Good morning, Oakland.

Olivia Coffee & Flower opened in August at 371 30th St. in Oakland, serving an expansive pour over menu and creative drinks that highlight Korean specialty coffee culture — owner Olivia Lee partners with Gan Gyeul roaster to offer unique coffees and kimchi toast.

The Oakland city council brought back the cultural affairs manager job on Dec.2 after finding over $325,000 in extra funds, a move pushed by local arts supporters — an internal panel is now holding final interviews and will choose a new manager soon.

Nosh readers voted Chez Panisse as the favorite restaurant for special occasions during the Nosh Awards contest.

The Berkeley restaurant — known for its seasonal dishes — held the top spot for the second year in a row.

Cal State East Bay became the first Bay Area campus to receive a donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott when it accepted a $50 million gift on Dec.

8 to help counter its financial pressures from falling enrollment.

Tomorrow, the Oakland Unified School District board will vote on a plan to cut $100 million from its budget by reducing spending at its central office and school sites, and interim superintendent Denise Saddler will introduce proposals promising $103 million in savings (a notable shift).

Several earthquakes rocked the Bay Area Monday, with a 2.9 magnitude quake in Oakland at 2:55 p.m. (USGS reported light shaking in Alameda and Contra Costa counties) amid ongoing seismic activity along the Calaveras Fault.

BART has posted service alerts this morning noting that the Red and Green Lines are not running due to a power issue between Powell and Embarcadero stations.

Riders in Oakland are advised to transfer to the Yellow Line and follow Clipper card instructions (hold your card until the transaction completes).

Oakland's transportation department plans to extend the e-bike lending program for four more years using an $800k grant from CalStart+ the Public Works and Transportation Committee is reviewing the resolution today and city council approval will follow.

Redfin data shows that 5% of home sales fell through in the Bay Area in October — up from 3% last year — while Oakland and San Jose saw a four-point increase.

The report shows that even these low rates indicate pressure in a competitive market.

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.

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.

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.

Larry Vuckovich Live Performance

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Yoshi's Oakland — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy a powerful jazz performance featuring an acclaimed sextet with Afro-Cuban rhythms and classic big-band hits.

Alvon Johnson Live Performance

8-9:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets required — Experience a night of versatile music with the 'King of the Blues' performing jazz and rock classics.