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Oakland
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Reyna Maldonado and her mother are expanding Las Guerreras by opening a new cevicheria next to their current spot at Swan’s Market to create jobs and honor a family tradition—while facing uncertainty amid an anti-immigrant climate. The Oaklandside
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 30‑year‑old man, Jeremy Morton, was charged Monday with assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse for attacking a Chinatown market worker and a 71‑year‑old man who tried to stop him on April 10 at Won Kee Grocery—Oakland police arrested him after receiving a tip and he faces up to 19 years in prison if convicted. KTVU
- ➤ Two men, 18-year-old Markus Williams and 19-year-old Chidera Ojeh, were charged Monday with robbery, attempted robbery, commercial burglary, and vandalism for smash-and-grab thefts across Oakland, including a 7-Eleven near Lake Merritt that was attacked Thursday and Friday — officials say they face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. KTVU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brown pelicans are being rescued from unusual spots across the Bay Area—rescued from places like Napa County, Cotati and Daly City—as people bring in the weakened birds to the International Bird Rescue in Fairfield. Experts say warmer ocean water is causing fish to dive deeper, leaving the pelicans unable to hunt properly. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oakland Police Department will soon use only its private — encrypted channels for radio communication, ending the public's access to police scanners that newsrooms and citizens had long monitored. KTVU
- ➤ The Oakland City Auditor reported that the city paid over $1.6 million in excess overtime to transportation and public works workers since 2018 because of a flawed formula+ city leaders are now hiring an outside expert to review the overtime rules before making changes as Oakland faces a large budget deficit. The Oaklandside
- ➤ A group led by former city administrator Steven Falk is proposing a measure to change Oakland's government by amending the city charter—voters will decide the final plan after reforms would shift roles for the mayor and city attorney and introduce a council-appointed city manager. The proposal aims to address voter frustration with a system seen as confusing and less accountable. The Oaklandside
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Spanish Language Meetup
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard — Free entry — Practice and converse in Spanish with speakers of all levels in a fun, inclusive atmosphere.
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Patrick Landeza with Brook Mahealani Lee
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Month with an evening of Hawaiian music and hula.
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Viva Oakland Festival
10 a.m.-9 p.m. — Oakland First Fridays — Free entry — Celebrate Latin culture with performances, art, and delicious food from across Latin America.
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Got Genealogical Questions?
11 AM – 12 PM — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Get guidance from experienced researchers on tackling your genealogical challenges.
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Oakland Ballet - Angel Island Project
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Check for ticket pricing — Experience the return of Huang Ruo’s Angel Island with captivating new choreography and live music.
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Hawaiian Research Discussion
11 a.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore Hawaiian genealogy with expert assistance in this interactive session.
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German Research Discussion
11 a.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Explore German genealogy with expert Robert Jackson in an engaging session.
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds Live
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the powerful sounds of The Fabulous Thunderbirds as they blend blues, rock, and R&B in a high-energy performance.
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Facebook and Genealogy Research
11 AM – 12 PM — FamilySearch center — In-person and Zoom options available — Learn how Facebook can enhance your genealogy research.
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Tall, Dark and Healing Book Release Party
4-6:30 p.m. — Medicine for Nightmares — Pre-order available — Celebrate Grammy Nominee Shawn William's new poetry book with an evening of spoken word.
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