Good morning, Oakland.

A town hall and preceding rally in Oakland focused on the contentious police pursuit policy, highlighting community divisions and efforts to clarify misconceptions amid discussions on policy adjustments.

Oakland residents and business owners voiced their frustrations at a town hall, urging the Police Commission to relax the police department's restrictive pursuit policy to address rising crime levels.

Burglars broke into two Oakland gas stations using sledgehammers and crowbars, with the owner expressing frustration over the lack of response from local authorities.

Hella Coastal and The CRO Café in East Bay have closed, reflecting broader challenges within the local craft beer scene and food service industry.

Five Oakland charter schools might shut down after charter renewals were denied or not pursued, affecting over 1,500 students.

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.

Open House for Charming Oakland Bungalow

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

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.

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.