(UPDATE Apr. 2: Yes, this post was indeed a joke. Happy April Fool's Day, Oakland!)

Hello, Oakland. It's Thursday, the week's nearly done. Hang in there. Here's a quick roundup of what's going on in and around Oakland...

Climate activists allege city government forced them to caulk. As the lead photo in Ryan Van Lenning's article yesterday about the city's climate action plan indicates, some local climate activists have taken to waving unlicensed caulk guns in public. Claiming that this represents a threat to public safety, last night members of the city Public Ethics Commission detained 41 caulk gun-wielding activists. They were later released without charges -- but Oakland Local has learned that while detained, the Commission allegedly forced the activists to weatherize four floors of city hall. We're investigating and will follow up later.

And in the comments to our story today on a possible pigeon-serving restaurant for Jack London Square, reader JM raised the idea that since pigeons are considered a delicacy in some parts of the world, perhaps the city's environment and economy might improve by supporting a local pigeon export business. What's your take? Please share your thoughts in the comments.

In other local news...

Vegan Easter egg hunt: Volunteers needed! The Bay Area Vegan Christian Alliance is preparing today for its third annual vegan egg hunt. Stop by the community room at the Cathedral of Christ the Light at Lake Merritt anytime after 2pm. Their goal is to carve, dye, and decorate 500 tofu Easter eggs by 9pm. Donations of extra-firm tofu, vegan paint, and non-living sponges are welcome. If you want to help hide the eggs around Lake Merritt, show up on the Cathedral steps 6am Sunday morning.

Free Easter art workshop, contest. On Saturday and Sunday, the Oakland Art Alliance will be on the shores of Lake Merritt, just outside Children's Fairyland, offering hands-on instruction in marshmallow peep art. Learn how to twist, spindle, melt, glue, microwave, fire, bead, and blend this treasured holiday treat into artistic expression and holiday centerpieces. Workshop: 10am-3pm both days. Contest begins 1pm Sunday. Edible prizes will be awarded. (Note: This is not a vegan event.)

AC Transit gives up. After nearly a week of fielding complaints about the major bus schedule changes spurred by the state and local budget crisis, AC Transit held a press conference today to announce the organization's resignation. "We've been trying hard to keep working in impossible circumstances, and all you folks do is complain," said spokesperson Sam Trawman. "Our feelings are really hurt. We don't deserve this treatment, and another county would appreciate us much more. So just go walk to work. We're done here."

Oakland Marijuanathon runners still lost. An estimated 420 participants in last weekend's Oakland Marijuanathon have yet to be located. Organizers have issued a public plea for help. "If you see people wandering aimlessly, who appear disoriented but happy and have a large number pinned to their chest, give them a bag of Doritos and please call our office to arrange a pickup."

This special edition of the Oakland Local Daily Brief was produced by senior editor Amy Gahran.