Good Day
Oakland
Thursday, January 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ First Fridays in Oakland is set to return from a two-month break with a celebration of International Women's Month in March, featuring events that honor female leaders and creators. San Francisco Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Bay Area nonprofit seeks public assistance after vandalism led to the theft of 40 commemorative plaques from Oakland's Blues Walk of Fame, costing about $150,000 in damages. KTVU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lateefah Simon, who is congenitally blind and the first Muslim Congressperson from California, was sworn into Congress, succeeding Barbara Lee, during a community ceremony filled with cultural performances and speeches advocating unity and resistance. Oakland Voices
- ➤ Alameda County Board of Supervisors appointed Judge Ursula Jones Dickson as the new District Attorney, succeeding interim DA Royl Roberts and the recalled Pamela Price. KTVU
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Oakland's vintage shops, including Mercy Vintage and Serial Material, trace their origins to personal passions for collecting and have seen a surge in demand, underpinning the value of sustainability in fashion. East Bay Express
SHOP NEWS
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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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Dark Star Orchestra Live Concert
Dark Star Orchestra performs a tribute to the Grateful Dead, offering a live concert experience that captures the energy and improvisation of the band's extensive catalog.
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David Gray - Past & Present World Tour
David Gray will be performing at the Fox Theater as part of his 2025 'Past & Present World Tour'.
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FamilySearch 102: Explore the Genealogy Research Wiki
This session teaches participants how to effectively use the FamilySearch Wiki to enhance their genealogy research and family tree building.
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Creating Story Videos with PowerPoint
This session provides an introduction to using PowerPoint to create a short video by combining text, images, audio, and video, including resources from FamilySearch.
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Shaquille O'Neal's All-Star Comedy Jam Featuring Billy Bellamy and Friends
A night of laughter at the Paramount Theatre with a lineup including Bill Bellamy, Gary Owen, DC Young Fly, Michael Blackson, Cocoa Brown, and Lewis Belt.
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NBA All-Star Practice - Oakland
The NBA All-Star Practice event offers a family-friendly atmosphere for fans, ensuring accessible ticketing backed by a robust buyer guarantee.
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