District 4 News & Events
Laurel Book Store Events
This Saturday, April 12, at 7pm Laurel book store will host two authors: Isabella, writing as Jett Abbott, and her new vampire novel, Scarlet Assassin. The second author on this double-bill is Heather Rose Jones who has a new historical fiction novel in Daughter of Mystery. Please click here for more information, and support our local gem!
Get Your Free OPL Recommended Reading Booklet!
National Library Week is April 13-19. Oakland Public Libraryt is celebrating all month long with a number of events that showcase what public libraries are all about: author talks, Spring Break writing workshops, music and dance performances, and much more. (Click here , to see what's happening.) When you drop by any OPL location this month, please pick up a free booklet that includes reading recommendations from OPL staff, along with program highlights that tie in with National Library Week.
Join us for a month of good books and fun events!
LAST OPPORTUNITY
Healthcare Enrollment at Rockridge Library Affordable Care Act (OBAMACARE)
FINALIZE ENROLLMENT
Saturday April 12, Noon to 3 pm Rockridge Library
5366 College Ave, Oakland
To finalize your enrollment, bring with you the following:
* Your Covered California username, password, and PIN number
* If no account yet:
The full name, date of birth and Social Security number of the individuals ,
. in your household that you seek to enroll in coverage
For the primary applicant, ID such as a driver's license or other photo ID.
If not on ID, proof of California residency/home address (i.e. utility bill, etc.)
* Household Income information. Most people will find it helpful to have their most
recent federal tax return, including any income from dependents. Social
Security numbers of non-applicants may be requested, to verify income
information.
* If foreign born, proof of satisfactory immigration status (Citizenship or Lawful
Presence). For example; Legal Residency, Naturalization Certificate, Alien
Card, Green Card, etc.
*To complete enrollment, Covered California
will require documents to verify the info provided in your application
FINALIZE BY APRIL 15
Internship at the Port
The overall aim of the College Internship Program is to provide a professional work
experience to both undergraduate and graduate college students pursuing careers in
Maritime, Aviation, Commercial Real Estate, Engineering, Finance, Communications,
Corporate Social Responsibility and other areas of business. APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 25, 2014 @ 4:00 pm. Submit Online Application with the following attachments: Most recent transcript, Letters of recommendation, and Internship Opportunity form.
Apply at http://www.portofoakland.com/jobcenter
Info: (510) 627-1419 or [email protected]
Mayor's Summer Job and Educational Resource Fair
Thursday April 24, 2014 1PM-4PM. - West Oakland YMCA, 3265 Market St.
Please remember to dress for an interview.
● Please don't bring children.
● Please bring multiple copies of your resume.
City of Oakland 2015-2023 Housing Element Update
The 2015-2023 Housing Element update is now underway, and the City of Oakland is looking for your participation.
The Housing Element is part of Oakland's General Plan that serves as a blueprint for housing the City's residents, at all economic levels including low income and households with special needs. The City is seeking public input on the "Documents & Resources" section for Ch. 7: Info -
here.
Send comments: [email protected] or add your ideas about housing issues in Oakland to the "Engage Oakland" website.
Redwood Heights Recreation Center MOVIES in the Park - 2014
First movie - Friday April 25 - "Despicable Me" (PG 95 minutes) - est. start - 7:47 pm.
Please come to the park early to enjoy the park, field games, face painting, etc.
All movies begin at dusk. Please note that this time changes, as the days get longer and shorter in the spring, summer & fall. We plan on starting the movies once it gets dark enough to see it on the screen. Dress warm, bring a lawn chair or blanket. No alcohol or dogs.
More info & schedule:
Help support the Alameda County Food Bank.
Redwood Heights Movies in the Park will have a food donation bin setup, and for those that donate a non-perishable food item, you will receive 1 small popcorn for free. Please look here for needed food items.
Community Bike Ride
You're invited to team up with Maxwell Park, Mills College and East Bay Bike communities to ride the LAMMPS corridor (Laurel Access to Mills, Maxwell Park & Seminary). Join us to kick off our Community Bike Ride on Sunday April 27 from 10:30 am to 1 pm. Invite your friends! Cyclists will enjoy a short ride on the repaved and newly striped bike lanes along MacArthur Boulevard near Mills College: from High Street to Seminary, where the City of Oakland has recently completed aspects of the LAMMPS Preferred Concept Plan (new bike lanes, and traffic calming). We will gather and sign in at Adams Plaza (the central plaza near the student union) on theMills College Campus at 10:30 a.m. By 11:00, we will begin riding from Mills along MacArthur toward the Laurel District, then back toward Mills/Maxwell Park, to 55th and Seminary and return to Mills College for the second part of our celebration. During the street ride, families with young children on bicycles have the option to take part in a bike tour around the Mills campus. Stick around Mills campus after this celebratory ride for music, bring a picnic lunch, family fun, more biking, and connecting with your neighbors. Sponsored by the MPNC - Blight and Beautification NAT and Mills College, with support from Bike East Bay. Contact Laura Nicodemus at [email protected].
Interesting new ways we fight crime
This past Sunday afternoon, a citizen was robbed as he walked in the 5900blk of Contra Costa Blvd. An alert witness provided the reporting officers the license plate of the getaway car. We ran the plate in our license plate reader system and got a hit--the image of the car was distributed to all patrol officers. The community was notified of the robbery via NextDoor, and shortly thereafter, a citizen contacted me and sent video of the car, taken by his security cameras, entering and leaving his block; the video was of exceptional quality and pictures were forwarded to all patrol officers.
Officer Ken Bui, who is assigned to our area, was in San Jose on Wednesday, when he observed the suspect car. He called the San Jose Police Department, and officers stopped the car and detained three individuals. Loss from the robbery and a gun was recovered. What is noteworthy is that Officer Bui had been on vacation and was still checking his emails, keeping himself up-to-date as to what was going on during his absence. This is exceptional dedication to say the least! The robbery investigator, Officer Anwawn Jones spent much of the day in San Jose conducting follow up work.
Although the investigation is still active, there are many kudos to go around: the alert citizen who provided the description and license plate of the car and suspects ; the citizen who set up a security camera system around his home that captured the car and provided OPD with important evidence; Officer Bui's dedication and observations; and Officer Jones who is conducting the follow up investigation and putting all the pieces together. Thank you all!
Capt. Toribio
