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Community toy drive helps needy Oakland families (Slideshow)
Article by howard dyckoff.
Last updated at Mon, 19 Dec at 8:22am.
Christmas has come a little early to some of the poorer communities in Oakland.
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Oakland's Favianna Rodriguez to hold annual art show this Saturday, Dec. 17 (Community Voices)
Article by Bea Sullivan.
Last updated at Fri, 16 Dec at 2:19pm.

Immediately upon entering Oakland artist and activist Favianna Rodriguez’ studio, I notice a turtle tank. She mentioned that he might come closer, given that I was an unknown visitor. Her pet turtle seemed full, curious and somehow open to new things.

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East Oakland retired educator invites community to celebrate the holidays with style (Slideshow)
Article by Juan Antonio Mart....
Last updated at Sat, 10 Dec at 12:48am.

Deep in the heart of the Fruitvale district stands one of Oakland’s most popular and busiest storefronts.

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Oakland winemaker connects to history
Blog entry by Friends of Peralt....
Last updated at Sat, 3 Dec at 8:31am.

Martha Rueca-Gustafsson, owner of Roland Rosario Cellars, will be pouring a selection of her wine at a benefit for Friends of Peralta Hacienda Historical Park. This is your chance to taste a uniquely Oakland story.

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The Dance of the Disposessed December 1 in Oakland
Blog entry by Friends of Peralt....
Last updated at Fri, 18 Nov at 10:52pm.

Flamenco, a dance style associated with the Roma or Gypsies of Spain, is the dance of the disposessed; the song of the 99%.  See the most stunning flamenco in the Bay Area at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park on December 1st, and your ticket will support programs for low-income youth and families in Oakland.

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Masked Hero Zorro Returns to Peralta Hacienda
Blog entry by Friends of Peralt....
Last updated at Thu, 10 Nov at 12:47pm.

Zorro, Mexican California’s original champion for the 99%, returns to Oakland December 1, 6-9pm for a reprise of “Zorro by Night,” Peralta Hacienda’s popular gala fundraiser.

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What’s next for Oakland's gang injunctions? (Reflection)
Blog entry by Eric K Arnold.
Last updated at Fri, 1 Jul at 11:28pm.

On June 24, Judge Robert M. Freedman gave outgoing City Attorney John Russo a going-away present: An affirmative ruling on the Fruitvale gang injunction.

As is his wont, Russo sent out a tweet announcing victory after an unprecedented eight-month long court battle.

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Oakland Gang Injunctions Phase I complete, Fruitvale injunction upheld
Article by Eric K Arnold.
Last updated at Sun, 26 Jun at 12:44pm.

On Friday afternoon, Judge Robert M. Freedman imposed a temporary injunction against 40 alleged members of the Nortenos gang. The ruling came in a relatively brief hearing, which lacked the drama of earlier hearings which began some eight months ago.

As defense lawyers walked into court, they were handed a copy of a six-page document which contained the judge’s decision.

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