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Sunday, March 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of March.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A motorcycle crash occurred at West Grand Avenue and Mandela Parkway in Oakland, with details on injuries and other involved parties pending.  KTVU

CULTURE NEWS

  • Oakland's First Fridays festival honored Women's History Month with local women talents, vendors, and awarded community contributors, highlighting achievements and fostering community engagement.  KTVU

ECONOMY NEWS

  • A video allegedly shows a State Farm executive discussing tactics to pressure California insurance regulators into approving rate hikes, sparking Consumer Watchdog to request an investigation.  KTVU
  • The Oakland Chamber of Commerce's annual economic report underscores public safety as crucial for economic revitalization, highlighting the need for increased resident, visitor, and business confidence to foster growth.  ABC7

EDUCATION NEWS

  • AIMS Charter School in Oakland faces uncertainty after its charter renewal bid was denied by the Oakland Unified School District due to concerns over teacher credentialing and student selection practices, despite the school's history of academic success.  KTVU

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Alameda County has advanced in the sale of the Oakland Coliseum with the receipt of two crucial documents, as confirmed by County Supervisor David Haubert.  KTVU

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • FamilySearch 103: Mastering Efficient Searches

    This session provides techniques for effectively searching through FamilySearch's vast records, suited for genealogists of all levels.

    Tue, 3/11/25

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  • Introduction to Genealogy Workshop

    This workshop offers practical guidance on starting family history research, covering essential records and organizational tips.

    Wed, 3/12/25

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  • Kamaiyah Live Concert

    Kamaiyah is set to perform live at Crybaby in Oakland, CA, offering an engaging evening of music.

    Thu, 3/13/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 3/14/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 3/15/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 3/16/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 3/19/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 3/21/25

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  • Redwood Spring Trail Run

    The Redwood Spring Trail Run offers participants beautiful views of Redwood Regional Park while navigating through its scenic trails.

    Sat, 3/22/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 3/23/25

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