Good morning, Oakland.

Oakland-based donation platform Flipcause filed for Chapter 11 protection on Dec.19 as it owes $29M to more than 3,000 nonprofits + is asking a court to have Stripe release $1.45M frozen from its account.

Matthew Bernard faces a $915,000 fine—city officials claim he removed 38 trees without permits across his property, city land and neighbors’ lots on Claremont Avenue—and a postponed hearing now extended into February as he disputes the charges.

The Warriors overcame a 14-point deficit and Draymond Green's ejection to beat the Suns 119-116 at Chase Center on Saturday, Dec.

20. Stephen Curry led with 28 points while Jimmy Butler added 25 in a crucial fourth-quarter run.

Oakland native Breannah Yeh left a tech job to become a professional slackliner and extreme-sports influencer.

Her thrilling slacklining videos above cities and parks inspire local tech workers to chase their own dreams.

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.

General Business Networking Event

6-8 p.m. — Sobre Mesa — Limited tickets — Connect with professionals across diverse industries at this multi-vertical networking opportunity.

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.

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.