Oakland Magazine Blog - January 2008

January 31, 2008

Black History Month Events

January 14 to February 29, 2008
Cultural Connections: A Satellite Exhibit of The Art of Living Black 2008
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
Craft & Cultural Arts Gallery, State of California Office Building, 1515 Clay Street, Oakland
Free Admission
Exhibition features works in various media by selected artists and a special tribute to Chauncey Bailey. Presented in collaboration with the Richmond Art Center. BART, AC Transit and wheelchair accessible.
(510) 622-8190, (510) 238-7386 or www.oaklandculturalarts.org.
 
January 15 to April 15, 2008
Educate to Liberate: the Schools of the Black Panther Party,... Read more »

January 30, 2008

Sentencing in Alameda Murder

A 16-year-old Oakland boy learned Friday that he may remain incarcerated until age 25 for his role in the slaying of a teenage girl at an Alameda park on Halloween night, the Oakland Tribune reported yeserday.

His brother, 15, and a 13-year-old boy were also sentenced in juvenile court in the death of Ichinkhorloo "Iko" Bayarsaikhan, an Alameda High School student who was shot during what police say was a botched robbery.

January 29, 2008

Rosenblum Sold

Rosenblum Cellars, started by veterinarian Kent Rosenblum and his wife, Kathy, in 1978 has been sold to one of world's largest beverage makers for $105 million, the Oakland Tribune reported today. The boutique winery moved to the former Naval Air Station in 1987 and has now been sold Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines. Mike Kohne, the director of marketing for the winery, said no changes will be made to the winery except for freeing up owner and part-time veterinarian Kent Rosenblum to make more and better wine, according to a Tribune story. "One of the reasons Kent and his family decided to actually make this transaction was the fact that this... Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 in General | Permalink | Comments (0)

January 28, 2008

Plastic Bag Ban

City Councilmembers Nancy Nadel (District 3) and Jean Quan (District 4) will hold a press conference this morning at 10 a.m., at City Hall to affirm the City of Oakland’s commitment to reducing pollution, oil-consumption, blight, and global warming through its ban on single-use plastic bags.

On Tuesday, January 29, 2008, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch will consider the plastic bag industry’s lawsuit to stop the City’s ordinance banning the use of non-biodegradable carryout plastic bags at retail establishments in Oakland.  

“The tide is turning internationally against the plastic bag glut in our environment, and Oakland will not be intimidated against doing our part to switch to reusable bags,” said... Read more »

Posted on Monday, January 28, 2008 in Local Politics | Permalink | Comments (1)

January 25, 2008

Weekend Events

Events to watch for this weekend:

• Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY) will hold a Community Dialogue on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Cole Middle School, 1011 Union Street in West Oakland. Professor Howard Zehr, known as grandfather of the U.S. Restorative Justice movement, and Minnesota District Attorney Don Johnson will be the guest speakers. RJOY is a three-year old organization founded by Attorney Fania E. Davis, author and activist Aeeshah Clottey and Oakland City Councilmember Nancy Nadel

• Enjoy some great jazz at the Bird's Nest monthly series. This Sunday hear Mark Levine on piano and John Wiitala on bass and enjoy wine and gourmet small plates by Larry Smith. 5 p.m.–7 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.), Jan. 27,... Read more »

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January 24, 2008

Beth Lisick Tonight

Beth Lisick reads from Helping Me Help Myself: One Skeptic, Ten Self-Help Gurus, And a Year on the Brink of the Comfort Zone at Diesel, A Bookstore tonight.

On January 1, 2006 Beth Lisick made her first ever New Year's Resolution: to spend the next 12 months improving every aspect of her life. Every month she chose a self-help book and leader to follow. She went on a cruise with Richard Simmons, organized her life with Julie Morgenstern and created a savings account with the help of Suze Orman.
The results are funny, fascinating and even a little touching.
 
7:30 p.m., Jan. 24, Diesel, A Bookstore, 5433 College Ave., (510) 653-9965.

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January 23, 2008

Pathway to College

The East Oakland Youth Development Center is hosting an informational meeting tonight. The event promises to help you learn everything you need to know to get into college including details about the admission process, SAT scores, financial aid and junior vs. 4-year colleges. 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m., Jan. 23, 8200 International Blvd., (510) 569-8088.

Posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 in General | Permalink | Comments (1)

January 22, 2008

Oakland Publisher Reports Death Threat

The publisher of the Oakland Post has requested police protection because of a death threat he says he received, according to a published report. The Oakland Tribune reported Thursday that Paul Cobb told the newspaper he called police and city officials Wednesday night saying he feared for the safety of himself and his wife. A man who reportedly had been associated with Your Black Muslim Bakery told Cobb he had been approached "to set up" the publisher, the newspaper reported. Five months ago, the editor of the Oakland Post, Chauncey Bailey, was shot to death on his way to work. Devaughndre Broussard, a man associated with Your Black Muslim Bakery, confessed to the killing, then recanted his... Read more »

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January 21, 2008

Chiodo on Today Show

NBC reporter Bob Dotson recently taped a feature about Oakland artist Mario Chiodo and the nonprofit educational monument project Remember Them: Champions for Humanity for the "American Story" segment on NBC-TV's the Today Show. The segment will run today sometime between 7 a.m.–10 a.m. Also interviewed were Chiodo intern Raynell Phillips, a junior at MetWest High School and Berkeley resident Arryon Greely, the 9-year old model for Ruby Bridges, one of 25 humanitarians featured in the monument. The four-piece bronze sculpture will feature 25 humanitarians and be 52 feet long and 21 feet tall. It will be placed in a public park in downtown Oakland. Read more Read more »

Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 in General | Permalink | Comments (0)

January 17, 2008

Weekend Events

Enjoy some great Oakland events starting tonight and running through the weekend.

• Join The Crucible tonight through Saturday for their Hot Couture: A Fusion of Fire and Fashion event. It's conflagration on the catwalk with models strutting incendiary creations from over 20 designers. It is the ninth anniversary for the nonprofilt education facility. 7 p.m., Jan. 17–19, 1260 Seventh St., (510) 444-0919.

• Celebrate the grand opening of the new Fruitvale Public Market tomorrow. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts and food tasting. 10 a.m.–noon and 4 p.m.–7 p.m., Jan. 18, free, 3340 East 12th St. @ 34th... Read more »

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2008 in Music & Entertainment | Permalink | Comments (0)