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Oakland Museum of California burglarized

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Pieces of California history stolen in Oakland museum heist

A museum’s historical artifacts were among more than 1,000 items stolen during an October heist in Oakland.

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Oakland Museum of California burglarized; more than 1,000 priceless items stolen

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More than 1,000 historic artifacts stolen in California museum heist

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Oakland Museum says theft of 1,000 artifacts was not a targeted heist

In a statement issued Friday, Oct. 31, museum officials said the burglary on Oct. 15 appears to have been "a crime of opportunity," not a targeted art heist.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 2d

Officials: Oakland museum burglary was crime of opportunity, not a targeted theft

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'Brazen act': 1,000-plus artifacts stolen from California museum's storage facility

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Museum Robbed of More Than 1,000 Artifacts in Bold Heist

"The theft that occurred represents a brazen act that robs the public of our state’s cultural heritage," said Oakland Museum of California Executive Director and CEO Lori Fogarty in the release.

Alaska Dispatch News · 2d

Over 1,000 objects stolen from California museum’s storage facility

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More than 1,000 artefacts stolen from California museum

The Pitt News

New and old buildings in Oakland showcase ‘the history of architecture before your eyes’

Oakland’s architectural landscape is transforming. As new Pitt campus facilities and multi-story residential projects continue to rise across the neighborhood, the architectural character of Oakland continues to evolve alongside its historic foundation.

KQED

Historic West Oakland Blues Club’s Restoration Reveals Layers of Hidden History

The restoration of Esther’s Orbit Room, a historic blues club in West Oakland, will include a performance venue and bar, artist spaces, food and more.