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Oakland
Thursday, February 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ UC Berkeley Professor Emeritus Michael Burawoy, aged 77, was fatally struck by an SUV in a hit-and-run accident in Oakland. KTVU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The exhibition 'Born of the Bear Dance' at the Oakland Museum highlights Dugan Aguilar's photography, showcasing the resilience and traditions of Native American tribes in Northern California. East Bay Express
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A former teacher initiated legal action against the Oakland Unified School District, claiming her dismissal for not using a student's preferred pronouns breached her free speech and religious freedoms. KTVU
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new grab-and-go market by the team behind Bacogai and various other restaurant openings, including upscale seafood and modern Afghan cuisine spots, invigorate the East Bay's dining scene. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ The East Bay is becoming a key player in the expanding mezcal scene, offering a diverse selection of this agave spirit through passionate local establishments like Odin and El Patio, reflecting a broader cultural embrace and deeper appreciation for mezcal. East Bay Express
SHOP NEWS
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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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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.
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33rd Annual U.S. Open Music Competition
The U.S. Open Music Competition at Temple Hill offers a week of classical music performances and contests featuring young musicians, culminating in Prize Winners' Concerts.
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Danish Research Discussion Session
This in-person session, facilitated by genealogist Jared Weaver, will focus on Danish ancestry research and is co-sponsored by the California Genealogical Society and Oakland FamilySearch Center.
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