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50% Off Traffic Amnesty Program Begins January 2012

The California Legislature mandated (Assembly Bill 1358) that all 58 counties implement a one-time amnesty period that allows a lump sum payment of 50 percent of the outstanding balance on certain violations to fully satisfy that court ordered obligation.

The program begins January 1, 2012, and ends June 30, 2012.

For California drivers with outstanding traffic tickets that was due to be paid in full before January 1, 2009. All of the following also must apply:

• You either failed to appear in court or failed to pay in full.
• The last date you made a payment was on or before January 1, 2009.
• You who don’t owe restitution to a victim on any case in the county where the traffic case was filed.
• You who have no outstanding misdemeanor or felony warrants in the county where the traffic case was filed.
• Other eligibility requirements may vary from county to county

Only traffic tickets that were due to be paid before January 1, 2009, are eligible. Parking tickets, driving under the influence (DUI), and reckless driving cases are NOT eligible.

To find out more information you can visit your local superior court at www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm

Join Nikki Thomas for the KBLX Brunch at the Anzu Restaurant inside the beautiful Hotel Nikko in San Francisco every Sunday from 10am-2pm as you enjoy special KBLX Live Brunch Menu. For reservations, click here or call 415-394-1111.

Celebrate Black History Month at The Rrazz Room with concerts, comedy and more. Click here for event schedule and information.

Performing Stars of Marin is rolling out the red carpet for middle school and high school students in underserved areas of Marin County by providing an exclusive screening of RED TAILS, an epic action adventure film inspired by the stories of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. All participating non-profit organizations and schools will receive educational material as well as the full red carpet experience, with guests of honor, Original Tuskegee Airmen of the Bay Area.

Join a private star studded cast of family, friends and community on Saturday, February 4th at the Century Theater in San Rafael. For more information, visit www.performingstars.org.

The Lorraine Hansberry Theatre presents Blue/Orange, an incendiary tale of race, madness and power.  Blue/Orange runs February 8th - March 18th.  For tickets and information visit lhtsf.org.

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) presents the 23rd Annual Frederick D. Patterson Gala and Awards Presentation on Saturday, February 11th at 6pm at the Oakland Marriott City Center.  Hosted by KBLX's own Kevin Brown with entertainment by The Whispers.  For tickets and information call 415-956-1018 or visit uncf.org.

UNCF Empower Me Tour is coming to San Francisco State University.  The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is bringing its celebrated Empower Me Tour  to San Francisco State University on Saturday, February 18.  The Tour, in its fourth year, delivers holistic touch points engaging young people at crucial life stages through self-efficacy, personal finance, college readiness and career success messaging.  Taking place at San Francisco State’s Cesar Chavez Student Center visit www.empowermetour.org for details.

The Black College Expo returns on Saturday, February 18th from 9am-5pm at the Oakland Marriott Convention Center.  Meet with different colleges, including historically black colleges.  Bring your official transcripts and SAT/ACT scores.  At 3pm there will be a scholarship ceremony and after show.  For more information, visit blackcollegeexpo.com.

Have you heard the buzz? The toys are back in town! Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3 takes family fun to infinity and beyond! You don't want to miss this Academy-Award winning hit as it skates into the Bay February 22nd through March 4th.  Tickets make great Holiday gifts that the whole family will enjoy!  Get your tickets today at ticketmaster.com, venue box offices or charge by phone 1-800-745-3000.

The glorious Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company returns to UC Berkeley's Zellerbech Hall Tuesday, March 13th - Sunday, March 18th, for its first appearances under the artistic direction of the superb choreographer Robert Battle, the hand-picked successor to Judith Jamison. Three different programs will feature company classics, thrilling new works, including Home, danced to music by hip-hop choreographer dancer Rennie Harris, and Alvin Ailey’s legendary Revelations.
 For tickets and more information, visit calperfs.org.