Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
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Oakland's City Council announced a new bikeway by Lake Merritt will be named after Maia Correia, a 4-year-old who died in a collision there, to honor her memory and promote safer streets.
Oakland is highlighted in the upcoming movie 'Freaky Tales', produced by Too $hort and starring Pedro Pascal, set to premiere in April.
The Black Vines Festival in Oakland celebrates its 14th anniversary, showcasing Black-owned wineries, chefs, and artists as part of Black History Month.
The Oakland Unified School District, with funding from Stephen and Ayesha Curry's foundation, Eat.Learn.Play., installs additional water filtration machines in schools to ensure access to clean drinking water, addressing lead contamination.
NASA study finds four Bay Area locations, including San Rafael and Foster City, are sinking more than 0.4 inches annually, potentially doubling local sea level rise projections by 2050 due to sediment compaction.
The City Auditor discovered that Oakland overpaid at least $1.6 million in overtime to city workers between 2018 and 2024 due to deviations from federal guidelines.
Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
A festive celebration featuring cultural performances, lion dances, live music, and food vendors in honor of the Lunar New Year.
Norwegian Genealogy Research Discussion
This in-person discussion session, facilitated by family researcher Esta Weaver, focuses on Norwegian and other European genealogical research techniques.
Exploring My Heritage Tools: Colorization and More
This event provides an opportunity to learn about various My Heritage tools for enhancing historical photos, including colorization and animation, available both in person and via Zoom.
SOMOS CUMBIA with Mina of La Sonora Dinamita
Celebrate Cumbia music with a live performance by Mina, featuring hits from La Sonora Dinamita, hosted by Chuy Gomez at The New Parish.
Thủy Live in Concert at Fox Theater
Pop R&B artist Thủy will be performing live at the Fox Theater, showcasing her hit singles and musical journey.
Pink Sweat$ Live with Aqyila
Multiplatinum R&B artist Pink Sweat$ performs at the Fox Theater, sharing heartfelt themes of love and connection through his music.
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.
Grupo Falso Baiano Trio featuring Catiá Lund
Grupo Falso Baiano presents an evening of Brazilian samba and bossa nova music featuring vocalist Catiá Lund and a talented trio of musicians.
Flipturn Live at Fox Theater
Indie rock band Flipturn performs live, showcasing their evolution and new music inspired by nature and personal experiences.
FamilySearch 103: Mastering Efficient Searches
This session provides techniques for effectively searching through FamilySearch's vast records, suited for genealogists of all levels.
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