Good morning, Oakland.

Fay Hintzen, former owner of Caribbean Spice in Berkeley, suffered two strokes and later faced a six‑month hospital stay due to a torn rotator cuff and infection—which caused her to fall behind on rent—and received help from the Season of Sharing Fund to keep her home.

ABC7 is inviting the Bay Area to donate on Giving Tuesday this holiday season—supporting local charities like SF-Marin Food Bank and Alameda County Community Food Bank.

The online list is updated with details on how and where to give.

The Lodge bar in Oakland will close Jan.

7 after nearly 10 years on Piedmont Avenue due to mounting costs and low customer turnout—trends reflected in a national drop in alcohol consumption—while the venue plans an auction in mid-January to sell off items and help cover closing costs.

A Redfin report said very expensive homes in areas like Atherton rose 5% between August and October while other mid-tier homes dropped 1% — cash offers kept prices high — in much of the Bay Area.

The study added that these trends may widen the wealth gap — condo values fell further as fees rose — and tighten buying options for many residents.

Golden State beat Kevon Looney’s new team 104—96 at Chase Center thanks to strong plays from Butler and Payton—delivering a tough homecoming for Looney.

On Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Cal overcame a 17-point deficit to beat No. 21 SMU 38-35, with Kendrick Raphael scoring a 2-yard touchdown run with 42 seconds left + freshman Sagapolutele throwing for 330 yards and four touchdowns.

The win gave the Bears their first winning overall record since 2019 and kept their season on track.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.