Good Day
Oakland
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ East Bay restaurants continue to close as local favorites shutter. Standard Fare in Berkeley will close on Dec. 19 as owner Kelsie Kerr retires, Kien Svay Cafe in Oakland will shut this month, and The Lodge at Piedmont Avenue is set to close Jan. 7. The Oaklandside
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ California health officials warned residents on Saturday, Dec. 6 about 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning from death cap mushrooms in the Bay Area, including one fatality and several severe liver injuries. The advisory urges residents not to forage wild mushrooms as wet weather boosts their growth. KTVU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FIFA has scheduled five 2026 World Cup games at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara – one of which may feature the U.S. on July 1. Critics say the mix of noon and evening kickoffs leaves Bay Area fans with a less thrilling slate. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Cal has hired former player Tosh Lupoi as its 35th head football coach at Memorial Stadium on Dec. 5. He will remain as Oregon’s defensive coordinator through the College Football Playoff until Jan. 19 (a condition he set) before fully taking over his new role. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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The Nutcracker - 60th Anniversary Special
1-2:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting journey of Marie and the Nutcracker Prince set to Tchaikovsky's timeless score.
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Oakland Ballet: The Nutcracker
1-2:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical performance of The Nutcracker featuring beautiful dancing and live orchestral music.
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