Ray Chavez
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Photos: Oakland welcomes La Catrina from México in the heart of Fruitvale (opens the original)
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A crowd of several hundred gathered at Fruitvale Village on Thursday morning to welcome La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of Oakland’s Fruitvale district. According to The Unity Council, the piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, standing as a tribute to culture, resilience, remembrance and the generations of immigrants who enrich the city. The unveiling featured an Indigenous blessing, live mariachi music and t
Photos: Masks, high-flying stunts and more dazzle crowd at Lucha Libre Wrestling Night (opens the original)
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A wrestling ring was set up for the second time this year at Thrive City Plaza for Lucha Libre Wrestling Night. Fans — some wearing traditional luchador masks — gathered Thursday in San Francisco to watch 22 wrestlers, including four women, perform high-flying maneuvers from the ring ropes, dramatic somersaults, and intricate submission holds. The action regularly spilled outside the ring as the crowd cheered on the competitors’ attempts to break free from painful locks. Hosted by West Coast Pro
Photos: Dublin ends summer with a Splatter (opens the original)
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Hundreds turned out for the annual Splatter festival that ran from noon to 8:30 p.m. at Emerald Glen Park on Saturday in Dublin. The festival featured community performances including those from Pallen’s Martial Arts; Mongolian dance; and The Longboards, a Beach Boys and surf tribute band, among others. “Splatter is a multi-cultural event, celebrating the fine wine, diverse cuisine, and the unique and creative arts found in the Tri-Valley,” according to the organizer’s website. The festival was
Photos: Dublin ends of summer with the Splatter (opens the original)
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Hundreds turned out for the annual Splatter festival that ran from noon to 8:30 p.m. at Emerald Glen Park on Saturday in Dublin. The festival featured community performances including those from Pallen’s Martial Arts; Mongolian dance; and The Longboards, a Beach Boys and surf tribute band, among others. “Splatter is a multi-cultural event, celebrating the fine wine, diverse cuisine, and the unique and creative arts found in the Tri-Valley,” according to the organizer’s website. The festival was
Photos: 160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games (opens the original)
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The sound of bagpipes and drums echoed across the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Saturday as thousands gathered in full Scottish attire for the 160th Highland Gathering & Games. From traditional dancing, games, and artisan vendors to close encounters with birds of prey, festivalgoers enjoyed a range of attractions and activities, including the clan procession. Border collies in the sheepdog trials were quick and fascinating, while muscled athletic fans showed off their strength in the caber toss,
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