{"id":482128,"date":"2026-10-01T23:54:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T23:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/482128\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T23:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T23:54:17","slug":"photos-oakland-welcomes-la-catrina-from-mexico-in-the-heart-of-fruitvale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/482128\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: Oakland welcomes La Catrina from M\u00e9xico in the heart of Fruitvale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s Fruitvale district.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The unveiling featured an Indigenous blessing, live mariachi music and traditional dance performances, along with remarks from local and national leaders, including Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmember Noel Gallo, Consul General of Mexico Marco Antonio Mena Rodr\u00edguez, Unity Council CEO Chris Iglesias, Visit Oakland CEO Peter Gamez and former HUD Secretary Juli\u00e1n Castro.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City is installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers including Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmember Noel Gallo, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, Unity Council President Chris Iglesias and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez, along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3200\" height=\"283\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-3.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110611\" \/>La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City is installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>La Catrina, created in 1910 by Mexican illustrator Jos\u00e9 Guadalupe Posada, is the elegant skeleton icon that represents the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercurynews.com\/2025\/11\/02\/photos-dia-de-los-muertos-celebrations-in-san-jose-and-oakland\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> D\u00eda de los Muertos holiday, which features in altars or memorials for deceased loved ones. Other people paint their faces, wear costumes or participate in contests for the best look-alike Catrina.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>La Catrina will serve as the centerpiece for the upcoming 31st annual D\u00eda de los Muertos Festival, one of the Bay Area\u2019s largest cultural events. And the City Council invites the community to celebrate its people, culture, food, and businesses every Saturday in October from 12-4 p.m. at the Fruitvale Transit Village, beginning this Saturday with La Catrina in Community, featuring music and local vendors.<\/p>\n<p>La Catrina in Community \u2013 Oct. 3rd<br \/>Music, local vendors, kid zones, and a celebration of the 34-foot Catrina sculpture.<br \/>Fruitvale Familia \u2013 Oct. 10th<br \/>A family-focused day of activities, entertainment, and local vendors centered on connection and community<br \/>Flavors of Fruitvale \u2013 Oct. 17th<br \/>Food and culinary traditions of the Fruitvale.<br \/>Oakland Youth Day \u2013 Oct. 24th<br \/>Highlighting the voices and talents of Oakland youth with performances and youth-centered activities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Members of TURF Inc., of Oakland, perform during the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers including Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmember Noel Gallo, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, Unity Council President Chris Iglesias, and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez, along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3200\" height=\"272\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-11.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110623\" \/>Members of TURF Inc., of Oakland, perform during the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Visitors take photos and video of La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City, installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience, and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers including Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmember Noel Gallo, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, Unity Council President Chris Iglesias, and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez, along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3200\" height=\"283\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-4.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110609\" \/>Visitors take photos and video of La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City, installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Details of La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City, is installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience, and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers including Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmember Noel Gallo, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, Unity Council President Chris Iglesias, and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez, along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"2435\" height=\"637\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-20.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110718\" \/>Details of La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City, is installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, left, The Unity Council Director of Fund Development and Communications Caheri Gutierrez, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, Oakland Police Chief James Beere and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez watch a dance performance by Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico de Fremont High School during the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience, and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers, a blessing ceremony along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3200\" height=\"283\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-14.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110635\" \/>Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, left, The Unity Council Director of Fund Development and Communications Caheri Gutierrez, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, Oakland Police Chief James Beere and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez watch a dance performance by Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico de Fremont High School during the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A member of Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico de Fremont High School performs during the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience, and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers including Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmember Noel Gallo, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, Unity Council President Chris Iglesias, and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez, along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3200\" height=\"283\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-9.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110621\" \/>A member of Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico de Fremont High School performs during the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Details of La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City, is installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience, and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers including Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmember Noel Gallo, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, Unity Council President Chris Iglesias, and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez, along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3200\" height=\"283\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-18.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110640\" \/>Details of La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City, is installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Oakland Councilmember Noel Gallo, left, and Unity Council President Chris Iglesias watch a dance performance by Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico de Fremont High School during the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience, and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers including Mayor Barbara Lee, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez, along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3200\" height=\"283\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-13.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110632\" \/>Oakland Councilmember Noel Gallo, left, and Unity Council President Chris Iglesias watch a dance performance by Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico de Fremont High School during the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Mariachi Mexicanisimo performs during the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience, and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers including Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmember Noel Gallo, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, Unity Council President Chris Iglesias, and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez, along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3200\" height=\"283\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-12.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110628\" \/>Mariachi Mexicanisimo performs during the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Details of La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City is installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience, and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers including Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmember Noel Gallo, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, Unity Council President Chris Iglesias, and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez, along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3984\" height=\"283\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-21.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110717\" \/>Details of La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City is installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Community members attend the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience, and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers including Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmember Noel Gallo, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, Unity Council President Chris Iglesias, and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez, along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"2094\" height=\"283\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-24.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110728\" \/>Community members attend the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A member of TURF Inc., of Oakland, performs during the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience, and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers including Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmember Noel Gallo, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, Unity Council President Chris Iglesias, and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez, along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3200\" height=\"283\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-10.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110622\" \/>A member of TURF Inc., of Oakland, performs during the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Community members attend the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience, and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers including Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmember Noel Gallo, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, Unity Council President Chris Iglesias, and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez, along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3737\" height=\"283\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-23.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110729\" \/>Community members attend the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Community members attend the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience, and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers including Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmember Noel Gallo, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, Unity Council President Chris Iglesias, and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez, along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"1516\" height=\"637\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-25.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110732\" \/>Community members attend the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\u00a0<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee poses for photos with attendees after the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to The Unity Council, the traditional Mexican art piece is the tallest Catrina sculpture in the United States, honoring culture, pride, remembrance, resilience, and generations of immigrants who empower and enrich the city. The ceremony featured speakers including Councilmember Noel Gallo, Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez, Unity Council President Chris Iglesias, and Visit Oakland President Peter Gamez, along with dance performances and live mariachi music. The sculpture will be on display through the annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival. (Ray Chavez\/Bay Area News Group)\" width=\"3200\" height=\"283\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EBT-L-CATRINA-1002-17.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13110650\" \/>Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee poses for photos with attendees after the official welcome ceremony for La Catrina, a monumental 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City and installed in the heart of the Fruitvale district in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. 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