Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of March.
Good morning, Oakland.
An Oakland man sues Jerusalem Coffee House for religious discrimination after being expelled for wearing a Star of David hat.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating an incident where a person reportedly fired at another vehicle on the I-880 freeway near the Oakland Coliseum, causing no injuries and a temporary closure of the southbound lanes.
Oakland voters to decide on a sales tax increase in April, facing opposition despite being crucial for addressing the city's $265 million projected deficit.
Baristas and roastery employees at Highwire Coffee Roasters in the Bay Area are seeking to unionize with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 5 to address wages, staffing levels, and worker involvement in business decisions.
California is expanding its mobile air quality monitoring program statewide after the initiative's success in Oakland led to significant pollution reductions and health improvements.
Oakland may keep four fire stations open by reallocating budget funds, despite a significant general fund deficit, improving public safety and operational capacity.
Sweet Maple opens its fifth location, Shakewell rebrands as The Well with a new menu, and Snail Bar announces an expansion with a new venture named Upstairs.
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.
Introduction to Genealogy Workshop
This workshop offers practical guidance on starting family history research, covering essential records and organizational tips.
Kamaiyah Live Concert
Kamaiyah is set to perform live at Crybaby in Oakland, CA, offering an engaging evening of music.
Blues is Alright Tour 2025
The Blues is Alright Spring 2025 Tour features a lineup of popular Southern Soul and Blues artists, including TUCKA, King George, and Lenny Williams, set to perform at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland.
Taste of the Bay Seafood & Soul Festival
The Annual Taste of the Bay Seafood & Soul Festival features a variety of seafood and soul food exhibitors, live performances, and upscale VIP experiences at Preservation Park.
Rhonda Sauce Live Jazz Performance
Rhonda Sauce, a versatile jazz artist from Oakland, showcases her talents as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist at Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club.
Danish Research Group Meeting
This session, facilitated by an experienced genealogist, focuses on researching Danish and English ancestry, hosted by the California Genealogical Society at the FamilySearch center.
Enhance Your Family Research with Full Text Feature
The event will explore FamilySearch's new 'Expand your search with Full Text' feature, presented by missionary Kelvin Brewer at the FamilySearch center in Oakland.
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