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WinterFest December 20th - 21st | 10AM-5PM FREE for Members, $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+) Step into a world of icy planets and faraway galaxies this winter at Chabot! With festive tunes and a variety of interactive activities blending science and seasonal cheer, this is a celebration you won't want to miss!

My thoughts are with Coach John Beam and his loved ones. We are praying for him. Coach Beam is a giant in Oakland - a mentor, an educator, and a lifeline for thousands of young people,

OAKLAND IS PROUD

OAKLAND An office building that once was the Oakland Masonic Center has been taken back by its lender through a speedy foreclosure process that serves as a reminder of lingering weakness in the Bay Area office market. The building, located at 3901 and 3903 Broadway in Oakland, is now owned by an affiliate of MidCap Financial, which provided the property with a loan in 2022 totaling $35.2 million, Alameda County real estate records show.

Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland. Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.

Oakland Critical Mass is a monthly group bike ride that takes place every first Friday of the month, which starts at 8 pm at the BikeLink bike lockers at 14th and Broadway, and ends at 23rd and Telegraph where Oakland Art Murmur is underway. Critical Mass is argued to be a political-protest for bikers' rights, but it's also a fun social ride that takes over the streets.

Kasper's Hot Dogs shut down both of its remaining locations in mid-October, one in Concord and the other on Oakland's MacArthur Boulevard. Started in 1929 in Oakland by Kasper Koojoolian, the brand has now gone from roughly a dozen outposts around the Bay down to zero - though Caspers Hot Dogs, another East Bay chain, is still seemingly doing fine.

The debate over public safety and policing in Oakland has become more polarized in recent years. On one side, some residents say it's still necessary to focus on reforming the Oakland Police Department, whose scandals have subjected it to the longest federal court oversight program of any U.S. law enforcement agency. And they want to continue building one of the most robust civilian oversight boards in the country, the Oakland Police Commission, which 83% of Oakland voters established through Measure LL in 2016.

Doug's parents were actively seeking medical assistance for him and had contacted local authorities for support,

Martin's former agent released a statement on behalf of the family, saying in part, "Privately, Doug battled mental health challenges... Doug's parents were actively seeking medical assistance for him and had contacted local authorities for support. Feeling overwhelmed and disoriented, Doug fled his home during the night and entered a neighbor's residence two doors down." Police say Martin was involved in a break-in at a home in the Oakland Hills.

Upon arrival, officers located the individual inside the residence, the department said. While attempting to detain the individual, a brief struggle ensued. After being taken into custody, the individual became unresponsive. Paramedics gave medical assistance and the suspect was transported to a hospital, where the person died, police said. Police who were involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave, following department policy.