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Thursday, July 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dan Siegel, a civil rights attorney known for leading People’s Park protests and defending underdogs, died on July 2 in Oakland at 79. His 52-year career fought for workers, protesters, and inmates—leaving a legacy that shaped Oakland’s legal and community landscape. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oakland will host the upcoming Jollof Festival on July 12 at 1255 7th Street — the event will feature local vendors, blind taste tests, and cultural performances as visitors vote on their favorite West African jollof recipe from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Tony Gemignani, the famous pizza chef behind Tony’s Pizza Napoletana and Slice House, had major shoulder surgery last week and will wear a sling for nearly five weeks with physical therapy beginning Friday. He hopes to return to the kitchen soon— and plans to surf by late November. San Francisco Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alameda County approved a rooftop drone program to help speed up emergency response by sending drones from buildings to incident scenes. The program costs $600,000 for six drones and software, and trained deputies will follow strict privacy rules—footage is deleted within 60 days unless needed for an investigation. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee blasted the 'Big Beautiful Bill' for its deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP — actions that threaten local health care and food support programs. She said her office is coordinating with county and state partners to protect Oakland's vulnerable residents from these changes. The Oaklandside
- ➤ The Oakland City Council eliminated the $300K Cultural Affairs Manager position on June 11 to help close a $265 million budget gap, a move critics say risks cutting vital support for the city’s art programs—fearing the change may ignore past successes in drawing national funding. Lex Leifheit will serve as interim manager until autumn, and several arts leaders are urging officials to reconsider the budget decision. San Francisco Chronicle
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