Good morning, Oakland.

The Oakland Public Library has set up a first-floor tribute display honoring late coach John Beam with a community memory book, and Skyline High alumni are hosting a tribute event Friday.

Community members may also join a walk from Laney College to its football stadium on Dec. 10.

Ghost Town Brewing’s Laurel location in Oakland won the 2025 Nosh Awards as Best Beer Garden/Taproom; it is renowned for its craft beers and diverse food menu (including big salads, fish tacos, and cheeseburgers) that attract families and dog owners to its spacious outdoor setting.

KRON4 is reviving its long-running segment People Behaving Badly with host Stanley Roberts, who returns after six years to spotlight familiar and new local rule breaches, and new episodes will stream free on KRON4+ starting Dec.

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Oakland law enforcement officials seized flavored tobacco products from Nebula Smoke Shop downtown (state notices show seven local shops faced enforcement in 2025) as retailers risk escalating penalties under the statewide ban.

The county announced that the San Pablo Avenue bike and bus lane project in Oakland will postpone groundbreaking to 2030 at a cost of $250M.

Officials say the delay — and increased investment — will provide a safer, more robust corridor for buses and cyclists.

Transit riders across the Bay Area will soon tap to pay using credit or debit cards on Muni, Caltrain, and other services.

The new contactless system is set to roll out in eight to twelve weeks – letting commuters use a smartphone wallet or card and get instant fare access.

Bay Area donors raised over $311,000 on Giving Tuesday for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, ensuring children receive care regardless of insurance; the funds, surpassing last year’s total — support kids like 9-year-old Penny DeBoer, who continues regular check-ups after beating cancer.

Two Bay Area women completed the Great World Race, running marathons on all seven continents in seven consecutive days.

Natalia Lazarus from Danville and Ashleigh Tran from San Francisco finished the challenge last week (with strong support from local sponsors and dedicated training).

Cal will face Hawaii at the Hawaii Bowl on Dec.

24 at 5 p.m. in Honolulu, marking a homecoming for freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele who threw four touchdown passes in his final regular season game + the Bears hope to secure their first eight-win season since 2019.

Bay FC named Emma Coates head coach yesterday — ending a monthslong search by hiring the former England U-23 coach.

She will work with new assistant coach Gemma Davies ahead of a formal introductory news conference on Wednesday.

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.