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Oakland
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bay Area hip hop legend Mistah F.A.B. held his annual turkey and food giveaway in Oakland on Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Northside Supermarket—where 700 to 1,000 turkeys, produce, coats, blankets, socks, and toiletries were given away—in a collective effort with local community groups to help families in need. KTVU
- ➤ 2 Star Market is hosting its 23rd community Thanksgiving at 2020 MacArthur Boulevard on Nov. 27 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.—the free event will serve over 1,000 guests with a meal featuring more than 100 turkeys and a variety of dishes while accepting donations to expand the tradition. The Oaklandside
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The city of Oakland is exploring a plan that could allow Costco to open at the former Oakland Army Base in West Oakland, as Councilmember Carroll Fife introduced a resolution for talks with Costco and Deca Companies. The proposal will be discussed by the Community and Economic Development Committee on Dec 9—if approved, city staff will start negotiations to spur local economic growth. KTVU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Federal officials announced Tuesday that the Department of Education will review UC Berkeley’s safety policies and crime logs after a Turning Point USA event on Nov. 10 led to a violent altercation—campus leaders said there were no riots and that police from multiple agencies helped secure the area. The review will add the incident to past Clery Act compliance issues as the school cooperates with all federal inquiries. San Francisco Chronicle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bay Area travelers will face heavy traffic on Highway 101 and long airport lines for Thanksgiving as AAA and travel experts forecast record numbers and advise filling up gas and leaving early to beat the gridlock—weather systems in other regions may add delays—. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ The Peach—an all-day brunch spot at 3257 Lakeshore Ave—now offers dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays through Sundays with a menu by Chef Harold Villarosa who worked at a top New York restaurant. Psychedelic Pizza will serve pizza slices at Krispy Joe’s in Emeryville from 6 to 11 p.m. on select nights and will share details on Instagram. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Warriors beat the Jazz 134-117 at Chase Center with Stephen Curry scoring 31 points to snap a three-game losing streak. Jimmy Butler added 18 points — the team used a strong second quarter as it continued its homestand. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga practiced Tuesday at Chase Center as he works to overcome bilateral knee tendinitis and is set to scrimmage today before missing his seventh straight game—team health staff will assess his condition after the session. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Golden State's Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green got clean MRIs—each was found without structural damage—but both remain sidelined as Kuminga is day-to-day and Green is questionable for today's game at Chase Center. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Danish Research Discussion
1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Delve into Danish ancestry with a seasoned researcher in this community-driven genealogy session.
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~ Ursula K. Le Guin
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