Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 44-year-old Emeryville man, Luke Rivera, died after his bicycle crashed into a guardrail in North Oakland. San Francisco Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Oakland woman, Amanda Raye, is recovering after being viciously attacked by a group of young people, suffering severe injuries, without any attempt by the attackers to rob her. KTVU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oakland school board elections see decreased expenditure from political groups, with continued union support and reduced activity from other donors, impacting campaign dynamics. The Oaklandside
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An Oakland resident documented a severe illegal dumping incident involving nearly 200 tires blocking a sidewalk, highlighting the city's ongoing struggle with waste disposal and community efforts to address the issue. SFGate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Californians may receive $19 to $48 from a $27.5 million settlement reached with Thomson Reuters over allegations of selling personal information without consent. KTVU
- ➤ Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao secures a $2M federal grant to enhance gun-violence prevention, aiming to reduce homicides by hiring three new life coaches to support those at risk. KTVU
- ➤ Oakland's labor unions are heavily investing in key 2024 election races, including City Council and city attorney, to support candidates that align with their interests amid the city's budget challenges. The Oaklandside
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bay Area health care facilities adapt protocols due to a national IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene damaging the main supplier's plant. KTVU
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Berkeley and Oakland welcome new dining spots, including Bigotes Pizza, Khatan Sushi, Nua Thai Kitchen, and the exclusive Sun Moon Studio. The Oaklandside
SHOP NEWS
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SEVENTEEN World Tour: Right Here in Oakland
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Inhaler Live at Fox Theater
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Cervical Revolution: Integrated Treatment Approaches
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