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Oakland
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Misinformation about immigration raids causes concern in Oakland as community groups caution against sharing unverified posts. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Prescott Market, a new food hall featuring eight local businesses, will open in West Oakland aiming to contribute to the area's revitalization and community-building efforts. KTVU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend, and members of the Duong family, owners of Cal Waste Solutions, have been indicted on charges related to a federal bribery case involving illegal influence over city government. KTVU
SHOP NEWS
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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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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.
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