Good Day
Oakland
Monday, December 29th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After the holidays, thousands of Alameda County families face hunger as pantries serve roughly 30 percent more clients than last year, and the community food bank calls for volunteers and donations. Proposed federal cuts to SNAP benefits may further strain support in the coming months. KTVU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The nonprofit John Muir Land Trust won the auction for 50-acre Point Buckler Island in Suisun Bay and will soon remove debris (including remnants of its former kiteboarding club) and restore tidal flows to create wetlands, a project estimated to cost about $3.5 million and last three to five years. San Francisco Chronicle
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A West Oakland property owner hired James Jacobs of ASAP Squatter Removal to evict squatters from a renovated duplex (after police inaction) as his team surveilled the site, removed occupants, and boarded the unit to prevent a return, reflecting growing pressure in Oakland's housing market. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Warriors tested a new two bigs lineup on Dec. 25 when Horford returned from sciatica, with coach Steve Kerr noting that pairing him & Jackson-Davis improved size and defense. Guard Seth Curry is out two weeks and Melton returns today while Horford rests for Monday. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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Tower Of Power Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience 55 years of legendary funk and soul with Tower of Power.
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Knitting with Friends
12-2 p.m. — im Moment Kaffee — Free entry — Connect with fellow yarn enthusiasts in a warm, supportive community for all knitting levels.
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