Louis Raphael makes today’s news from Instagram on Oakland News Now after posting a photo of himself celebrating becoming an official American Citizen at the Paramount Theater, yesterday. Mr. Raphael, who lives in San Francisco and looks a little like French President Marcon, wrote that he had lived in America legally as a French citizen … Read more
Sir Tim Berners-Lee took to a tiny part of his idea, the World Wide Web, to ask “30 years on, what’s next #ForTheWeb?” Then, in writing his post, Sir Tim gave us an analysis, rather than a forecast: Against the backdrop of news stories about how the web is misused, it’s understandable that many people … Read more
Oakland, CA – On Friday and Saturday of last week, two different Oakland high schools took home top honors at the CIF State Championship tournament. The Oakland High School Girls team won the Division 3 Championship on Friday afternoon. Less than 24 hours later, Oakland Technical High School’s Girls team won the Division 4 State … Read more
Oakland, CA – OAKLAND, CA – Yesterday we learned Councilmember McElhaney’s son Victor McElhaney was fatally shot in Southern California. Victor was a Senior at USC Thornton School of Music and was not far from campus when the tragedy occurred. Said President Kaplan: “I am deeply saddened by this senseless act of violence. My prayers … Read more
Victor McElhaney Son Of Oakland District Three Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney, Killed ONN – Victor McElhaney Son Of Oakland District Three Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney, Killed Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental Zennie62Media mobile media video-blogging system network – part of a … Read more
The discussion of energy in Oakland has become more policized than it should be. For example, the planned Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal is a multi-modal facility designed to serve the Pacific Rim’s demand, particularly India and China. But, because of the rightful concern about climate change, combined with a lack of understanding of what … Read more
Oakland Coliseum JPA, Raiders Lease Talks Done, NFL News On Monday ONN – Oakland Coliseum JPA, Raiders Lease Talks Done, NFL News On Monday Oakland Raiders Coliseum Lease Extension Update: Coliseum JPA Exec Dir Scott McKibben told me “Terms sheets have been exchanged and lawyers are doing final reviews. We should know late Monday if … Read more
The City of Oakland has had a quiet program of homeless encampment cleanup underway this year. According to what’s written at the City of Oakland’s website, this is what is under way, today: Lakeside Park: Perkins to Harrison along Bellevue Enforcement of Closure Zone PILE REMOVAL: 1. Wood St. between 24th & 26th St.Pile Removal … Read more
Oakland, CA – Blue Shield of California announced its giving $2 million to restore health services and support CA fire victims. Blue Shield of California, soon to be Oakland’s newest corporate headquarters, has contributed $2 million to help fire victims in northern California. Most of the money will be used to restore health services in … Read more
Blue Shield Of California helps doctors resume care for patients; rebuild destroyed clinic PARADISE, Ca – When California’s deadliest fire raged across the tinder dry hills of Butte County last fall, doctors and staff at the Paradise Medical Group were among the last to leave their town. One pediatrician sent his family to safety while … Read more
Oakland Raiders News Update Livestream: Coliseum JPA, Las Vegas Stadium, NFL ONN – Oakland Raiders News Update Livestream: Coliseum JPA, Las Vegas Stadium, NFL Zennie Abraham’s nightly livestream recap and commentary of news in the sports World, focusing on the Oakland Raiders, and all-things Raider Nation cares about, including the progress of and problems with … Read more
Oakland Coliseum JPA Raiders Lease Special Meeting ONN – Oakland Coliseum JPA Raiders Lease Special Meeting. After a meeting that lasted 30 minutes, Oakland Alameda County Joint Powers Authority Executive Director Scott McKibben told the media that “due to an issue that was brought up by the Oakland Raiders, there is no deal unless it … Read more
Good Morning Oakland: My Breakfast Starts With Fruit ONN – Good Morning Oakland: My Breakfast Starts With Fruit I start the morning with breakfast, and a dish of fruit, including apples, watermelon, grapes, and oranges. When I am in Oakland and elect to eat out for breakfast, I go to Lakeshores Cafe at 3257 Lakeshore … Read more
Oakland, CA – Today, Tuesday March 5th, at the City of Oakland Public Works Committee meeting Oakland City Council President Kaplan’s Resolution (found here) she authored to request the City Administrator to prioritize a pro-active “Block By Block” Zone Based system to address blight and illegal dumping was passed. Previously in an article (found here) … Read more
Oakland, CA – Addressing how we deal with trash, illegal dumping and blight in Oakland — so that we all live in a clean and healthy city — is one of the fundamental tasks of local government. As can be seen by anyone who tours Oakland, the current, complaint-based efforts are failing, and particular neighborhoods … Read more
Oakland Raiders 2019-2020 Coliseum Lease Extension In Limbo Again ONN – Oakland Raiders 2019-2020 Coliseum Lease Extension In Limbo Again The lease extension for the Oakland Raiders to play the 2019 and 2020 NFL Seasons at the Oakland Coliseum was to have been signed in a public ceremony today. Instead, the Coliseum JPA (Joint Powers … Read more
The Oakland Raiders in Regina, Canada for a preseason game? Stay in Oakland – its the smart way. Here’s why. The Oakland Raiders are operating under the observation that actions speak louder than words. What else to think since the Silver and Black don’t release a plan for the future that any Raider Nation fan … Read more
Note: this post on Sidewalk Café Tables in Oakland’s Glenview District is the first by Alton Jelks for Oakland News Now. Alton worked with Zennie62Media’s Zennie Abraham in the Office of Oakland Mayor Elihu Harris from 1991 to 1998, and is presently a facilitator and organizational planning consultant. You can learn more at his Linkedin … Read more
Note: Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Board Member Jumoke Hinton Hodge graciously provided Zennie62Media her entire statement. Given that it’s in her name, Zennie62Media policy is to make a new account and post reflecting that person’s words, and not ours as much as possible – whereas some other publications ran a part of her statement. … Read more
Hey Len Rafael Of Oakland, Media is Manipulated Politically In The 21st Century ONN – Hey Len Rafael Of Oakland, Media is Manipulated Politically In The 21st Century Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental Zennie62Media mobile media video-blogging system network – part … Read more
OUSD Board’s Jumoke Hinton Hodge Chokes Oakland Teacher In Skirmish ONN – Ms. Jumoke Hinton Hodge, a seasoned member of the Board of Directors of The Oakland Unified School District, long-time member of the Oakland political community, and friend of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, and this blogger, apparently lost her cool and did something … Read more
The Oakland Teachers’ Strike is over; the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) sent this press release. Oakland – Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is proud to announce that it has reached an agreement with the Oakland Education Association (OEA) on a new contract that provides a total compensation increase of 14% – an 11% on-going … Read more
The Oakland Unified School District sent the press release below and Mayor Schaaf, Steph Currry video above to Zennie62Media Oakland, CA – Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors and the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) want you to know that you can sign up for Federal Student Aid for … Read more
Agreements with Electrical Workers and Management Employees Bring Closure to 5 of 7 Labor Contracts Oakland, CA – Tuesday night the Oakland City Council voted to extend contracts with two of the City’s seven labor unions and bargaining groups, bringing closure to contract negotiations with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW) and … Read more
Sheltered Mercy’s Dr. Leslie Silver will be the guest of Zennie62Media’s Zennie Abraham on Zennie62 on YouTube Live, Monday night March 4th, 8 PM PST / 11 PM EST. Sheltered Mercy: cutting-edge documentary on homelessness and mental health launches social media campaign SACRAMENTO, CA – Sheltered Mercy, a documentary about homelessness and mental health centered … Read more
California State Senator Scott Wiener (SD 11 – San Francisco) has pushed legislation known as “SB 50” for some time now, claiming that it will add more affordable housing to the California’s urban areas. State Senator Wiener seems to think that just increasing housing density will lower the cost of housing, and expresses that tired … Read more
In this Oakland Teacher’s Strike Update, The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) cancelled its board meeting set for tonight, and in the newsletter sent out, blamed the Oakland Education Association (OEA) for the decision. Here’s the text of that email transmission. This evening’s OUSD Board Meeting and Special Meeting have been postponed to a future … Read more
Oakland, CA – Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan’s recommendation of Mr. Kenzie Smith to the City of Oakland Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) was approved at tonight’s, February 26th, City Council meeting. At the time of the nomination, President Kaplan stated: “I am writing to recommend and nominate Mr. Kenzie Smith to the … Read more
Oakland Teachers Strike Update February 26th, 2019 The Oakland Education Association posted a video of its press conference livestream held 14 hours ago and on the third working day of the Oakland Teachers Strike. The OEA wrote “On day three we were strong, joyful, loud and proud. We held our lines and showed our bargaining … Read more
Oakland Raiders 2019-2020 Lease Extension Approval Hits NFL Network; Las Vegas Update ONN – A live and lively online talk between Zennie Abraham and fans of his Zennie62 Live Show, talking about the Oakland Raiders Lease Extension news that he broke February 13th, and a full week ahead of The NFL Network, Bob Kraft’s legal … Read more
NAACP Seeking Answers On Government Surveillance Of Black Activists NAACP calls for Congressional Hearings On Domestic Terrorism in press release to Zennie62Media BALTIMORE — In the face of a rising climate of hate crimes targeting African Americans and communities of color, the nation’s foremost civil rights organization will issue letters next week to both the … Read more
Oakland Teachers Strike continues: Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) and Oakland Education Association didn’t not reach agreement on Sunday. Here’s the details from the OUSD: Working with our teachers’ union to end the current strike is our top priority and we are disappointed to inform our community that it appears the strike will extend into … Read more
Boots Riley, Oakland’s legendary rapper, filmmaker and Occupy Oakland Leader, wins “Best First Feature” at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles for his much-talked about movie Sorry To Bother You. The award also listed Sorry To Bother You Producers: Nina Yang Bongiovi, Jonathan Duffy, Charles D. King, George Rush, Forest Whitaker, and Kelly … Read more
After Jeff Adachi’s passing, the SF Public Defender’s Office sent over this summary about him, and comments from his many staff members, to Zennie62Media. San Francisco, CA — It is with very heavy hearts that our office announces the passing of Public Defender and dedicated activist for criminal justice reform Jeff Adachi. Jeff Adachi began … Read more
Jeff Adachi is not so much a man as he is an experience in energy. He’s extremely passionate about the cause of social justice, and has formed this passion into an organized group called the San Francisco Public Defenders Office. Now, given that my friend just suddenly and shockingly passed away, you may wonder why … Read more
