Oakland – It’s been nearly a decade since the City of Oakland has experienced such a dramatic increase in Oakland homicides. This year the Oakland Police Department (OPD) has investigated 96 homicides, six of which occurred in the last five days. According to ZENNIE62MEDIA estimates, that puts the City at a rate such that it … Read more
In 2015, I went through a restorative justice training in Oakland with RJOY (Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth), and I learned that it takes a community to heal a community. When I found out that restorative justice was starting to replace suspensions and expulsions in Oakland schools, it made so much sense. Young people obviously … Read more
As the smoke clears in Oakland on the most hideous of police crimes, mass-rape and child exploitation, we see a silent coup occurred in the chaos. It gave us the Oakland Police Commission. After decades of tireless work by a group of dedicated citizens, 83% of voters came out to create independent, civilian oversight of … Read more
(Zennie62Media, Zennie Abraham note: Dr. Christina Villarreal, a noted Oakland professional, is a long-time blogger for Zennie62Media. This classic was re-printed from our World News Media Blog.) I work closely with young influencers in the tech community of San Francisco, their struggles are as unique as their accomplishments. Many identify them as “overachievers”. From completing … Read more
Oakland, CA — Two Oakland, CA neighborhoods were awarded grants of $170,000 each to begin planning their neighborhood’s transformation into sustainable climate communities. The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) unanimously approved $1.6 million in competitive Planning Grants to 10 recipients across the state to help local jurisdictions plan strategies to reduce carbon emissions, improve air … Read more
Lake Merritt Vigil For Peace – Tonight, Tuesday 6/22, 6:00 pm at Lake Merritt Pergola. In person and streaming on-line. https://t.co/tBBC6b9Yvp — Carroll Fife (@carroll_fife) June 23, 2021 In the wake of the Oakland Juneteenth Festival Lake Merritt Shooting, Oakland City Council President Nikki Fortunado Bas and District 3 Representative Carroll Fife held the “Lake … Read more
https://youtu.be/dxnlGxpEKT4 ONN – 2021 Juneteenth Shooting At Lake Merritt Reveals Some Black Kids Don’t Value Black Life – Our Fault – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube 2021 Juneteenth Shooting At Oakland Lake Merritt Reveals Some Black Kids Don’t Value Black Life. And it’s our fault. As much as it started as a Juneteenth Celebration, video you’re … Read more
Oakland, CA – Vice Mayor will join the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) and several community leaders, in a celebration of Juneteenth and AASEG proposal to bring a Women’s National Basketball Association (“WNBA”) team to the Oakland Arena. WHEN: 12 noon – Friday, June 18, 2021 WHERE: Everett & Jones BBQ, 126 Broadway, … Read more
There is a big misunderstanding in the media and economics circles in America. The standard reason given for our labor and supply shortage is like this one I saw this morning’s New York Times: Supply, however, is not back. The pandemic disrupted supply chains for many items, including computer chips, paint, lumber and sneakers. It … Read more
https://youtu.be/sVugtuvv09U ONN – The Oakland Athletics Howard Terminal Ballpark Spreadsheet Vlog Part 1 – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube The Oakland Athletics Howard Terminal Ballpark Spreadsheet Vlog Part 1 For the text on the various aspects of the Howard Terminal Ballpark Spreadsheet, click here. Spreadsheet source: https://ift.tt/35ldUVo Stay tuned. via IFTTT Note from Zennie62Media’s Zennie62 YouTube … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbXEyq6ZMk4 ONN – Downsizing Oakland Howard Terminal Ballpark Without Knowing About It Is Brainless – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. Talk and media about “downsizing” The Howard Terminal Ballpark Project is the most ridiculous, stupid, and just plain brainless take on the whole development – let alone anything … Read more
SF Bay Area – The Oakland Athletics Dave Kaval, Oakland City Council’s District Five Councilmember Noel Gallo, and Alameda County’s District 4 Supervisor Nate Miley, all appeared on KGO ABC Channel 7’s hosts Larry Beil and Kristen Sze televised and then Facebook Livestreamed broadcast (in full above) to talk about the Oakland Athletics Howard Terminal … Read more
Zennie Abraham for Zennie62Media’s Oakland News Now, here. The opinion-editorial you’re about to read was sent to me by Oakland Athletics Public Relations Marketing and Communications VP Catherine Aker on behalf of Oakland A’s President Dave Kaval and after he tweeted the following: I received this op-ed from a lifelong Oakland resident after it was … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUjMyjlFls ONN – Oakland Black NFL Football Group Coliseum Stadium Proposal On July 20th City Council Agenda – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. On Thursday, June 11th, 2021, the Oakland City Council Rules Committee put the African-American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG,) Proposal to buy the City of … Read more
Oakland Unified School District Rising Junior at Oakland High School, Myra Estrada, Named 2021 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Oakland – Myra Estrada has been named the 2021 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate, winning a $5,000 college scholarship after competing with six other Finalists. The award was announced by Mayor Libby Schaaf on Friday evening following performances … Read more
Zennie62Media obtained this Oakland Athletics Howard Terminal Ballpark Project Scheduling letter from a fan of our network. It is dated March 31st 2021 and is from City of Oakland Deputy City Administrator Betsy Lake and to Oakland A’s President David Kaval, and includes a schedule map and a letter from City of Oakland Planner Peterson … Read more
https://youtu.be/cPSDq7GT5cI ONN – Happy Birthday To The Man Who Brought The Raiders From Oakland To Las Vegas: Napoleon Kaufman – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Happy Birthday To The Man Who Brought The Raiders From Oakland To Las Vegas: Napoleon Kaufman He let Oakland Raiders Owner Mark Davis know about the Las Vegas opportunity in 2014. … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhf088oyFko ONN – 1968 Oakland Police Murder Of Charles (Pinky) De Baca – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. From Oakland Latinos United on YouTube, which reports: This video I discuss the February 5th 1968 murder by Oakland Police of Charles Dominic De Baca also known as Pinky and … Read more
Dear Oakland Unified Community, We are excited to announce that our schools are serving as Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics over the next couple weeks, starting with one at Urban Promise Academy which happened yesterday. These clinics are being held at our schools to ensure students, staff and families have easy access to the Covid vaccine. Here … Read more
https://youtu.be/EkI9duD14IQ ONN – Dance Africa 2021 Rara Tou Limen Watch Party At Kingston 11 Cusine Oakland A Success – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Dance Africa 2021 Rara Tou Limen Watch Party At Kingston 11 Cusine Oakland A Success Kingston 11 Cusine, the eatery at 2270 Telegraph Ave, hosted the Dance Africa 2021, where one of … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBYK8eayOC0 ONN – City Of Oakland Construction Innovation Expanded Housing Options Ordinance Video – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. via IFTTT Note from Zennie62Media and OaklandNewsNow.com : this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media , Inc. mobile … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzC0w-Pbues ONN – Oakland Police Still Fail To Explain Why Officers Used Tear Gas On Protestors – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. One year after Oakland police used tear gas to break up a large crowd ahead of a citywide curfew, the top brass remained mum on why … Read more
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Statement: Honor the Service of Veterans by Protecting the Nation They Fought For Oakland, CA – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) issued the following statement today honoring the service of our nation’s veterans. “As we begin to build back after a year of tragedy and uncertainty, it is important that we pause and … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKDb5D3ed-A ONN – Oakland Promise K2C FLG #8: Summer Resources YouTube Video – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. Follow along as we share an abundance of resources for families to take advantage of throughout the summer break! For any questions, please email [email protected] or visit our website at … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kX0jN32G6Y ONN – Oakland Police Town Hall On Data Collection And Use To Fight Crime video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. Powered by Restream https://restream.io/ via IFTTT Note from Zennie62Media and OaklandNewsNow.com : this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W–ziWULUcI ONN – MEMORIAL DAY GETAWAY: Travelers flock to Oakland International Airport to get away for the Memorial – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. Travelers flock to Oakland International Airport to get away for the Memorial Day Weekend via IFTTT Note from Zennie62Media and OaklandNewsNow.com : this video-blog … Read more
3rd Annual OUSD Celebration of Arab American Student Excellence Held Wednesday, May 26 2021 Oakland – The OUSD Office of Equity, Arab American Achievement Initiative Committee is excited to host the 3rd Annual OUSD Celebration of Arab American Student Excellence for young people across the District. The Arab American Achievement Initiative Committee is in its … Read more
13 Oakland Unified School District Staff Members Receive Numerous Separate Accolades From Outside of District Oakland – Staff members from across Oakland Unified School District are receiving remarkable recognition to finish off the 2020-21 school year. They include teachers, classified employees, football coaches and a social worker / project manager, and they’re being honored by … Read more
Oakland, CA – On Monday, May 31st, Congresswoman Barbara Lee will visit Tulsa, Oklahoma to commemorate the Centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre. Congresswoman Lee (CA-13) plans to attend various community events with descendants of the Tulsa Massacre and members of the Black Tulsan community. “In one of the worst acts of racist violence in … Read more
Zennie62Media requested and was exclusively sent the letter and document below which arrived just 30 minutes ago, and for presentation to you. It rests as a follow-up to my interview with Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley, where Miley said that the City of Oakland had not shared any revenue numbers from the planned Howard Terminal … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqKs3z8zdWM ONN – Life & Legacy of F. M. “Borax” Smith – Oakland Heritage Alliance – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. Explore the life and achievements of one of Oakland’s most colorful and successful entrepreneurs, Borax Smith. As a young man, Smith came west in 1867 to discover … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foiKVnriXxM ONN – Oakland A’s President Dave Kaval’s Las Vegas Tweet Pissed Off Fans, Leaves Howard Terminal Question – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. Wow! #StanleyCup playoffs! @GoldenKnights pic.twitter.com/qVYYDSJc35 — Dave Kaval (@DaveKaval) May 25, 2021 For reasons best known only to himself, Oakland Athletics President Dave Kaval … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgH0upn0Q6w ONN – Rev. Dr. Rodney Smith, First AME Oakland: What Are You Looking At? Psalm 119: 37 – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. The FAME Experience (5.23.2021) Rev. Dr. Rodney Smith, Senior Pastor Rev. Amittia Bradley-Smith, Asst. Pastor Rev. Jeffery Williams, Minister of Music —————————————————————— Today’s Message: … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZga7EGR_7w ONN – Made In Oakland – New Hip Hop Rap By Fe Tha Don On YouTube – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. Love the new single by Fe Tha Don On YouTube, and called “Made In Oakland”. Provided to YouTube by Translation Enterprises d/b/a/ United Masters Made … Read more
Once again, the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Project is the focus of The East Bay Times. And again, The East Bay Times (once the Oakland Tribune) in the article “A’s Howard Terminal proposal: Who pays for what, exactly?” did not correctly explain the financial system that governs the public-private partnership, tax increment financing, or … Read more
The East Oakland Stadium Alliance, the organization of, as it describes itself: …a coalition of longtime local businesses, workers, labor organizations, and Oakland community members who are deeply concerned about the Oakland A’s’ proposal to leave behind their current Coliseum location in East Oakland and build a new stadium in the middle of Oakland’s thriving … Read more
Hey Oakland, California Restaurant Owners – Small Business Administration Restaurant Revitalization Fund Last Day To Apply Is Monday, May 24th Washington D.C. – Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced that eligible eating establishments have until Monday, May 24, 8 p.m. ET, to submit applications to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. “If our nation’s food … Read more
SBA Hawaii District Office – Restaurant Revitalization Fund-Last Chance Webinar #2 The Hadwaii Pacific Islands District Office along with resource partners presents: Restaurant Revitalization Fund Webinar Last chance before portal closes!! Designed to ensure the smallest of small eating establishments get the relief needed, set-asides continue a commitment to an equitable distribution of funds to … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UR2h65iQS8&t=62s ONN – Dave Kaval’s Las Vegas Trip Mean Oakland A’s Are Rooted In Las Vegas, Not Howard Terminal? Part 2 – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. Livestream: Dave Kaval’s Trip To Las Vegas Mean Oakland A’s Are Rooted In Las Vegas, Not Howard Terminal? Part 2 via … Read more
