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Oakland
Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Season of Sharing Fund helps Bay Area residents stay in their homes by covering rent and food needs. Last year, the fund paid for 4,482 months of rent and delivered 4.5 million food bank meals—support that will help families in future financial crises. San Francisco Chronicle
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A new memorial has been set up at the site of the deadly Cybertruck crash in Piedmont that killed three college students and injured another—investigators said the intoxicated driver hit a tree at high speed—while commemorative benches have also been placed in local parks. ABC7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Black Friday shopping is changing in Oakland—older consumers now skip long lines by shopping online while younger buyers prefer thrifting in local stores. Retailers have adjusted by starting deals earlier, meeting the evolving needs of both groups. San Francisco Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Record Store Day Black Friday takes place today with exclusive vinyl, cassette, and CD releases available at local independent record shops—titles with strong Bay Area ties are expected to sell out quickly. Music fans can find limited-edition reissues from artists such as Deltron 3030 and En Vogue that highlight the region's heritage. San Francisco Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry suffered a right quadriceps contusion in the fourth quarter on November 26 at Chase Center as his team lost 104–100 to the Houston Rockets—he will have an MRI exam. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ The Giants took a scouting trip to Asia a few weeks into the season to strengthen their pitching rotation after the Dodgers secured a top free agent, and they plan to sign pitchers like Tatsuya Imai and Kona Takahashi — Imai is expected to get a 6-8 year deal worth around $150 million — to add long-term depth. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Peter White Christmas Concert
7:30-8:45 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Celebrate the holiday season with a festive evening of contemporary jazz featuring Peter White, Mindi Abair, and Vincent Ingala.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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