Good Day
Oakland
Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Oakland Voices
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. San Francisco Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ 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. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A word after a word after a word is power.
~ Margaret Atwood
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