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Saturday, July 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Firefighters responded to a four-alarm blaze at a commercial building in the 5200 block of East 8th Street near the Oakland Coliseum just before 5:10 p.m.  KTVU

HEALTH NEWS

  • A new Kaiser study finds that overweight or obese Asian and Pacific Islander teens are twice as likely as their white peers to have prediabetes, with rates ranging from 18% among Vietnamese youths to 32% among Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander youths. The research — which analyzed data from about 38,000 adolescents from Kaiser Permanente Northern California — suggests that high-risk groups may need earlier screening to help prevent diabetes.  San Francisco Chronicle

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Let’s Talk FamilySearch: A Group Exploration

    11 AM – 12 PM — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore genealogy with expert guidance and tackle your FamilySearch questions in a friendly setting.

    Tue, 7/8/25

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  • Acoustic Alchemy Live Performance

    8-9:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Check for ticket prices — Experience a night of contemporary jazz with Acoustic Alchemy showcasing their new album 33 1/3.

    Wed, 7/9/25

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  • AI Tips for Genealogy Research

    10:30-10:45 a.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free — Discover the latest AI tips to enhance your genealogy research in this short session.

    Wed, 7/16/25

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  • Getting Started Part 4: Using Record Hints

    1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Explore the power of AI in documenting your genealogy through record hints.

    Sat, 7/19/25

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  • TammyTeaLove Comedy Show

    8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Tammy E. Clarke as she shares relatable real-life stories from her unique journey.

    Tue, 7/22/25

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  • AI Tips for Genealogy Research

    10:30-11:30 a.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Explore the latest AI tips for enhancing your genealogy research in a brief chat.

    Wed, 7/23/25

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  • Hi-Five Concert

    8-9:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Experience the iconic R&B group Hi-Five performing their classic hits live.

    Thu, 7/24/25

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  • Genius Wesley Performance

    7:30-9 p.m. — The Sound Room — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience the prodigious jazz talent of drummer Genius Wesley along with local rising stars.

    Fri, 7/25/25

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  • Milonga Rubia Dance Event

    7-11 p.m. — Just Dance Ballroom — $20 entry — Enjoy a lively Milonga with diverse DJs in a welcoming atmosphere.

    Sun, 7/27/25

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  • Life Drawing at Faultline Gallery

    5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage your artistic skills with a live model in short poses.

    Mon, 7/28/25

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Life is not trying to entertain you. It's trying to educate you.

~ Bear Grylls

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