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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Oakland’s FREE Bulky Block Party is back! 🛋️♻️ 📅 Saturday, October 24 | 9 AM–1 PM 📍 7101 Edgewater Drive Oakland, bring your unwanted furniture, mattresses, appliances, and electronics! Bring proof of Oakland residency, too 💚 Households only • No hazardous waste

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🐙📚 Freddie has eight arms and ONE big dream: a spot on your bookshelf! Bring home Freddie the Octopus Chose Melrose and help us bring our Courtland Creek Park mega mural to life!! A little adventure for you, a BIG splash for our neighborhood! 🎨 👉🏽 Get your copy here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3RNDNB...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📢 TODAY: Auditor Houston invites you to hear the results! 📊 Learn what Oaklanders prioritized in the latest Community Oversight Priorities Survey and receive updates on how previous audit recommendations are being implemented. See flyer for more details! 🤓

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🧚🏽‍♀️🧊 DOUBLE THE FRIDGE FAIRY MAGIC! ✨ Chris dropped off 56 Mom’s Meals, and a mystery Fridge Fairy surprised us with lots of dry food! We don’t know who you are, but we appreciate you! 💚🍽️ 📍 Melrose Community Fridge at Foothill & Cole Take what you need, no questions asked, and tell a neighbor!! 🙌🏽✨

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🐦‍⬛ Apparently, even the crows want a Fremont High education! 🎒 One flew inside, caused a commotion, and landed in history class! 😂📚 We reached out to Animal Control, Director Joe DeVries, and supervisor Jessica Lopez. And YES, we called... Read more 👉🏽 instagram.com/reel/Dd6nIUK...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🚨🚔 A historic moment for Oakland! 🚔🚨 WOOOOW! Congratulations to OPD as 23 years of federal oversight came to an end yesterday! 💙 Thank you to EVERYONE who helped make this progress possible. Let’s keep building trust, strengthening accountability, and showing up for our neighborhoods, TOGETHER! 💪🏽💚

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📢 TOMORROW: Auditor Houston invites you to hear the results! 📊 Learn what Oaklanders prioritized in the latest Community Oversight Priorities Survey and receive updates on how previous audit recommendations are being implemented. See flyer for more details! 🤓

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🚒💚 THANK YOU, OAKLAND FIREFIGHTERS! 🚒💚 A heartfelt shout-out to Chief Damon Covington, our Fire Station #18 AKA the Superman Station, and every firefighter who responded to last Friday’s three-alarm fire on Bancroft Ave. Your rescue and... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/Dd4DK58G7t...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

⚽ Oakland United invites you TODAY to help shape the future of the new world-class multisport facility at Oakport Field! ⚽ ¡Oakland United te invita HOY a compartir tu opinión sobre las nuevas instalaciones multideportivas de Oakport Field! See flyer for more details! 🤓

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🍎🥕 FREE PRODUCE IS BACK! 🥬🍊 👉🏽 When: TODAY, Tuesday, Sept 29 👉🏽 Time: 2–3 PM 👉🏽 Where: Melrose Community Garden 📍 Corner of Vicksburg & Ygnacio (across from Horace Mann Elementary) Stop by for some delightful goodies — first come, first served! 🏃🏽‍♀️💨

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🚨 LOST DOGS—PLEASE HELP US BRING THEM HOME! 🚨 Muñeca, 6, and Marcos, 3, have been missing since last night from the Melrose neighborhood near Ygnacio Avenue and Vicksburg Avenue. If you see them or know anything about their whereabouts... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/Dd1op5Umon...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🍦 MARKETPLACE MONDAY! 🍦 One of our neighbors is selling this brand-new Ninja Swirl by CREAMi for $200! Unfortunately, it’s too big for her space BUT it might be perfect for yours. 👀🍨 Interested? Email Melrose27XNC@gmail.com Pickup is required!

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📣 A BIG ol’ shout-out to Annette, the wonderful manager at Ghost Town Brewing in the Laurel! 🖤🍻 We are beyond grateful that she welcomed us to hang out with their customers and share the stories behind 'Freddie the Octopus Chose Melrose'... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/Dd1c1sAGwF...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

REMINDER: Access to food is essential. 💚 If you’re in Melrose, our neighbors at the HEPPAC Drop-In Center are here for the community with a weekly grocery giveaway: 🗓 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday ⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM 📍 5323 Foothill Blvd Please share with anyone who may benefit. 💚

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🛋️ FREEBIE SUNDAY! 🛋️ One of our generous neighbors is giving away this futon for FREE! If you would like to give it a new home, email us at Melrose27XNC@gmail.com Pickup is required, so please make sure you can transport it! 🚙

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🐙 TODAY, Freddie is popping up at Ghost Town Brewing in the Laurel! 🎉 Come grab 'Freddie the Octopus Chose Melrose', Freddie goodies, and so much more! 📅 Today, September 27 ⏰ 12:30–3 PM 📍 3506 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland Every sale supports our Courtland Creek Park mega mural! 🎨💚

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

💪🏽🌱 BIG MUSCLE energy at the garden this morning! 🌱💪🏽 A huge shout-out to every volunteer who showed up today to care for the Melrose Community Garden BUT these strong gentlemen did NOT come to play! 💪🏽 Mr. Byrd, Robert, Elbert, and... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdwxO_YEip...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🗳️ LWV Oakland invites you to its FREE, in-person Candidate Forums TODAY! 🗳️ Hear directly from candidates running for BART Director District 4, School Board Director District 2, and Oakland City Council District 2—then stay for a ballot-measure pros and cons presentation. 💜💚

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🌱 Happening TODAY neighbors! Join Melanie at the Melrose Community Garden for a little gardening, clean-up, and community love. 💚 🗓️ Saturday, September 26 ⏰ 8:30–10:30 AM 📍 Melrose Community Garden — corner of Vicksburg & Ygnacio Bring a friend, neighbor, or family member! 🌿🥕💪🏽

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🗳️ LWV Oakland invites you to its FREE, in-person Candidate Forums tomorrow! 🗳️ Hear directly from candidates running for BART Director District 4, School Board Director District 2, and Oakland City Council District 2—then stay for a ballot-measure pros and cons presentation. 💜💚

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🌱 Happening TOMORROW, neighbors! Join Melanie at the Melrose Community Garden for a little gardening, clean-up, and community love. 💚 🗓️ Saturday, September 26 ⏰ 8:30–10:30 AM 📍 Melrose Community Garden — corner of Vicksburg & Ygnacio Bring a friend, neighbor, or family member! 🌿🥕💪🏽

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🎉💪🏽 FINALLY, MELROSE!!! OUR GYM EQUIPMENT HAS ARRIVED! 💪🏽🎉 Installation began Wednesday at Courtland Creek Park, and we’re hoping it will be completed today... or first thing next week! Make sure to take a stroll through the park and... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdtrMWGG2m...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🐙📚 Freddie traded the ocean floor for the sandbox today! 🪣☀️ Add a little adventure to story time with 'Freddie the Octopus Chose Melrose', a children’s book about big dreams, brave hearts, creativity, and a garden where everyone... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdrNSJpmxp...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🌧️ GET READY, MELROSE! 💪🏽 Governor Newsom has declared a statewide emergency to prepare for what could be a historic El Niño season. One simple way we can help protect our neighborhood is by adopting a storm drain! Oakland has more than... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdrKgoRGwg...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📢 See an abandoned vehicle, pothole, illegal dumping, or another City issue?!!! 👀 Please report it to OAK311 first and save your service-request number! 📱 Use the OAK311 app or City website 📧 Email OAK311: oak311@oaklandca.gov 📞 311 or (510) 615-5566

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🧚🏽‍♀️✨ TODAY’S FRIDGE FAIRY DELIVERY! ✨🧊 Chris worked her magic again and filled our Melrose Community Fridge with 78 Mom’s Meals and 9 Infant Formulas! THANK YOU CHRIS!!! 💚🍽️ 📍 Foothill Boulevard & Cole Street Whether you need a meal... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdptXDYCQd...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Freddie has a story to tell... AND it begins right here in Melrose! 🐙📚 'Freddie the Octopus Chose Melrose' is a sweet story about big dreams, brave hearts, creativity, and a garden that welcomes EVERYONE. 🤗 Best of all, your purchase... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdonSc_lJT...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📢 Auditor Houston invites you to hear the results! 📊 Learn what Oaklanders prioritized in the latest Community Oversight Priorities Survey and receive updates on how previous audit recommendations are being implemented. 🗓️ Thursday, October 1 ⏰ 6 PM 📍 Black Forest Kitchen 478 25th St., Oakland

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📣 Melrose, The YWCA Berkeley/Oakland invites you to: 'Defending Reproductive Freedom' is an important conversation comparing reproductive-health realities in Texas and California. 💪🏽 📅 TODAY: Wednesday, September 23 ⏰ 4:30–7 PM 📍 2600 Bancroft Way, Berkeley Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP!

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📢 OPD INVITES YOU TO A PUBLIC CITYWIDE RISK MANAGEMENT MEETING Join the Oakland Police Department TODAY to learn how OPD uses data to identify trends, assess risk, and evaluate departmental practices. 📅 Tuesday, September 22 ⏰ 5 –6:30 PM 📍 Oakland Police Department 455 7th Street, Oakland

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🍎🥕 FREE PRODUCE IS BACK! 🥬🍊 👉🏽 When: TODAY, Tuesday, Sep 22 👉🏽 Time: 2–3 PM 👉🏽 Where: Melrose Community Garden 📍 Corner of Vicksburg & Ygnacio (across from Horace Mann Elementary) Stop by for some delightful goodies — first come, first served! 🏃🏽‍♀️💨

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🍂✨ Happy First Day of Fall, Melrose! ✨🍂 Cooler days, colorful leaves, cozy moments, and pumpkin season are officially here! 🍁🍂 May this fall bring warmth to your home, joy to your heart, and plenty of beautiful memories with the people you love. 🧡

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🧚💚🧊 Our Fridge Fairy worked her magic again! 🧊💚🧚 A huge THANK YOU to Chris for dropping off 70 Mom’s Meals at the Melrose Community Fridge! 📍 Corner of Foothill Boulevard & Cole Street If you need food or simply don’t feel like... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdkgeHdGk8...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🗑️📢 NEED TO PUT OUT EXTRA TRASH? Waste Management’s Extra Service Trash labels can be used for an additional bag holding up to 32 gallons. ✅ Place the label directly on the bag ✅ Make sure the label faces the street ✅ Put the bag out on your regular service day For questions call WM @ 510 613-8710

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📢 OPD INVITES YOU TO A PUBLIC CITYWIDE RISK MANAGEMENT MEETING Join the Oakland Police Department tomorrow to learn how OPD uses data to identify trends, assess risk, and evaluate departmental practices. 📅 Tuesday, September 22 ⏰ 5 –6:30 PM 📍 Oakland Police Department 455 7th Street, Oakland

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🎉🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO VERONICA, OWNER OF LA PERLA TAPATIA! 🎂🎉 Veronica was supposed to be OFF today—the coffee shop is closed—but she still committed to donating breakfast sandwiches and delicious Mexican coffee for our Creek to Bay Day... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/Dde_SjNklT...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🚨🎤 BREAKING NEWS, MELROSE! 🎤🚨 Our last News Blog went out in February! #Yikes 😬 Not because Melrose hasn’t had news, but because we’ve had SO much happening! Between community events, fundraising, book signings, cleanups, emergencies... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/reel/DdeKJWn...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

📢 TODAY, MELROSE! IT’S OUR CREEK TO BAY DAY EVENT! 💚🧹🌊 Let it be known: This is the only Creek to Bay Day event officially supported by the Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council—and EVERYONE is welcome. Inclusion isn’t a box we check; it’s... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdeJqR-G9a...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🧹💚 TODAY, MELROSE! 💚🧹 Haynes is ready to show Fairfax & Monticello some neighborhood love—and we need your helping hands! 📅 Saturday, September 19 ⏰ 8:30 AM 📍 Fairfax Ave & Monticello Ave Bring a neighbor, bring your Melrose pride, and let’s make a visible difference together. 💪🏽✨💚

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to Alameda County Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez! 🎂🎉 When we had the opportunity to meet Sheriff Sanchez in person, we were truly taken aback by her humility, kindness, and down-to-earth spirit. Leadership carries even more... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdcsuOtGem...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🚨🐾 DOG RUNNING LOOSE!! PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT! 🐾🚨 This dog was last seen near Ygnacio Ave and Vicksburg Ave. Our neighbor tried calling the dog and followed it in hopes of getting it to safety, but unfortunately lost sight of this... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdcsKD4mVz...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🎉🔨 BIG NEWS FROM OUR FRIENDS AT LAUREL ACE HARDWARE! 🔨🎉 The owners of Laurel Ace have officially welcomed Berkeley Ace Hardware into the Stan’s Hardware family! Congratulations on store number SEVEN! 🥳 Even better: Beginning in November... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdbrAAJG1o...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📢 TOMORROW, MELROSE—IT’S OUR CREEK TO BAY DAY EVENT! 💚🧹 This is the only Creek to Bay Day event officially supported by the Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council—and nobody has to force us to invite EVERYONE. Inclusion isn’t a box we check;... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdbqAIJGwp...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🧹💚 TOMORROW MORNING, MELROSE! 💚🧹 Haynes is ready to show Fairfax & Monticello some neighborhood love—and we need your helping hands! 📅 Tomorrow—Saturday, September 19 ⏰ 8:30 AM 📍 Fairfax Avenue & Monticello Avenue Bring a neighbor and your Melrose pride!. 💪🏽✨💚

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🐙🧹 Freddie has eight arms, so naturally he has NO excuse not to help clean Melrose! 😂💚 Grab your copy of 'Freddie the Octopus Chose Melrose', then mark your calendar and bring your own two arms and help Freddie show Courtland Creek... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdZKVuIG7D...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#TBT to when a mother and her child decided to destroy the fairy houses near our Fairy Circle…for funsies, apparently. 😒 💔 It truly broke our hearts.💔 But Oakland’s incredible Fairy Godfather, Greg Mintz, returned to Courtland Creek Park... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdZI517G_X...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#TBT to Fremont High School’s community cleanup with the Leadership Class! 🐯🧹 Our Tigers split into two teams: Ms. Báez led Team 1, and Super Mighty Dave led Team 2—each with about 15 students. 💪🏽 They had just 10 minutes to collect as... Read more 👉🏽 instagram.com/p/DdZHdupG-U...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🚨🐺 COYOTE SPOTTED IN MELROSE THIS MORNING 🐺🚨 At approximately 5 AM today, a neighbor recorded a coyote roaming near Fairfax Avenue and Fern Street. We reviewed the video, but it was a little too dark to share. Please stay alert and... Read more 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/p/DdXoHttGOo...

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Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council @melrose27xnc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

📢 MELROSE, THIS IS OUR CREEK TO BAY DAY EVENT! 💚🧹🌊 This is the only Creek to Bay Day event officially supported by the Melrose 27X Neighborhood Council—and nobody has to force us to invite EVERYONE. Inclusion isn’t a box we check; it’s who we are! That’s Oakland, baby! 💪🏽💚

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