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Contra Costa County Scholars Bring Holiday Magic to the Stage in The Urban Nutcracker

PITTSBURG, Calif. — A holiday classic gets a vibrant new twist as Aspire Youth Engagement Programs presents The Urban Nutcracker: A Modern Holiday Classic, December 11–12, 2026, at the California Theatre in downtown Pittsburg. Featuring a 125-member cast of Contra Costa County scholars in kindergarten through 12th grade,...

Contra Costa County, CA · 1d
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San Francisco Chronicle

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Zendaya buys vintage gold Rolex watch at Oakland market

A vintage watch seller said she was “really, really honored” that the actor purchased a $6,000 watch from her booth Saturday at the Oakland Vintage Market.

Oakland, CA · 12h

bayareatelegraph.com

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A Big Disney Musical Is Coming to the Tri-Valley, With a Special Sing-Along Performance

LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA – One of Disney’s biggest musicals is coming to the Tri-Valley, and for one special performance, the audience is invited to be part of the show. Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical opens Friday, November 6, at the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore, with seven performances scheduled through November 15.

Livermore, CA · 2d
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Silicon Valley

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Napa native investing love and money into Napa nightlife

A lifetime ago, as a teenager attending Vintage High School, John Truchard was more interested in farming than in music and art. Fast forward to today, and some consider him the King of Napa nightlife. The nickname is not hyperbole; over the last decade, Truchard has emerged as the face...

Napa, CA · 3d
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In Vallejo, a Benefit Concert Raises Funds for the Missing Sister of an SF Rapper

Local hip-hop stars show up for Kevin Robinson as he searches for his missing sister, Chantel Brooks. Chantel Brooks has been missing for four months. Brooks, 37, was last seen on surveillance footage getting into her car in the parking lot of a Fairfield CVS in the early morning hours of July 17. Since her disappearance, her family has worked relentlessly to keep her story at the forefront of people’s minds.

Vallejo, CA · 3d

NBC Bay Area

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Chantel Brooks' family hosts concert in Vallejo to raise funds for search

Chantel Brooks’ family is hosting a benefit concert in Vallejo on Sunday evening to raise money for the search. Performances start around 6 p.m. at Noble Studios on Solano Avenue. Chantel Brooks was last seen in a Fairfield CVS parking lot back in July. Police suspect foul play but...

Vallejo, CA · 17h

hoodline.com

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Oakland's Diwali Bash Draws Crowds to Jack London Square for Free Food, Dancing

Families packed into Block15 near Jack London Square this weekend for Oakland's fourth annual Diwali festival, a free celebration of food, music and dance that organizers say has grown into one of the city's bigger cultural draws. By 6 p.m. a line had already formed at the door, with the event running until 10 p.m. Saturday night, according to NBC Bay Area.

Oakland, CA · 1d

KTVU FOX 2

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Oakland Diwali festival celebrates South Asian culture, diversity and community

The Oakland Diwali festival brought hundreds together for a colorful celebration of South Asian culture, featuring dance performances, music and free food. Produced by City Councilmember Janani Ramachandran, the growing Festival of Lights aims to celebrate diversity and create a sense of belonging for people of all backgrounds.

Oakland, CA · 1d

allhiphop.com

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Weez Gotti Sentenced To 41 Months In Federal Gun Case

North Richmond rapper Luis “Weez Gotti” Rincon has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to a gun charge. The Mercury News reported the sentence, bringing the latest chapter of his federal case to an end with three years and five months behind bars.

North Richmond, CA · 4d

San Francisco Chronicle

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His music changed after profound loss. Now he’s coming home to mark a milestone

Berkeley-born rapper Rexx Life Raj celebrates the 10th anniversary of “Father Figure” with a special hometown concert at the UC Theatre.

Berkeley, CA · 3d

gratefulweb.com

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Wreckless Strangers Release “Christmas Tears,” Announce Bay Area Shows

SAN FRANCISCO, CA | November 6, 2026 — Riding high from their recent performance at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Ameri-Cali Soul band Wreckless Strangers are kicking off the holiday season with their first Christmas song, “Christmas Tears,” released November 6. The band will debut the single live, alongside its signature blend of originals and crowd-pleasing covers, at Rancho Nicasio on Friday, November 20, followed by a show at Lucca Bar & Grill in Benicia on Saturday, December 19.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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This Bay Area movie theater was rescued from closure. Now it’s celebrating 20 years

El Cerrito’s Rialto Cinemas Cerrito will host a free anniversary bash with a screening of “The Last Pictures Shows” and a discussion with filmmaker Rustin Thompson.

El Cerrito, CA · 5d

contracosta.news

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Musicians Unite for Night of Rock ‘N” Roll to Benefit Guitars ‘N’ Kids

CONCORD, CA — Saturday, November 2026 — Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music, legendary local talent, and community spirit as Guitars ’n’ Kids, a nonprofit children’s music charity, presents an exciting fundraising concert at Vinnie’s Bar & Grill in downtown Concord!

Concord, CA · 5d

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Billie Joe Armstrong’s band (no, not that one) returns to 924 Gilman this week

Green Day guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong is returning to the Berkeley punk club that helped propel him to rock super-stardom this week. Armstrong will take the stage at 924 Gilman Friday night for a sold-out show with Pinhead Gunpowder, a project made up of veterans of the punk scene that centered on the Northwest Berkeley venue. Bay Area music journalist Gabe Meline described the punk group in 2008 as Armstrong’s “less-mentioned but no-less-brilliant ‘other band.'”

Berkeley, CA · 4d

news24-680.com

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Walnut Creek: FallFest – Nov. 15

Enjoy a day with family and friends at Shadelands FallFest, Sunday, November 15, 11am–2pm, hosted by Shadelands Walnut Creek and held on the grounds of the Shadelands SportsMall, 2640 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek. Free and family-friendly, the popular, all-community Shadelands FallFest features non-stop DJ music, food trucks, ice cream,...

Walnut Creek, CA · 5d

amadorvalleytoday.org

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Meet the Mayor Candidates: Julie Testa

In Meet the Candidates’ second episode of three featuring the 2026 Mayoral Election in Pleasanton, Leona Jew (‘27) and Briahna Ma (‘27) discuss Main Street’s economic vitality, housing, and water with candidate Julie Testa. A quick note to listeners: AVRadio co-host Briahna Ma was unable to...

Pleasanton, CA · 4d

SFGate

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BCNARTS: Best Bets: Comedian Amir K Making 3 Bay Area Stops

Amir Kamyab (aka Amir K) is an up-and-coming comedian based in Los Angeles. Those in the Bay Area who haven't caught his act yet are getting several chances to do so in upcoming shows at different venues in the region. The Iranian-born entertainer has been performing and touring tirelessly in...

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 4d

The Almanac Online

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Journalist Alexis Madrigal to appear at Stanford

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The cranes at the Oakland Seaport are far more than just industrial landmarks we see as we drive by on Highway 880. In his 2025 book, “The Pacific Circuit,” journalist Alexis Madrigal explored how they are testaments to the powers of globalization, with international shipping a key force that shifted our culture during the 20th century and left an imprint on a key port like Oakland.

Stanford, CA · 3d

KQED

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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Bundoo Khan, Bungalow on Rose, Volpi’s Ristorante

Check, Please! Bay Area, season 21, episode 10, airs Thursday, November 5, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. In Fremont, Bundoo Khan specializes in Pakistani-style barbecue, never shying away from charcoal-grilled meats with bold flavors. Guests rave about the signature chicken tikka with all of the fixings and fries topped with spicy masala. Over in Danville, Bungalow on Rose dishes up Thai comfort food served with contemporary flair. The menu features traditional dishes like pad see ew with chewy noodles coated in a sweet soy sauce, a beautiful 5-spice quartered roast duck, and memorable desserts like coconut cake pudding. In Petaluma, Volpi’s Ristorante is a charming, North Bay Italian staple offering family-style dining. Diners enjoy garlic bread topped with melty mozzarella, indulge in house-made ravioli and chicken piccata, and end with traditional tiramisu. And for “Cecilia Tries It,” Cecilia Phillips ventures over to Fairfield to learn the secrets of olive oil milling at Il Fiorello Olive Oil Co.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 3d

familydestinationsguide.com

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You Can Play More Than 100 Pinball Machines All Day At This Nostalgic California Museum

There’s a museum in Alameda, California, where the exhibits talk back, light up, and occasionally swallow your ball in the most infuriating and delightful way possible. The Pacific Pinball Museum is not your average cultural institution, and that is absolutely something to celebrate. Let’s start with a simple truth...

Alameda, CA · 9d