Good morning, Oakland.

Coach John Beam, a well-known 66-year-old who taught at Skyline High and Laney College, was fatally shot at the Laney College field house last week and died on Friday morning at Highland Hospital+ he leaves behind a lasting mark on Oakland’s youth sports and community.

La Niña remains in place as winter nears, but California’s old rule book on El Niño and La Niña no longer works because week-to-week jet stream patterns + short-term forces now decide if the state floods or stays dry.

Forecasters are shifting to pattern-based tools that combine the slow ocean signal with local weather shifts to guide their predictions.

In a Google Pixel 10 ad, Stephen Curry and longtime security guard Curtis Jones re-created the lost tunnel shot tradition once celebrated at Oracle Arena in Oakland.

The ad brought back a cherished memory—when Jones carefully set up the pass—reminding locals of a familiar pregame ritual.

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.

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.

Restore and Recharge Yoga with Reiki

4-5:30 p.m. — Groundfloor — Cost varies for Reiki — Enjoy a restorative yoga session and unwind with a mini-Reiki experience in a calming atmosphere.

US Air Force Band of the Golden West Christmas Concert

7-8 p.m. — Temple Hill Auditorium — Free tickets required — Enjoy a festive brass and vocal concert by the distinguished US Air Force Band this holiday season.

Temple Hill Choir Christmas Concert

7-8 p.m. — Temple Hill Visitors’ Center — Free entry — Experience an enchanting evening of Christmas classics performed by the Temple Hill Choir and Symphony Orchestra.

Nutcracker Evening Performance

7-9 p.m. — Temple Hill — Check event page for details — Enjoy an enchanting opening night performance of The Nutcracker.