Oakland News SF Bay Area By Zennie62Media Inc & Zennie Abraham
Oakland News SF Bay Area By Zennie62Media Inc & Zennie Abraham
WASHINGTON, DC – “Save Journalism” update. With local elections occurring nationwide today, and just one year from the 2020 elections, Dean DeChiaro for Roll Call details the ever-pressing need for journalism in a polarized America. The Roll Call story highlights that with the decline of local news, voters succumb to using social media and national […]
Oakland – After 80 years of doing business from its headquarters in San Francisco, Blue Shield of California has moved to the East Bay. The taxpaying, nonprofit health plan is putting down roots in the city of Oakland, leasing eight floors of a newly constructed building at 601 12th Street, City Center. To mark the […]
OUSD Schools to Celebrate Halloween with Students and Staff in Costume and Many Events Planned, Including Annual Michael Jackson Thriller Dance Oakland, CA – As is the case every Halloween, thousands of OUSD students will be in school on Thursday, October 31 in full costume, celebrating the holiday. In many cases, they will be in […]
WASHINGTON – DC Vote, a national advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening and securing equality for all who call DC home, will honor the League of Women Voters of the United States with the Champion of Democracy award at DC Vote’s annual gala on November 21, 2019. The Forward to 51 – A DC Vote Celebration […]
“Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Killed As President Trump Operation Gets ISIS Founder” from White House Press Release to Zennie62Media. “Last night was a great night for the United States and for the World. A brutal killer, one who has caused so much hardship and death, was violently eliminated – he will never again harm another innocent […]
Freedom From Facebook to Protest Mark Zuckerberg Appearance at Financial Services Committee Hearing. Signs will read: “Reclaiming Our Time! Facebook Breaks Democracy. Break Up Facebook” Washington, DC — Today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will appear as the sole witness at a Financial Services Committee hearing focused on Facebook’s latest plan to grow their monopoly by […]
The City of Oakland released a statement in the matter of the arrest of former Oakland Councilmmeber Wilson Riles, and for an incident that Zennie62Media calls “Zoning While Black.” Wilson Riles is California’s first elected African American public official. Oakland, CA – Wilson Riles version of what happened is here at Oakland News Now. In […]
SACRAMENTO – California Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) praised California Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of AB 32 which makes California the first state in the nation to ban both for-profit, private prisons and civil detention centers. “I am very thankful and extremely proud that Governor Newsom has signed my AB 32,” said Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland). […]
San Francisco, Ca — Similar to former Mayor Willie Brown, Mayor London Breed is finding out just how difficult it is to pass policies that improve the lives of African American residents – even in supposedly tolerant, liberal, “progressive” San Francisco. On Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Third Baptist Church, the Rev. Amos Brown of […]
“Zendaya Coleman Visted Oakland Global Family Elementary School Before 2019 Emmys. Zendaya, TV Star and Oakland Native, Visits Global Family Elementary and Hands Out School Supplies With Yoobi” press release sent to Zennie62Media. All Oakland photos courtesy of Kim White, Getty Images Oakland, CA – If you watched Zendaya Coleman on the 2019 Emmys, then […]
Oakland – The week of September 16 was the start of Latinx Heritage Month across OUSD, as the Board of Education declared September 15 through October 15 this special time for honoring Latinx culture and heritage. This time of year marks the Independence Days for many countries which our Latinx students, families, and staff represent. […]
“Gov. Newsom Signs Sunshine Bill Requiring Kaiser Permanente to Provide the Public with Far Greater Financial Information” press release sent to Zennie62Media. SACRAMENTO – Healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente must follow more of the same financial disclosure laws as other healthcare providers and payers in California, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 343 into law […]
“Oakland Manzanita Schools’ Library Being Unveiled Friday Morning After Makeover Related to January’s College Football Championship Game; Unveiling Comes Five Months After Schools Suffered Devastating Vandalism” release sent to Zennie62Media. Oakland, CA – Today, Friday morning, September 6 at the co-located Manzanita Community School and Manzanita SEED, there is a big event planned to celebrate […]
“President Donald J. Trump Approves North Carolina Emergency Declaration Due To Hurricane Dorian” sent to Zennie62Media from President Trump White House Press Staff. Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday September 3rd, President Donald J. Trump declared that an emergency exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local […]
This “Oakland News: 1,000s Of Kaiser Permanente Workers To Protest Today Labor Day At 10 A.M. As Strike Nears” press release sent to Zennie62Media. OAKLAND, Calif. – In Oakland News, Actor Danny Glover will join thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers, patients, clergy, elected leaders and community allies to protest TODAY at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. […]
“Oakland’s New Professional Soccer Team to Host 150 OUSD Students at Saturday’s First Ever Home Game at Laney College” release sent to Zennie62Media. Oakland – Saturday night, August 31 is when the new Oakland Roots Professional Soccer Team (Oakland Roots website) will play its first game in history at Laney College. The team has taken […]
Oakland, CA – Today, City Of Oakland Planning & Building Department released the official Draft Specific Plan for Downtown Oakland along with the Draft Environmental Impact (EIR) Report for public review. There is a 45-day public comment period for both documents, closing on October 15. The Oakland community is encouraged to join upcoming public meetings […]
Dr. Joy DeGruy at “Oakland’s The Town Talks Speaker Series” is the focus of the following press release sent to Zennie62Media. Oakland, CA – The City of Oakland’s Department of Race & Equity (DRE) brings Dr. Joy DeGruy to Oakland to headline The Town Talks about Racial Equity, the second installment in an on-going series. […]
Muslim Advocates sent this press release “Muslim Advocates Denounces Alabama GOP’s Anti-Muslim Resolution to Expel Rep. Ilhan Omar” to Zennie62Media. Washington, D.C. — The following is a statement from Scott Simpson, public advocacy director for Muslim Advocates, condemning a resolution adopted on Saturday by the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee, the body that governs Alabama’s […]
Oakland, CA — Oakland Unified School District is proud to announce that the Oakland Athletic League (OAL) now has a new commissioner at the helm. Francisco “Franky” Navarro has taken over the role, and will keep all athletics and the associated competitions running smoothly. “It’s a dream job for me,” said Navarro. The position opened […]
REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT PENCE AT OPERATION COAL COUNTRY INNOVATIVE READINESS TRAINING Eastern Kentucky University Manchester, Kentucky 1:32 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, Kentucky! (Applause.) Thank you for that very warm welcome. It is an honor to be with all of you today. To Governor Bevin, to Secretary Azar, to my friend Congressman […]
“2019 NFL Draft Rookie Quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Daniel Jones Make Preseason Debuts Live on NFL Network” – NFL press release to Zennie62Media. New York – It’s time to get ‘Back to Football’ and NFL Network remains the go-to destination to do so, with four live games and re-aired broadcasts of every preseason Week 1 […]
Oakland, CA — Less than two weeks before the start of school, 150 new OUSD teachers took part in the New Teacher Institute. It was a three day training seminar at La Escuelita that started on July 31st. Going into the 2019-20 school year, Oakland Unified School District has hired several hundred new teachers, many […]
Zug, Switzerland (press release) – Aximetria, a crypto-centric personal finance app of the future, announces that it has been awarded the Swiss Financial Services Standards Association (VQF) license, officially recognized by Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). This organization is primarily responsible for the supervision of Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) regulations, with the acceptance as a member […]
Oakland, CA (press release from City of Oakland to Zennie62Media) – Six City of Oakland – affiliated affordable housing developers were awarded a total of $30 million from the State of California to develop permanent supportive housing in Oakland. Permanent supportive housing is a model that combines housing that is affordable to families and individuals […]
“John J Siegel, Jr, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Insight Terminal Solutions, LLC” Louisville, Ky – Much has been written about the Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal and its developer Phil Tagami, and to a lesser extent Insight Terminal Solutions, LLC (ITS), but what about John J Siegel, who is the CEO of […]
“Kaiser Permanente Workers Oakland Union To Vote July 29 To Authorize Strike” is a press release that was sent to Zennie62Media. OAKLAND, CA – More than 80,000 Kaiser Permanente workers will begin voting to authorize a nationwide unfair labor practices strike Monday, July 29, including casting ballots from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Kaiser […]
City Of Oakland Announces Two Key Appointments: Edward Reiskin as Assistant City Administrator and Violence Prevention Chief Guillermo Cespedes Oakland, CA — Oakland City Administrator Sabrina Landreth announced the appointment of Edward Reiskin as Assistant City Administrator and Guillermo Cespedes as Oakland’s first permanent Chief of Violence Prevention. “Following robust and extensive recruitment processes to […]
The Port of Oakland issued a press release announcing a key part of what was the Oakland Army Base is moving forward. The Oakland Army Base Redevelopment consists of the CenterPoint Logistics Project and the Oakland Global / Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal (OBOT) Project by Phil Tagami and Insight Terminal Solutions. Here’s the rest […]
akland, CA – After nearly 20 years of hard-fought litigation, Oakland and nine other cities and counties have secured a $305 million settlement from lead paint manufacturers to clean up lead paint that poisons tens of thousands of children across California each year. County of Santa Clara, et al. v. Atlantic Richfield Company, et al., […]
Muslim Advocates to President Trump: “If you’re not condemning this bigotry, you’re co-signing it” in press release sent to Zennie62Media blasting Trump’s racist tweets. WASHINGTON, DC — Muslim Advocates, the national civil rights organization, released the following statement from Public Advocacy Director Scott Simpson in response to President Trump’s racist tweets attacking Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, […]
City of Oakland Department of Transportation OakDOT 2019 Bike Plan press release to Zennie62Media, below. Oakland, CA – The City of Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) announced today the adoption of the 2019 Bike Plan – Let’s Bike Oakland – a partnership with the community that used new outreach and engagement strategies to develop a […]
Ross Perot was a self-made American billionaire who ran for President Of The United States in 1992. Sadly, Ross Perot passed today at 89. This press release by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce was sent to Zennie62Media. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber and the American business community join with the nation in mourning the […]
This press release was sent directly to Zennie62Media by the White House of the Administration of Donald J. Trump. REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AT A SALUTE TO AMERICA Lincoln Memorial Washington, D.C. July 4, 2019 6:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, America. Hello. The First Lady and I wish each and every one of you […]
City of Oakland and Mayor Of Oakland press release on “5th Community Cabin Site: West Oakland location is first double site; highlights the power of regional collaboration and partnership” sent to Zennie62Media. Today we opened the Mandela Community Cabin Site through a cross regional collaborative effort between Oakland + Emeryville + Caltrans. The site will […]
The press release “Middle School Students Create Sounds of Jazz and OUSD Graduates Learn About After School Options During Holiday-Shortened Week” was sent to Zennie62Media. Oakland, CA — Even though the Independence Day holiday falls on Thursday, there is still exciting activity happening this week in Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). All week (minus the […]
The release “Alameda County Office of Education and Oakland Unified School District Continue Intensive Support Collaboration for OUSD Fiscal Operations” was sent to Zennie62Media by the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). OAKLAND, CA – The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) and the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) have agreed to extend the initial phase […]
This release: “Facebook Does Not Take Hate Content Seriously Says Muslim Advocates” was sent to Zennie62Media and posted as news content. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Zennie62Media. WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a statement from Madihha Ahussain, Muslim Advocates’ special counsel for anti-Muslim bigotry, on the release of Facebook’s second update […]
