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Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The California Public Utilities Commission will vote in December on lowering the return on equity for PG&E, Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric—reducing their shareholder profit margins from about 10.3% to nearly 9.9% next year. Customer bills may drop only slightly, and critics say the change will not meaningfully ease cost pressures. KTVU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Chronicle’s guide details upcoming Bay Area holiday light displays, including tree lightings, festive concerts & interactive art installations in San Francisco, Berkeley, San Jose and Oakland. Readers can use it to plan their holiday outings as the season unfolds. San Francisco Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The East Bay Regional Park District offered free admission and waived entrance, parking, boat launch and fishing fees on Green Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—while hosting free hikes, volunteer projects and family activities at parks including Ardenwood Historic Farm and Coyote Hills in Fremont. Residents enjoyed outdoor wildlife sightings as they explored the parks. KTVU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DOGE cuts removed a half-million-dollar grant from Catholic Charities in Santa Rosa that helped offer citizenship classes, causing a ripple effect that reduced federal funding for nonprofits, schools & local agencies throughout the Bay Area. This has stressed programs and jobs as services have been scaled back or canceled since the cuts began. San Francisco Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Warriors host the Pelicans and former Warrior Kevon Looney—who spent 10 seasons with Golden State—as he returns to the Bay after signing with New Orleans. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga may return today after missing seven games with bilateral knee tendinitis as he practiced fully on Friday and is listed as questionable for the Pelicans game at Chase Center—veteran guard De’Anthony Melton, recovering from a torn left ACL, is set to debut on the team's upcoming three-game road trip. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee Quartet Performance
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club — $15 – $30 — Experience a captivating blend of improvisational, vocal, blues, and jazz music from Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee and his quartet.
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