Good morning, Oakland.

Edmond Richardson, a former incarcerated firefighter, is hopeful for a future with CalFire after his release, leveraging valuable firefighting skills gained during his imprisonment amidst ongoing Southern California wildfires.

Bay Area residents are organizing a car wash in Oakland and a concert in San Francisco to support Southern California fire victims this weekend.

Two individuals were fatally shot and a third was wounded in Oakland, with the police seeking information on the incident.

Two individuals were fatally shot and a third was injured in Oakland late Friday, with police seeking information to assist their investigation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GZA and Lettuce Concert in Oakland

The concert features GZA performing his acclaimed album 'Liquid Swords' alongside the funk-inspired musical collective Lettuce at the Fox Theater.

Book Discussion on 'All Systems Red' by Martha Wells

A monthly book discussion group hosted at breweries in Oakland where participants enjoy drinks and lively conversation about selected books.

After Scanning Your Photos: Organizing Images Using FamilySearch

This event focuses on how to organize scanned photos by renaming, organizing, and connecting them to ancestors using FamilySearch.

Evening of Music: Jackson Stone, Kilo The Wizard, Yumz Awkword at Red Heron

Red Heron Studios hosts a night of performances featuring local artists Jackson Stone, Yumz Awkword, and Kilo The Wizard, showcasing diverse sounds and styles from the Bay Area's hip-hop scene.