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Oakland
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Nosh food awards celebrated standout Oakland eateries and bars, highlighting winners like Lucuma for Best New Restaurant and Tallboy for Best Bar Overall. The segment also covered Oakland's $285M bond for community projects, proposed school budget cuts, permit system reforms, and festive holiday markets while previewing upcoming local events. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local Vines has opened in Lafayette this week, offering wines and ciders from nine producers in the growing Lamorinda region (Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda) at 3393 Mount Diablo Blvd, with tasting available Wed-Sun from 2-7 p.m. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ BART will raise fares 6.2% starting Jan. 1, increasing the average ride from $4.88 to $5.18 & parking fees by 30% to generate $15.6 million in needed funds to address its financial shortfall. Riders should plan ahead for extra costs on their trips. San Francisco Chronicle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bombera in the Dimond District earned its second Best Restaurant Overall Nosh Award as voters praised its innovative Mexican dishes and festive atmosphere, with one fan even flying 5,000 miles for a salad. The restaurant operates Monday and Wed-Sat from 5-9 p.m. at 3459 Champion St. in Oakland. The Oaklandside
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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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General Business Networking Event
6-8 p.m. — Sobre Mesa — Limited tickets — Connect with professionals across diverse industries at this multi-vertical networking opportunity.
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