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Thursday, January 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Misinformation regarding immigration enforcement activities in Oakland causes fear among immigrant communities, despite official clarifications denying any raids.  The Oaklandside
  • Oakland parents express safety concerns due to homeless encampments near four schools, highlighting the negative impact on their children.  ABC7
  • Rasa Caffe, rooted at the base of the historic Oakland Tribune Tower and opened by Rasa Mott in January 2024, has quickly become a community staple, offering unique beverages and embodying the spirit of its locale.  East Bay Express

CRIME NEWS

  • Eliyanah Crisostomo's mother advocates for strong prosecution measures against the three men charged with her daughter's murder following a 2023 freeway shooting.  KTVU

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to sell its share of the Oakland Coliseum to African American Sports and Entertainment Group, aiming to revitalize the area with mixed-use development.  ABC7

EVENTS

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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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  • Open House for Charming Oakland Bungalow

    Explore this 1930 bungalow in Oakland's Highland Terrace, featuring modern updates, two bedrooms, and inviting living spaces.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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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.

    Thu, 2/6/25

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  • Rebecca Kleinmann & The Hogan Brothers at The Sound Room

    An evening featuring diverse original music, jazz, and fusion by flutist Rebecca Kleinmann and the jazz fusion trio The Hogan Brothers.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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