Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of August.
Good morning, Oakland.
🏘️ Community
A Concord non-profit lost its essential F+350 truck over the weekend, jeopardizing Thursday’s food distribution planned in Pittsburg for 150 families; staff may rent a vehicle if the truck is not recovered before the event.
💼 Business
Broken Dreams, led by Quynh Ngu Nguyen & Geoffrey Deetz, will open on Monday, Aug.
10 in Oakland's San Antonio district, serving Vietnamese broken rice plates including flame-grilled lemongrass prawns and chicken meatloaf. Customers can expect fast-casual dining with Vietnamese flair.
🎭 Culture
This week, Oakland will host several music events as Saturday’s 25th annual Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival — set to cover eight blocks on MacArthur Boulevard — and a 2000s Day Party with singer Nivea at For The Culture captivate fans, with Porcelain debuting on Wednesday at Thee Stork Club.
🏥 Health
In Oakland and nearby cities, street therapy teams from local clinics met with homeless individuals through innovative means like tents (and even cars) to address anxiety and depression, a service that helped some transition into stable housing despite high demand for mental health care.
🎉 Oakland Events
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Monster Jam
1-3 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Cost Info Not Available — Experience the excitement of custom-built monster trucks in thrilling racing and freestyle competitions.
Little Feat Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Fox Theater — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening with the legendary rock band Little Feat at a top-rated venue.
🏠 Oakland Real Estate
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