The League of Women Voters Remembers Senator John McCain Who Died At 81

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Washington, DC – The League of Women Voters president Chris Carson issued the following statement on the passing of Senator John McCain: “Senator John McCain dedicated his life to serving the American people; first as a heroic naval pilot and later as a Congressman and U.S. Senator for more than thirty years. “The League was … Read more

Georgia NAACP Praises Randolph County Decision to Keep Polls Open

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The Georgia NAACP issued a statement in praise of Randolph County Board of Elections decision to vote against a consultant proposal to close 7 of 9 voting polls in a nearly-all Black district, less than 3 months before the November midterm elections. “Voter suppression happens in many ways, some subtle and some direct –our job … Read more

City of Oakland News: Bulky Block Party For Free Large-Item Disposal

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City of Oakland Public Works Department press release announces series of three events across Oakland invites residents to drop off unwanted bulky items for free disposal, where they will also learn how to get the same service at their own home’s curbside. Note: City Of Oakland Can Buyout Alameda County Share Of Oakland Coliseum, But … Read more

Lauren Simmons Is First Full-Time Female New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Trader

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Lauren Simmons has scored a hat-trick, of sorts: she’s not only the first full time New York Stock Exchange Trader, she’s the first African American woman to be a full time NYSE trader, and the youngest at 23 years old. In an interview with Channel 11 the NBC Affiliate in Atlanta, Lauren Simmons says “It … Read more

California Proposition 13 Tax Reform Initiative To Be On November 2020 Ballot

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After decades, California Proposition 13 will be the focus of a tax reform initiative, and its on the November 2020 ballot. On Tuesday, August 14th, 2018, Schools and Communities First, a powerful statewide coalition of nearly 300 endorsing community organizations, labor unions, business leaders, philanthropic foundations and elected officials, announced the submission of over 860,000 … Read more

Uber, Lyft, Juno, Via, Ride – Share Drivers Get Minimum Wage Victory In New York City

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Uber, Lyft, Juno, Via, and other ride-share drivers earned a big victory today thanks to the Independent Drivers Guild. New York City officials voted Wednesday to pass the nation’s first legislation to close a minimum wage loophole in the City of New York. The Independent Drivers Guild (IDG), a quasi-union of 65,000 Uber, Lyft, Juno, … Read more

Hot Rize Bluegrass Band Releases 40th Anniversary Album “Live At Boulder Theatre”

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Hot Rize Bluegrass Band , one of the most respected and influential bands in bluegrass music, is pleased to announce the release of their aptly named new record Hot Rize 40th Anniversary Bash, recorded live at Boulder Theatre, over the course of three sold out shows in January of this year. Hot Rize (Nick Forster … Read more

Pretrial Risk Assessment Questioned By Civil Rights, Digital Justice, Community-Based Organizations

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The Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit that says it “works toward the goal of a more open and just society – an America as good as its ideals,” and which bills itself as “the nation’s leading civil rights coalition”, and consists of more than 200 national organizations, issued this press release hours … Read more

Statement From Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf On The Passing Of The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums

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Today, Mayor Libby Schaaf issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Congressman and Oakland Mayor Ronald V. Dellums: “Earlier this morning, the City of Oakland and our country lost a true American hero in Ronald V. Dellums. “Ron Dellums governed from a place of morality and compassion, and his political activism shed … Read more

Buffy Wicks Gets Alameda County Building And Construction Trades Council Endorsement For CA Assembly District 15

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Buffy Wicks lands Alameda County Building And Construction Trades Council Endorsement for CA Assembly District 15 Race. The Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County, representing tens of thousands of local members, announced their endorsement of Buffy Wicks today to serve as the next California Assemblymember for District 15. “We are proud to endorse … Read more

Tetra Tech Responds To Nancy Pelosi: Clean-Up Done To Navy Standards; Plaintiffs Fear Mongering Misleads Public

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Tetra Tech Responds to Rep. Nancy Pelosi: Says Clean-up Done to Navy Standards, But False Accusations, Fear Mongering By Plaintiffs Mislead Pelosi, Regulators, and Public   Tetra Tech today said it was disappointed in comments by Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi regarding its clean-up of a portion of Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. The congresswoman issued a news … Read more

Jovanka Beckles Gets Sierra Club of California Endorsement In CA 15 Race

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On July 25, Sierra Club of California Director Kathryn Phillips announced the Sierra Club’s endorsement of Richmond Councilmember Jovanka Beckles’ candidacy for Assembly District 15. “Jovanka has more than proven her willingness and ability to work for the public interest and a safe, clean environment. She’s the real deal and Sierra Club is proud to … Read more

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf To Welcome State Conference On Waste Reduction

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On July 26-29, the California Resource Recovery Association will host the largest state conference on waste reduction. On Friday, the welcome will be made by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf who will share how Oakland is committed to becoming a more sustainable city. Conference plenary speakers include Vien Truong, CEO of Dream Corps, David Allaway of … Read more

Mike Ramos, San Bernardino County District Attorney: National Civil Rights Leaders Want Him Fired

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Mike Ramos focus of National Civil Rights Leaders, who want him fired as San Bernardino County District Attorney. Today, a coalition of leading national civil rights organizations, led by the national Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued a letter to San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos demanding the termination of Deputy District … Read more

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Statement On Murder Of Nia Wilson At MacArthur BART Station

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Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s office issued this press release in the wake of the senseless killing of Nia Wilson and the slashing of her sister at MacArthur BART Station, Sunday. Office of Mayor Schaaf Statement from Mayor Schaaf Regarding Homicide at MacArthur BART Station Oakland, CA (July 23, 2018) – Mayor Libby Schaaf issued the … Read more

Buffy Wicks Gets Endorsement From Northern California Sheet Metal Workers Local 104

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Buffy Wicks new California Assemblymember Race News is that the received the endorsement of the Northern California Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 out of San Ramon, Ca. Here’s the details. The Northern California Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 announced their endorsement of Buffy Wicks today to serve as the next California Assemblymember for District 15. … Read more

Jovanka Beckles Gets California Nurses Association Endorsement

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The California Nurses Association announced its endorsement of Jovanka Beckles for election as District 15 Representative to the State Assembly in November’s election. The Association represents about 100,000 nurses across the state. CNA Co-President Malinda Markowitz stated,    Jovanka Beckles has for many years been a stalwart defender of California’s nurses and healthcare workers and she … Read more

Buffy Wicks Gets Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, San Francisco Mayor London Breed Endorsement In CA AD 15 Race

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Buffy Wicks gets historic endorsement in CA AD 15 Race. Buffy Wicks earned Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and San Francisco Mayor London Breed endorsements of for her to serve as the next California Assemblymember for District 15. It is the first joint endorsement by the two officials in history. “The commitment Buffy Wicks has shown … Read more

Sheng Thao Gets Oakland Firefighters Endorsement, Francis Hummel In Oakland City Council District 4 Race

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Oakland City Council District Four Election Race News. Sheng Thao, who serves as the Chief of Staff for Oakland At-Large City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan, sent this announcement that she secured the endorsement of the Oakland Firefighters in the Oakland City Council District Four Race. Sheng Thao reports: Oakland firefighters endorse Sheng Thao as their #1 … Read more

California AD 15 Race Update: Jovanka Beckles Lands Unions, Elected Officials, Activists Endorsements

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Jovanka Beckles, the Richmond City Councilmember running against Buffy Wicks for the California Assembly District 15 Seat, continues to send Zennie62Media email press releases. Meanwhile, we have not received any updates from the Buffy Wicks campaign since Zennie Abraham’s interview of Ms. Wicks (which we thought was good). This is important to note, because our … Read more

Jovanka Beckles, CA District 15 Candidate, Meets Ro Khanna, US Congressman

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Jovanka Beckles staff issued this announcement six days ago, and it reports that she met with US Congressman Ro Khanna (17th District, California). Here are the details: Jovanka Beckles California State Assembly District 15 candidate met in Fremont, California this morning with US House Representative Ro Khanna (D-17) and discussed issues of common concern facing … Read more

Dave Cavalier Releases Music Video For “Snap Out Of It”

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Dave Cavalier, releases the music video for the electrifying alternative blues artist’s new single “Snap Out Of It,” today. This marks Dave Cavalier’s first visual collaboration with acclaimed screenwriter & director, Derek Weissbein. Assisted by award-winning choreographer, Erin Marino, and performers, Olivia Bellafontaine & Yana Berry, Cavalier & Weissbein have created a noir world infected … Read more

City of Oakland Resumes Disabled, Handicapped Parking Placard Abuse Stings

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The City of Oakland’s embarking on a new effort to stop the illegal use of handicapped parking picards. Here’s the details: Oakland’s Department of Transportation (OakDOT) has resumed enforcement that cracks down on disabled person placard fraud and abuse, and to ensure that parking remains available to those who need it. Sting operations will involve … Read more

DeMarcus Cousins Welcomed To Warriors By Steph Curry As “Third Splash Brother”

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Just four hours ago, everyone in NBA World was wondering where DeMarcus Cousins, then of the New Orleans Pelicans, would go. No one mentioned The Golden State Warriors. Execpt The Hampton Five, and that was privately among themselves. Everyone was talking about LeBron James to the LA Lakers. Lakers fans, real and bandwagon, were going … Read more

Lynette Gibson McElhaney, City Of Oakland, 4th Of July Plea To Avoid Guns, Illegal Fireworks

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Oakland District Three Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney ((510) 238-3266 and [email protected]) and the City of Oakland sent this “Love Life” message for Oaklanders, today, before the Fourth of July 2018. Historically, Fourth of July Independence Day in Oakland brings an increase in gunfire and illegal fireworks as part of celebrations. While some residents look forward … Read more

Sheng Thao Gets Local 21 Union Endorsement In Oakland City Council District Four Race

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Sheng Thao lands Oakland Union Local 21 Union endorsement. Sheng Thao, who is currently and as served as the Chief of Staff to Oakland At-Large City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan, is running for the Oakland City Council District 4 seat that’s going to be vacated by the retiring Annie Campbell Washington. In this battle, Ms. Thao … Read more

Oakland City Council To Vote On Tenant Relocation Help Ordinance July 10th

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The Oakland City Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee voted to advance an an ordinance to help tenant relocations last Tuesday, June 30 2018, and on to the full City Council for final passage July 10 2018. Under the ordinance proposed by Oakland Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney (District 3) and Oakland Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan, (At … Read more

Natasha Middleton, Oakland City Council District 6 Candidate, Gets Union Endorsement

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Natasha Middleton, who is a candidate for the Oakland City Council District 6 seat held by Councilmember Desley Brooks, sent over this announcement that she’s landed the endorsement of the Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union 104. The Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union 104 is located in San Ramon, California. “Natasha Middleton is the best candidate … Read more

City of Oakland To Celebrate Jason Kidd In NBA Hall Of Fame

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The City of Oakland has announced that it’s celebrating its home-grown, Cal-Berkeley star, NBA legend, and now NBA Hall of Fame member Jason Kidd. The location, date, and time for the event is 1075 62nd Street, Oakland, CA, Saturday, June 30, 2018, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Here’s the details from the City of Oakland … Read more

Jovanka Beckles Statement On CA Assembly District 15 Primary Election Victory Forgets Buffy Wicks

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Jovanka Beckles forgot Buffy Wicks. Jovanka Beckles and her campaign staff were so happy to win the race for second place in the “top two” California Assembly District 15 Primary, they forgot there was a number one, and sent a press release that said, well, they won – save for the little mention of a … Read more

City of Oakland Seeks Oaklanders Input For Capital Projects For Funding

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News from The City of Oakland in the form of this press release on seeking Oaklanders input for capital projects. Zennie62Media posts this in service to the Oakland Community: The City of Oakland is updating our process to identify and select capital projects for funding. Capital projects improve and maintain Oakland’s public facilities and infrastructure. … Read more

Oakland Museum Of California Events And Special Programs For July And August 2018

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UPDATE: “Beyond Imagining” Oakland Museum Event In VR Saturday June 16th The Oakland Museum of California (where our fearless leader Zennie Abraham is shown above at the “At Oakland Museum Off The Grid” event from 2016) announces its events and special programs in July and August, including events to celebrate the final weeks of major … Read more

Oakland Uber And Lyft Riders Will Pay 50 Cents More Per Ride Under Kaplan Tax Proposal

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Given the success of Uber and Lyft ride-share tech companies (or what are called “transportation network companies”) more and more cities, towns, and municipalities have looked for ways to extract tax dollars from them. Now, Oakland is set to consider a way to earn revenue from riders using Uber, Lyft, or any other transportation network … Read more

CA Assembly District 15 Race Update – Buffy Wicks Statement

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The Buffy Wicks For Assembly campaign sent this statement Monday morning. As of now, the former Obama Campaign Aide is the lead vote-getter in the California Assembly District 15 Race, and is awaiting the outcome of vote counts beween challengers Richmond Councilmember Jovanka Beckles and Oakland District 1 Councilmember, Dan Kalb. Beckles leads Kalb by … Read more

CA Assembly District 15 Race Update: Jovanka Beckles Statement After Taking 284-Vote Lead vs. Dan Kalb

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The Jovanka Beckles for for State Assembly District 15 campaign sent this statement Sunday evening. This, in the wake of Friday’s reports that put the Richmond Councilmember 284 votes over her challenger for the second position behind top-vote-getter Buffy Wicks in the top-two race, Oakland District One Councilmember Dan Kalb. Here’s the statement: Richmond City … Read more

Oakland Celebrates 2018 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors With Parade Tuesday June 12, 11 AM

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The City of Oakland’s announced that the third time celebration of the Golden State Warriors as NBA Champions will take place this Tuesday, June 12th, at 11 am, but with a twist: the rally that has been produced and held in front of the Oakland Auditorium by Lake Merritt in the past, is no more. … Read more

City Of Oakland’s Oakland Police Commission To Hold Meet And Greet Saturday June 9

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The City of Oakland’s Oakland Police Commission is the focus of an event produced by the Coalition for Police Accountability (CPA) (the organization that called for Oakland voters to vote for its creation via the Measure LL initiative in 2016) so you can meet all of the commissioners and staff. UPDATE: City of Oakland Seeks … Read more

Maraskeshia Smith Is New City Of Oakland Assistant City Administrator

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The City of Oakland has finally hired a replacement for the retired Assistant CAO, or City Administrative Officer , Claudia Cappio. She is Maraskeshia Smith. According to the City of Oakland Oakland City Administrator Sabrina Landreth, who, on Monday June 4th, announced that she has appointed Maraskeshia Smith as her new Assistant City Administrator, (Ms. … Read more

For Oakland News Commentary Vlogs YouTube Partner Wants Viewers To Subscribe To Zennie62 On YouTube

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Zennie Abraham, YouTube Partner, social media influencer, and vlogger, and blogger (and the one who asked Oakland Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden the question in the Zennie62 on YouTube video from the 2018 NFL Annual Meeting in Orlando above) is asking YouTube viewers to subscribe to Zennie62 on YouTube, and in a push to get … Read more

Leila Mottley Is City of Oakland’s 2018 Youth Poet Laureate

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The City of Oakland sent a press release announcing that Leila Mottley is Oakland’s 2018 Youth Poet Laureate. Here’s the details. The Oakland Public Library is very excited to announce that 15-year-old Leila Mottley has been selected as the City of Oakland’s 2018 Youth Poet Laureate. Ms. Mottley is a student at Oakland School for … Read more