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Friday, December 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Oakland's The Kon-Tiki will close on Dec. 22, and Berkeley's DogHaus is temporarily shuttered. The Oaklandside
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An East Bay woman has filed a lawsuit against five Bay Area motels, alleging they knowingly facilitated her sex trafficking from 2012 to 2017. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ A man was fatally shot near Bella Vista Elementary School in Oakland, marking the city's 78th homicide of the year. San Francisco Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kristal Raheem, an Oakland Voices Community Journalism Academy alumna, has become the Development Manager at YouthBeat, aiming to empower Oakland youth through digital media arts and literacy. Oakland Voices
- ➤ The Oakland Unified School District postponed a decision on school consolidations amid a significant budget deficit, despite vocal community opposition to the closures. ABC7
- ➤ The Oakland Unified school board unexpectedly chose not to vote on a proposal to merge 10 schools, leaving the community feeling uncertain and seeking clarity. KTVU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alameda County has divested $32 million from Caterpillar due to its role in Israel's military activities, marking a significant stance on ethical investment and human rights. The Oaklandside
SHOP NEWS
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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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Tell Me the Story of Christmas
A Christmas Eve event at Temple Hill's Visitors' Center featuring storytelling and holiday spirit.
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