October 2020 - Page 2 of 2

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Third Annual Drunken Film Festival in Oakland gets a update

October 15, 2020 Brandy Collins

The festival takes place at Oakland Tribune Tower through Sunday, October 18, 2020.

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Playgrounds now open; indoor dining allowed starting October 26

October 15, 2020 Momo Chang

More businesses and activities, including indoor ones, allowed to re-open during COVID pandemic, but is it a good idea when flu season is starting?

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New COVID-19 cases slowing in Oakland; reopening limited activities possible

October 13, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

New cases of COVID-19 in Alameda County seem to be slowing down after spiking multiple times this summer. As of this weekend, Alameda County has 22,149 COVID-19 cases. Oakland has 8,671 coronavirus cases. In Alameda

Oakland celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 12, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Recognize Native American histories and cultures.

“Hustle & Play” workbook focuses on reflection and comes with a community

October 7, 2020 Brandy Collins

“2020 was an unusual time to have a planner. The world that we had become accustomed to came to a halt and there were no plans to be made.”

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Oakland Airport to offer free COVID testing for Hawaii-bound passengers

October 1, 2020 Momo Chang

Passengers who prove they have a negative COVID test within 72 hours of departure can forgo the 14-day quarantine.