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Oakland
Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mixé's recent opening in Oakland presents a continuation of its predecessor's hospitality strategy, emphasizing the bar over the kitchen, amid the city's competitive dining landscape. East Bay Express
- ➤ After learning that Oakland's budget shortfall threatened the cancellation of the beloved Town Camp summer program, local families rallied, successfully advocating for the continuation of the program, demonstrating community activism's impact on municipal decisions. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Outreach workers in Oakland provide support and legal information to day laborers amid increasing ICE arrests, highlighting the indispensable role these workers play in California's construction industry and potential impacts on labor shortages and housing costs. San Francisco Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An East Bay woman's fence was vandalized with a hateful message, prompting an Alameda County hate crime investigation. KTVU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 'Handful of Keys' Piano Masterclass series, hosted by Joe Warner and Faye Carol in Oakland, offers free classes to all ages and skill levels, showcasing diverse pianist talents through June. East Bay Express
- ➤ Ten Bay Area dancers showcased their unique turf-dancing style for the first time on a national scale during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, marking a historical moment in dance culture. KTVU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland city union workers protest outside City Hall against layoff notices due to a $130 million budget shortfall, claiming the layoffs are illegal and harmful to public services. KTVU
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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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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.
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TAEMIN Live Concert
TAEMIN will perform live at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, showcasing his musical talent and attracting fans of K-pop.
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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.
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Norwegian Genealogy Research Discussion
This in-person discussion session, facilitated by family researcher Esta Weaver, focuses on Norwegian and other European genealogical research techniques.
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Exploring My Heritage Tools: Colorization and More
This event provides an opportunity to learn about various My Heritage tools for enhancing historical photos, including colorization and animation, available both in person and via Zoom.
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