Good Day
Oakland
Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rain forced organizers to shift a 17-year holiday celebration for underserved families from Children’s Fairyland to Line 51 Brewing on Friday evening in Oakland — families still enjoyed games, music, food, and holiday gifts indoors. KTVU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A swarm of six minor earthquakes shook the San Ramon area Friday night, with the strongest hitting 4.0 at about 7:30 p.m. No damage was reported (the area has seen steady seismic activity lately) and experts say such quakes do not predict a larger one soon. KTVU
- ➤ Sixteen earthquakes shook the Tri-Valley on Friday evening, starting with a 2.5 quake at 7:41 p.m. near San Ramon and followed by two 4.0 shocks that were part of a historic swarm—the largest in the past 50 years. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Ranzel Merritt Live Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the fusion of hip hop, jazz, and funk with Ranzel Merritt's innovative sound.
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January Breakaway Blues
7-11:30 p.m. — Lake Merritt Dance at Veterans Memorial Building — $15 entry or $20 for dance + classes — Enjoy a fun evening of blues dancing with lessons and DJ'd music.
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