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Oakland
Monday, January 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A protracted issue with abandoned and stolen vehicles in East Oakland emphasizes the city's struggle to address and manage illegal auto dumping amid jurisdictional complexities and resource constraints. San Francisco Chronicle
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Golden State Warriors' Moses Moody undertook a real estate internship to explore and learn about the business beyond his basketball career. San Francisco Chronicle
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Introduction to Genealogy: Practical Tips for Family History Research
This class offers a comprehensive overview of genealogy research, including essential records and practical strategies for organizing family history information.
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Capture Your Cultural Heritage: Mobile Memories Workshop
This workshop led by Rudy Wolf teaches participants how to use the Memories App on their phones to document and share cultural stories, encouraging attendees to bring personal items or photos.
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Exploration of the Traditional Chinese Lunar Solar Calendar
The event covers the 24 Lunar Solar Terms of the Chinese Agricultural calendar, the Ganzhi system for dating, and features a comparison with the Western Solar calendar, facilitated by an expert.
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Adult Learn-to-Ride Bicycle Class
This class teaches adults and teens the fundamentals of bike riding in a supportive environment, catering to both beginners and those seeking a refresher course.
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FamilySearch 101: New Year's Resolution - Volunteer to Help Others
This session offers insights on giving back through indexing and reviewing records on FamilySearch, led by a local volunteer.
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Danish Research Discussion
Facilitated by experienced genealogist Jared Weaver, this in-person session focuses on Danish ancestry research, supported by the California Genealogical Society and the Oakland FamilySearch Center.
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Organizing Your Scanned Photos: A Workshop
This workshop will guide participants on how to organize scanned images using the Photos App for Windows and Apple, with a brief introduction to Adobe Lightroom and FamilySearch Galleries.
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Oakland Little Saigon Lunar New Year Festival
The Oakland Little Saigon Tết Festival is a vibrant cultural celebration featuring Asian cuisine, cultural performances, and a marketplace full of unique crafts and gifts.
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DNA Special Interest Group Meeting
This session will be led by DNA expert Sue Severson, providing insights and assistance to attendees looking to solve their DNA mysteries.
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After Scanning Your Photos, Part 2 - Organizing with Lightroom
This event focuses on how to organize your scanned images using Lightroom, including techniques for renaming, organizing, and enhancing photos.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
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