North Oakland Now 6.30.09
on June 30, 2009
The city council votes today on Oakland’s budget and may approve unprecedented cuts to city services. The meeting starts at 5 pm at City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza and is open to the public. If you have time, attend, speak and make your voice heard.
Tomorrow, the Oakland Police Department is hosting a blood drive from 9-2 p.m.; set up an appointment and find out more details here.
Also, if money is tight and you’re looking for free ways to entertain yourself, check out the downtown walking tour of Chinatown in Oakland which starts tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. The city’s website has more details.
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