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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Reclaim MLK rally in Oakland celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with speeches, performances, and a march, emphasizing community organization and resistance.  Oakland Voices

CRIME NEWS

  • Oscar Arevalo-Baquiax was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing a father and son at a birthday party in Hayward in 2022.  San Francisco Chronicle
  • The theft of 40 plaques from Oakland's Blues Walk of Fame amounts to a $150,000 loss and fundraising efforts are underway for their replacement.  ABC7

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Oakland's funding for Centro Legal de la Raza, providing free legal aid to renters facing eviction, is uncertain due to potential city budget reallocations.  The Oaklandside

EVENTS

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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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  • 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.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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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'.

    Mon, 2/10/25

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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.

    Tue, 2/11/25

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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.

    Thu, 2/13/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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  • Open House at 1602 52nd Ave

    Explore a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom property in Oakland, ideal for first-time buyers or investors looking for potential improvements.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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