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Monday, January 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of January.

CRIME NEWS

  • Two individuals are in critical but stable condition following a double shooting in Oakland, with police seeking information.  KTVU

EVENTS

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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.

    Tue, 1/14/25

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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.

    Wed, 1/15/25

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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.

    Thu, 1/16/25

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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.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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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.

    Wed, 1/22/25

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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.

    Thu, 1/23/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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