oakland-based curator Christopher Robin Duncan. The display uses a pulley system to lift the art to the rooftop — a method that shows the creative reuse of an old tool in new art. East Bay Express
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Butler Academic Center, a new reading program uses the SIPPS method—an evidence‑based approach—to give high school students one‑on‑one help with their very low reading skills. Literacy specialist Rosie Leyva leads the sessions as Alameda County launches its first coordinated literacy intervention for juvenile justice students. The Oaklandside
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists say the monarch butterfly numbers dropped from millions in the 1990s to 9,000 last year, and local experts in Oakland worry this fall in insects is a sign of a larger decline in nature—environmentalists call for stronger limits on pesticide use and better protection of native habitats. Local conservation groups are urging quick changes to help restore the balance for local wildlife. East Bay Express
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ BART announced that parking fees will increase by up to 30% in January as part of a policy to adjust for inflation and demand—drivers at high-demand locations such as Rockridge and Glen Park will see daily fees rise more than a dollar in some cases. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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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.
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40th Anniversary Celebration of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
7-8:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Tickets $24.25 to $104.15 — Celebrate four decades of soul-stirring music with a community-centric event featuring VIP perks.
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