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Oakland
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Walgreens plans to close two stores in Oakland and multiple locations across the Bay Area next month due to financial pressures, with affected prescriptions being transferred automatically. KTVU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Seven candidates are competing to represent District 2 in Oakland's City Council during the special election on April 15, including diverse professionals aiming to address community issues. The Oaklandside
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Open House for Charming Oakland Bungalow
Explore this 1930 bungalow in Oakland's Highland Terrace, featuring modern updates, two bedrooms, and inviting living spaces.
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Breaking Writer's Block with AI Techniques
This workshop teaches participants how to utilize AI engines to overcome writer's block by creating stories based on personal outlines.
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