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Oakland
Monday, February 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kingmakers of Oakland produced a profanity-free hip-hop album 'Black Love' to showcase the creativity and positive potential of Black youth in Oakland. KTVU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Laurel Ace Hardware in East Oakland employs AI software to effectively reduce shoplifting incidents by half, showcasing the technology's growing role in combating retail theft among Bay Area businesses. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Moderate groups that funded the recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao are currently not endorsing any candidate for the upcoming special mayoral election, impacting former City Council Member Loren Taylor's campaign against Barbara Lee. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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SOMOS CUMBIA with Mina of La Sonora Dinamita
Celebrate Cumbia music with a live performance by Mina, featuring hits from La Sonora Dinamita, hosted by Chuy Gomez at The New Parish.
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Thủy Live in Concert at Fox Theater
Pop R&B artist Thủy will be performing live at the Fox Theater, showcasing her hit singles and musical journey.
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Pink Sweat$ Live with Aqyila
Multiplatinum R&B artist Pink Sweat$ performs at the Fox Theater, sharing heartfelt themes of love and connection through his music.
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German Research Discussion Session
This session, facilitated by expert Robert Jackson, focuses on German research and is part of the collaborative efforts between the California Genealogical Society and the Oakland FamilySearch Center.
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