Good morning, Oakland.

Newly unearthed photos from 1974 highlight Dennis Richmond's early contributions to Bay Area community events, ahead of his distinguished career as a pioneering anchor at KTVU.

BART's safety investments lead to a 17% decrease in overall crime and an 11% drop in violent crime, alongside a ridership increase of 2.6 million.

Oakland's newest music venue, Ceremony, set to open this spring near the 12th Street/Oakland City Center BART station, aims to blend arts revitalization with high-quality sound, featuring a D&B Audiotechnik sound system and a capacity of 1,000 people.

Oakland highlights this week include new exhibits at the Black Panther Museum and EastSide Arts Alliance, a Creative Growth art show, a gospel event at OMCA, a Valentine's Day dance, and NBA All-Star weekend activities.

A San Francisco restaurant known for its Wagyu beef is launching Izakaya Shodai, a small plates and Japanese spirits eatery, in Uptown Oakland by end of February.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open House at 271-273 38th Street

This open house event offers an opportunity to explore a multiple unit investment property located within walking distance of Piedmont Ave and Kaiser, appealing particularly to Kaiser employees.

TAEMIN Live Concert

TAEMIN will perform live at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, showcasing his musical talent and attracting fans of K-pop.

Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

A festive celebration featuring cultural performances, lion dances, live music, and food vendors in honor of the Lunar New Year.

Norwegian Genealogy Research Discussion

This in-person discussion session, facilitated by family researcher Esta Weaver, focuses on Norwegian and other European genealogical research techniques.