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Oakland
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oakland Grammy-nominee Kehlani said on Dec. 9 during Billboard’s No.1 livestream that Bad Bunny should perform his upcoming Super Bowl LX Halftime Show entirely in Spanish to honor his culture. He will perform at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Feb. 8 & her comments come amid debate over language use. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ 13 Orphans, a speakeasy-style mahjong lounge located above Baba’s House in downtown Oakland, opened in May and has delighted locals with inventive tea cocktails, Filipino- and Chinese-inspired bites, and a warm community vibe — voted East Bay’s Best New Bar of 2025 by Nosh Awards voters. The Oaklandside
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CSU officials said nearly 10,000 more students enrolled this fall at 19 of 22 campuses. However, SFSU, Sonoma State and Cal State Los Angeles had fewer students, showing that recovery is uneven — new plans will try to improve enrollment. San Francisco Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marine geologist Chris Goldfinger (a Bay Area native) said a quake on the Cascadia fault may warn of a shock on the San Andreas fault. His study shows past quakes in Cascadia were followed by San Andreas tremors and that the link could give responders extra seconds to act. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Eleven small earthquakes rattled the East Bay on Dec. 8 in San Ramon and Piedmont, with magnitudes mostly between 2.5 and 3.0. Seismologists said no larger quakes followed and officials urged residents to prepare with emergency kits and follow drop, cover and hold on guidance if shaking occurs. KTVU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Facing federal Medicaid cuts that will cost up to $100M by 2027, Alameda Health System has announced plans to cut hundreds of jobs across its facilities (including Highland Hospital) and will offer severance and extra retirement benefits to affected staff. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Warriors waived G League player Alex Toohey after he played two games due to a knee injury and signed undrafted Dutch forward Malevy Leons to a two-way contract, effective Monday afternoon. Leons, who previously played with the Oklahoma City Thunder system, now joins the team as a forward. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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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.
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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.
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