Oakland Politics
Raiders To Oakland Coliseum Or Levi Stadium? Cost Comparison Livestream
Raiders To Oakland Coliseum Or Levi Stadium? Cost Comparison Livestream ONN – Raiders To Oakland Coliseum Or Levi Stadium? Cost Comparison Livestream 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 new approach to the … Read more
Oakland Mayor Schaaf, Lyft, TransForm Announce Transportation Partnership
The Oakland Mayor’s Office sent this press release to Zennie62Media. OAKLAND, CA — Today Mayor Libby Schaaf, TransForm and Lyft announced a groundbreaking new joint partnership designed to bring more transportation options to historically underserved Oaklanders. This unique coming-together of government, business, and the non-profit sector will invest in community-led transportation solutions, including a new … Read more
Oakland Teachers Strike Update: OUSD Still Seeking Settlement
Oakland, CA – The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) just issued this press release moments ago, and just three days before the deadline before Oakland teachers voted to strike: Oakland, CA — Here is the latest update on Oakland Unified School District’s negotiations with our teachers’ union, the Oakland Education Association. “Oakland Unified School District … Read more
Frank Robinson, A Man Of Oakland Dies Who Could Have Owned The A’s
Atlanta – When news of the death of Frank Robinson, ever a Major League Baseball legend, came on the television yesterday, I was sitting at the kitchen table with my Mom, who’s the same age as he, 83. I’m here helping my Mom (and not been to my place in Oakland but 69 days of … Read more
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Green New Deal Outline Full Text
New York City Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez released the outline of what is called “The Green New Deal” today, and standing in front of a large set of lawmakers including California’s Representative Barbara Lee (Democrat, 13th District) and Green New Deal co-author Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey. Here’s the livestream, courtesy of The Washington Post: There has … Read more
Maria Mendoza-Sanchez Of Oakland Was Barbara Lee’s Guest At SOTU
Maria Mendoza-Sanchez the deported nurse of Oakland, was Rep. Barbara Lee’s (D-CA 13th District) guest at the 2019 State of The Union Address Tuesday night. Eusebio Sanchez, and Maria Mendoza, grew up together in the Mexican state of Hidalgo and moved to Oakland, California, in their early 20s. Ms.Mendoza-Sanchez was working as a nurse at … Read more
Oakland City Council Meeting For Tuesday February 5th To Start At 5 PM Says Kaplan
Oakland, CA – Today, Tuesday February 5th, the Oakland City Council meeting will begin at 5:00pm. (Link to Agenda). This will be the second meeting overseen by new Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan, and she is keeping to her promise to limit ceremonial items on the agenda, and holding council members to time limits … Read more
City Of Oakland Opens New Tuff Sheds For Homeless East Oakland Residents
The City of Oakland’s trying to cover up that its still using Tuff Sheds as homes for the homeless. So, the press release that was sent over to Zennie62Media uses the terms “Community Cabins” and “unsheltered” to replace “Tuff Sheds” and “homeless”. Here’s the press release, adjusted to fit the true nomenclature. Oakland, CA – … Read more
Oakland Raiders Las Vegas Stadium NFL Opening Date October 2020.
Oakland Raiders Las Vegas Stadium NFL Opening Date October 2020. ONN – Las Vegas Stadium NFL Opening Date October 2020? Yes! This started because my friend Rick Velotta of the Las Vegas Review Journal insisted on placing a bet with me that the Oakland Raiders’ Las Vegas Stadium would be open for NFL use for … Read more
ADEM 18 Election Results: Assembly Democratic Delegates CA 18 District Winners List
The election for Assembly Democratic Delegates in Calfornia Assembly District 18 was held at the College of Alameda Sunday, January 27th, and drew a 1,100 person turn-out, according to observers. Congratulations to the following people, two of them new Oakland councilmembers, and in no particular order: Nikki Fortunado Bas, Tonya Love, Sheng Thao, Malia Vella, … Read more
Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Town Camp 2019
In a recent newsletter, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development announced the return of a program Oaklanders should be informed about, called “Town Camp” and billed as “The Oakland Youth Summer Experience” for summer 2019. Here’s a Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Town Camp YouTube video from 2018: Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development … Read more
Blue Shield News: Blue Shield Of California Donates $40 Million To Its Foundation
Blue Shield of California Donates $40 Million to its Foundation Nonprofit health plan contributes $100 million to foundation over the past three years. SAN FRANCISCO – Blue Shield of California has made a $40 million contribution to the Blue Shield of California Foundation to support its efforts to help make California the healthiest state and … Read more
Port Bar Oakland “Karaoke For A Cause” Bay Area Youth Rugby Fundraiser
SING YOUR WAY TO CASH FOR NONPROFITS: “Karaoke for a Cause” donated over $5,000 to grassroots fundraisers. Now comes the Bay Area Youth Rugby Fundraiser, this Saturday. Oakland, CA (press release) – The Port Bar Oakland (located at 2023 Broadway) raised over $5,000 in 2018 for non-profits & individuals raising money for non-profits through its … Read more
Sen Kamela Harris, Presidential Candidate, Talks Oakland Roots On Rachel Maddow
Sen Kamela Harris, Presidential Candidate, Talks Oakland Roots On Rachel Maddow ONN – Sen Kamela Harris, Presidential Candidate, Talks Oakland Roots On Rachel Maddow on MSNBC. Senator Harris (D) California, shared that she was born at Kaiser Hospital in Oakland, California. Kamela Harris will kick off her campaign for President of The United States this … Read more
Oakland Unified School District Happenings For Wednesday, January 23rd
This Oakland Unified School District release was intended for the press, but given that the idea of media has changed, this “happenings” release is something the public should see. That said, the release time was just before 12 noon PST as per the OUSD request. Oakland, CA (press release) – On Wednesday, January 23, there … Read more
Jamie Turbak Appointed Director Of City Of Oakland Library Services
Oakland, CA (press release) – The Oakland Public Library is pleased to announce Jamie Turbak as Director of Library Services for the City of Oakland. Oakland City Administrator Sabrina Landreth confirmed the appointment on Friday, January 18. Turbak was selected as the library’s director following a national search. She had served as interim director since … Read more
“Oscar Grant Way” Passed By Oakland City Council
Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan’s resolution to give an unnamed road next to Fruitvale BART Station a name: “Oscar Grant Way” passed City Council tonight. Oakland, CA – Today at the Oakland City Council meeting (Link to Agenda) Council President Rebecca Kaplan’s Resolution (Link to Agenda Item S7.14) she co-authored with Former Councilmember Desley … Read more
City Of Oakland Manager: Developer Phil Tagami Has Contractual Rights In OBOT Coal Issue
Oakland, CA – A now-former City of Oakland Manager who talked to Zennie62Media on the condition of anonymity said that Phillip “Phil” Tagami, Managing Partner of California Capital and Investment Group, and developer of the planned Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal (OBOT) had “contractual rights” to build the facility. That news flies in the face … Read more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019 In Oakland Via Social Media #ReclaimMLK
Oakland CA – Martin Luther King Jr. Day, his January 21st birthday, was made a national Federal holiday, and then in 1994, a national day of service. How did Oakland celebrate Dr. King’s birthday? I took a walk around social media, to learn the answer to that question. Oakland North Remembers Oaklanders Who Helped Make … Read more
Oakland Women’s March 2019 From A Social Media View
Yes, there’s an Oakland-centered media recap of the 2019 Oakland Women’s March. The 2019 and third annual version of the Women’s March was held Saturday January 19th in many American cities, and at various locations, and Oakland was part of the mix of activity, yet again. Here’s a look at how Oakland, with a turnout … Read more
City Of Oakland Needs Job Training Services Contractors
City of Oakland seeks proposals from organizations to provide career development, job training services. Oakland, CA – Through March 6, 2019, the City of Oakland’s Workforce Development Board (OWDB) is accepting proposals from organizations to provide workforce development services for adults and youth using approximately $2 million in federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) … Read more
Salesforce Transit Center Repair Update Livestream Vlog
The San Francisco-based Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) issued this report update on the progress of repairs to the Salesforce Transit Center. The problem with Salesforce Transit Center rests in a set of cracked steel beams found at two locations within the structure of the facility, and on September of 2018.
Redevelopment Of California College Of The Arts On RCPC Agenda Tonight
The Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC) will take up the issue of the “Redevelopment Of California College Of The Arts” tonight at its “town hall” meeting. The RCPC meeting agenda for the 7:30 PM gathering reports that “College management and its development associates will discuss current planning status and answer audience questions and concerns.” What … Read more
Oakland Earthquake: I Felt It At 6:11 Am January 17th 2019
Oakland Earthquake: I Felt It At 6:11 Am January 17th 2019 ONN – Well, I just felt the second Oakland Earthquake to hit in the last roughly 24 hours. The first one was yesterday at 4:45 am; this one was about 6:11 am this morning and woke me up. I made this vlog-in-the near darkness. … Read more
Oakland Raiders Coliseum Las Vegas NFL Relocation Talk With George Young
Oakland Raiders Coliseum Las Vegas NFL Relocation Talk With George Young ONN – George Young has a radio show in Columbia, MO called “The Closers”. He invited me on to talk about the Oakland Raiders stadium issue, including the Las Vegas Relocation. This is a simulcast. His show is on 1400 KFRU http://www.kfru.com On the … Read more
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf And Kaiser Permanente Announce Initiatives To Tackle Homeless Problem
Oakland initiatives include preserving affordable housing in the Bay Area, anchoring a $100 million loan fund to protect affordable housing across Kaiser Permanente’s footprint and an effort to house 500+ homeless in Oakland. OAKLAND, CA – At Oakland City Hall Tuesday, Kaiser Permanente and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf unveiled several major initiatives that will improve … Read more
Rebecca Kaplan: Oakland City Council President Co-Authors “Oscar Grant Way” Resolution
Oakland, CA – Today in the Life Enrichment Committee the Resolution introduced by former Councilmember Desley Brooks, and co-authored by Council President Kaplan, to rename the unnamed road adjacent to the West side of the Fruitvale BART Station between 33rd to 35th Avenues to “Oscar Grant Way” was passed. At the meeting Councilmember Lynette McElhaney … Read more
Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan Announces Committee Assignments
OAKLAND, CA – last week, in a unanimous vote, Councilmember At Large Rebecca Kaplan was elected Oakland City Council President. Kaplan is the first openly LGBT+ Council President in Oakland’s history. The new Oakland City Council President opened her statements with 1 Kings 3:9 “Give Thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge Thy people, … Read more
NFL Inspire Change Platform’s An Answer To Player Protests #inspirechange
The NFL has worked behind the scene and with players and coaches to better help the black communities that many of its players come from, and need help and support. Now, National Football League announced the launch of the Inspire Change platform, an answer to the message of the NFL Player Protests. Here’s the press … Read more
Oakland Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan Elected City Council President
OAKLAND, CA – Rebecca Kaplan is Oakland City Council President. Monday, in a unanimous vote, Councilmember At Large Rebecca Kaplan was elected Oakland City Council President. Kaplan is the first openly LGBT+ Council President in Oakland’s history. The new President opened her statements with 1 Kings 3:9 “Give Thy servant therefore an understanding heart to … Read more
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Letter To Oaklanders On 2019 Inauguration Week Events
Dear Oaklanders, As our city welcomes a new and renewed set of elected leaders into office, inauguration week presents a unique moment for Oaklanders to turn toward one another to show our city’s values and celebrate our secret sauce. In addition to an Inaugural Gala to raise critical funds for our signature initiatives The Oakland … Read more