Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
Good morning, Oakland.
Two individuals were arrested for allegedly attempting to harm a potential witness linked to the corruption investigation of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, though charges were not filed.
D'Wayne Wiggins, guitarist for the R&B group Tony!
Toni! Toné!, is dealing with health issues, leading to the cancellation of upcoming concerts.
D'Wayne Wiggins, the guitarist from Tony!
Toni! Toné!, passed away at 64 after a courageous battle with bladder cancer, deeply impacting the music community and his hometown of Oakland.
Alameda County's Board of Supervisors tentatively approved nearly $166 million in Measure C funds for early childhood education and health, after years of legal delays.
The National Women’s Soccer League initiates an independent investigation into Bay FC's coaching staff following formal complaints against head coach Albertin Montoya for fostering a 'toxic' team environment.
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.
Redwood Spring Trail Run
The Redwood Spring Trail Run offers participants beautiful views of Redwood Regional Park while navigating through its scenic trails.
Annual Oakland Marathon 2025
The Oakland Marathon features a marathon, half marathon, and 10K race, taking place at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland, CA.
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