Good Day
Oakland
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The San Leandro Creek Trail, opening in East Oakland in spring 2025, will offer a 0.7 mile multi-use path connecting the community to green spaces and waterways, with features like a pedestrian bridge and educational signs designed by local high school students. Oakland Voices
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The article outlines a series of music and culture events happening from Dec. 12-18, featuring diverse genres and highlighting artists dedicated to more than just their art, such as jazz musician Samora Pinderhughes who combines music with activism. East Bay Express
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oakland's small schools movement, initially boosted by community advocacy and significant funding, faces challenges amidst declining enrollment and financial strains, leading to potential mergers of schools established under this movement. The Oaklandside
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oakland City Council is contemplating significant reductions in arts and cultural funding to address a nearly $130 million budget shortfall, impacting various programs and community organizations. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Renia Webb and Loren Taylor, both with histories in the Oakland city government, have declared their candidacy for Oakland's mayoral race, joining at least five other candidates. KTVU
- ➤ Oakland's Universal Basic Mobility program, offering East Oakland residents $300 prepaid transit cards, has been deemed 'extremely helpful', showing benefits in mental and physical health and reduced car usage, with a second pilot ongoing in West Oakland. The Oaklandside
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Patricia Gangan and Matthew Esparza, founders of Chunky Butt Ice Cream, innovatively designed three ice cream flavors to complement holiday pies, boosting their business amidst the challenging winter season for ice cream sellers. East Bay Express
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The Nutcracker Opening Night Performance
The Nutcracker unfolds its enchanting story in a live performance featuring student and local performers.
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Rose Owens Presents Children's Christmas Stories
Rose the Storylady will share interactive Christmas stories for young listeners and their families at the Temple Hill Visitors' Center.
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Community Christian Church Sunday Worship
This event invites attendees to receive spiritual teachings and connect with the Christian community.
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Christmas Story Event at Temple Hill
This event will share the true story of Christmas through scripture and music, featuring both traditional and contemporary performances by missionaries.
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Portugal/Madeira and Azores Research Discussion
This in-person session focuses on genealogical research related to Portugal, Madeira, and the Azores, facilitated by an experienced volunteer.
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Christmas Performance by Mother-Daughter Duo Amy & Sydney Strong
Amy & Sydney Strong will perform a heartwarming Christmas concert featuring music that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ at Temple Hill.
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Con Funk Shun Holiday Concert
The Bay Area's beloved funk band, Con Funk Shun, will perform their classic hits and new holiday tunes in a lively show featuring choreography and vocal harmonies.
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Christmas Celebration in Polynesian Style
Experience a unique showcase of Christmas traditions from the South Pacific Islands through live music and cultural dance performances.
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Sunday Worship Service
A worship service at Community Christian Church, offering attendees a chance to receive spiritual guidance.
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Christmas Concert with Floyd and Libbie: An Evening of Acoustic Harmonies
Floyd and Libbie Killen will perform an acoustic Christmas music concert featuring clean vocal harmonies and guitar accompaniment at the Temple Hill Visitors' Center.
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~ Jim Rohn
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