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Saturday, May 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A hit-and-run driver fatally struck 49-year-old Oakland resident Elmo Ballard Jr. on Sunday just before 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of 18th Street and San Pablo Avenue while he rode his electric mobility scooter—his grieving family gathered at the scene on Thursday and said they expect the driver to be brought to justice. KTVU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An Oakland documentary about the Hintil Kuʻu Ca preschool, started during the Alcatraz occupation and kept open by community support, will premiere on May 18 at 1 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California (a panel discussion with former students will follow) as it shows how the school helped preserve Native culture. The Oaklandside
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland will pay $1M to Candace Reese Walters, who said her boss, Guillermo Cespedes, sexually harassed her & paid her less than his male colleagues, while the City Council voted to settle the case without admitting fault & ending further litigation. The Oaklandside
- ➤ On May 8, Oakland crews paved potholes along dangerous bike routes on Grizzly Peak Boulevard near Tilden Park to improve safety for cyclists after a KTVU report revealed $27 million in pothole lawsuit payouts; officials said they will fix only 20 miles of road in 2025 (due to a delayed bond sale) and plan to ramp up work next year. KTVU
- ➤ BART halted all train service Friday morning due to a train control system issue+the agency advised riders to use other travel options. ABC7
SHOP NEWS
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Slowdive Concert at Fox Theater
7-9 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets starting at $57 — Experience the dreamy sounds of Slowdive in a beautiful setting.
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FamilySearch 105: Finding and Merging Duplicates
11 AM – 12 PM — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Discover how to efficiently find and merge ancestor duplicates in the collaborative family tree.
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Lydia Pense & Cold Blood Live
8-9:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets vary — Experience the legendary Lydia Pense and Cold Blood as they bring a vibrant mix of funk, soul, and blues to the stage.
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FamilySearch 105: Finding and Merging Duplicates
6:30-7:30 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Learn how to eliminate duplicates in your family tree for a more accurate ancestry experience.
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Current AI Usage For Genealogical Research
1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Discover how AI can enhance genealogical research and storytelling with insights from an experienced FamilySearch consultant.
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Oakland City Amateur & Senior Championship
All day — Lake Chabot Golf Course — NCGA points event — Compete in a 36-hole stroke play tournament for amateur and senior golfers.
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Hermanos Gutierrez Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Fox Theater — Ticket prices from $78 — Enjoy a night of captivating music from Hermanos Gutierrez at a top venue.
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Intro to Genealogy Workshop
11 AM – 12 PM — FamilySearch center — Free — Discover practical tips for researching your family history in this informative workshop.
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Hot Sardines Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Yoshi's — $73 — Experience the lively tunes of The Hot Sardines in a vibrant Oakland venue.
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May 2025 Book Discussion: Crying in H Mart
12-2 p.m. — Gilman Brewing Company — Free entry — Engage in a heartfelt book discussion over brews featuring Michelle Zauner's 'Crying in H Mart'.
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