Friday, December 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An Oakland nonprofit, assisting at-risk youth and adult offenders to rehabilitate, is hosting its first toy giveaway as a community service initiative. KTVU
- ➤ The US Coast Guard will increase enforcement in the Oakland estuary to address abandoned vessels and enhance security, coordinating with local police and homeless services. KTVU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A restaurant owner in Oakland's Little Saigon dies of a heart attack and an employee is injured after a confrontation with an unhoused man vandalizing cars. ABC7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Bay Area bridges tolls to rise to nearly $11 over five years to fund maintenance, starting with a hike to $8.50 on Jan. 1, 2026. KTVU
- ➤ Oakland's budget cuts have severely impacted its cultural sector, eliminating the entire grant program for arts and cultural programming, affecting organizations and community events. The Oaklandside
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A coalition of Oakland leaders and community members publicly urges Barbara Lee to run for mayor, highlighting her potential to address the city's leadership crisis and various societal issues. ABC7
SHOP NEWS
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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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Sunday Worship Service at Community Christian Church
A worship service offering attendees a chance to receive a message from God.
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Primus Live at Fox Theater
Primus will perform live at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California, featuring their unique sound and stage presence.
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Primus Concert Featuring Beanpole
Primus will perform live with Beanpole at the Fox Theater in Oakland.
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Rod Wave: Last Lap Tour at Oakland Arena
Rod Wave will perform live, showcasing his unique blend of hip-hop, R&B, and Neo-Soul, supported by various artists as part of his 'Last Lap Tour'.
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Introduction to Genealogy: Practical Tips for Family History Research
This class offers a comprehensive overview of genealogy research, including essential records and practical strategies for organizing family history information.
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Capture Your Cultural Heritage: Mobile Memories Workshop
This workshop led by Rudy Wolf teaches participants how to use the Memories App on their phones to document and share cultural stories, encouraging attendees to bring personal items or photos.
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