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Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bay Area retailers will extend their hours on Black Friday to help shoppers get deals on essentials and premium items—KTVU’s list shows times for malls, outlets, and chain stores while some restaurants open on Thanksgiving for early dining. Shoppers are advised to check specific store schedules as many locations plan to open early and close late. KTVU
- ➤ Oakland officials unveiled a ballot proposal to lower taxes on small businesses and offer tax breaks for new companies starting in 2027— the plan exempts small businesses earning less than $1 million from the business license tax and removes the tax for new businesses, saving them between $60 and $4,100 a year; the measure could appear on the June 2026 ballot if approved by the council. San Francisco Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UC Regents approved a plan on Wednesday that will let Berkeley and other campuses raise freshman tuition and campus fees by up to 5% each year (the cohort tuition plan) to cover rising costs. Many students opposed the measure while officials say it is expected to generate $273 million in additional revenue next fall. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oakland Unified School District board is reviewing two proposals to cut $100 million from next year's budget amid challenges at local schools—each plan would eliminate central office jobs and must be decided by Dec. 10. Leaders warn that without these cuts, the district may face state control if its financial issues are not resolved. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Golden State Warriors, playing without key veterans on November 19 in Miami, held a two-point lead before a stalled fourth quarter led to a 110-96 loss. They ended the six-game road trip at 3-3 as substitutes including Podziemski and Post stepped up—helped by veteran advice—and coach Kerr said the loss showed they still have room to improve. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is set to play his first Big Game against Stanford on Saturday — he has thrown for 2,518 yards, 13 touchdowns, and nine interceptions this season. Although NIL offers create temptation for other programs, Cal general manager Ron Rivera said he is confident Sagapolutele will remain with the Bears next season. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Golden State Warriors rookie Will Richard, who in seventh grade wrote a poem about playing with Stephen Curry, scored 30 points in his first career start—fulfilling his childhood dream as his family praised his hard work and ease in adjusting to the NBA. KTVU
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nutcracker Evening Performance
7-9 p.m. — Temple Hill — Check event page for details — Enjoy an enchanting opening night performance of The Nutcracker.
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Nutcracker Matinee Performance
2-4 p.m. — Temple Hill — Ticket info not listed — Experience the magical closing performance of the Nutcracker with dedicated performers showcasing their skills.
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Mike Stern Concert
7:30-8:45 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets required — Experience the legendary guitarist Mike Stern perform tracks from his new album 'Echoes and Other Songs'.
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