Oakland News SF Bay Area By Zennie62Media Inc & Zennie Abraham
Oakland News SF Bay Area By Zennie62Media Inc & Zennie Abraham
Since taking over for the three-times-elected Oakland City Attorney John Russo, Barbara Parker has consistently worked to protect tenants in Oakland at a time when the City’s very cultural fabric has been damaged by gentrification. One search for “Barbara Parker” and “tenants” in my email feed revealed 50 results. Time after time, news releases of […]
Nov2020 Election: Candidate Forum OUSD District 3 From YouTube Channel: October 1, 2020 at 09:49PM ONN – Nov 2020 Oakland Election: Candidate Forum OUSD District 3 Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media , Inc. mobile media […]
Oakland City Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney has served the residents of perhaps the most complicated Oakland City Council District in our city very well. Understand that while District Three is commonly thought of as being only West Oakland, in reality it’s also Downtown Oakland, Uptown Oakland, and Adams Point / Lake Merritt, where I live. […]
Alameda County District Attorney O’Malley Discusses Position on CA Prop 20 – 9/15/20 From YouTube Channel: October 1, 2020 at 06:45PM ONN – ACDA O’Malley discusses her position on California’s Proposition 20, during a community stakeholder meeting on September 15, 2020. She states that she will not support Prop 20, but is undecided whether she […]
Stranded in Centerfield #3: No Monopoly on Misogyny From YouTube Channel: October 3, 2020 at 02:35PM ONN – John Russo On Politics: Stranded in Centerfield #3: No Monopoly On Misogyny John Russo is the former Oakland City Council Member (District Two), and was its first elected City Attorney. He’s also the former City Manager of […]
Sustainable, Healthy Use of Lake Merritt: Pilot Program Beginning this Weekend The issues at Oakland’s Lake Merritt are complex, with groups having different needs and perspectives, all of which are important and that we are working to honor — families and elders facing challenging issues living at the Lake, entrepreneurs / vendors of color seeking […]
Madea farewell play Oakland California paramount From YouTube Channel: October 1, 2020 at 10:11AM ONN – Madea Farewell Play At Paramount Theater, Oakland California Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media , Inc. mobile media video-blogging system […]
Nikky Raney Heartbreaking News about Chrissy Teigen and John Legend ONN – Nikky Raney Heartbreaking News about Chrissy Teigen and John Legend My heart goes out to Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. I am disappointed in those who choose to shame this family in any way. October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. […]
Rebecca Kaplan Calls for New Solutions to Oakland’s Speeding Problems & Requests Support From the State Legislature at the October 6, 2020 Oakland City Council Meeting Oakland, CA —It seems that every day there is a report of a fatal hit and run or reckless speeding that has resulted in serious injury on Oakland’s streets. […]
Bank Of America is not being a good actor in the Payroll Protection Program. In the case of Zennie62Media and its rare-for-a-black-owned-firm-because-Bank-Of-America-wasn’t-trying-to-go-and recruit us PPP Loan of a mere $23,750 (compared to the average PPP loan size of $113,000), the bank, after months of elapsed time starting May 4, 2020, is now claiming that my […]
Oakland – Mayor Libby Schaaf and affordable housing partners will open a new apartment community on the Emeryville border that serves mainly working families, seniors, veterans, people with special needs and the formerly homeless. Estrella Vista illustrates an innovative partnership between public and private organizations (including a dozen financial supporters), and the cities of Oakland […]
Bridging the Digital Divide in Oakland From YouTube Channel: October 1, 2020 at 01:57AM ONN – For students and families living in the East Bay, the pandemic has shown just how deep the high-tech digital divide can be. Now, a number of nonprofits in Oakland are working to make things a little less unequal by […]
Oakland Walks 4 Schools Virtual Walkathon, Aims to Take 30 Million Steps to Raise Funds for OUSD Schools This October The Oakland Public Education Fund (https://www.oaklandedfund.org/) is launching its inaugural Oakland Walks 4 Schools Walkathon this October. #OaklandWalks will inspire students, parents, school staff, and community members to get safe and healthy exercise during the […]
Bank Of America’s PPP Loan (Payroll Protection Program) Program Is A Horrible Mess Early on, Bank of America was the focus of a lawsuit because the banking giant was not properly processing the Payroll Protection Program Loans that were applied for as million of businesses were being impacted by or fearing impact of the Coronavirus. […]
Oakland – On Wednesday, September 30, more than a dozen students will receive refurbished MacBook Air computers, in the second day of this giveaway from RRRComputer.org, a San Francisco-based non-profit organization. The first day was last week when about 20 students received the devices, in a program that is separate from the #OaklandUndivided campaign. The […]
Donald Trump Brings Proud Boys And Oakland Back Into Focus During Presidential Debate With Joe Biden ONN – Donald Trump Brings Proud Boys And Oakland Back Into Focus During Presidential Debate With Joe Biden Donald Trump Brings Proud Boys And Oakland Back Into Focus During Presidential Debate With Joe Biden Just when it seemed like […]
Oakland – Alameda County’s emergency 911 ambulance provider Falck Northern California has offered an improved pay and benefits package to its 450 Alameda County EMT and paramedic employees represented by the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) Local 510. Falck and union representatives are negotiating a new agreement, currently proposed for three years. The previous […]
Blockbuster Trump EPA Letter To California Gov Gavin Newsom Blasts State, Los Angeles and San Francisco Waste From Homeless Problem A letter sent to Zennie62Media an hour ago is from the Office of United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Director Andrew Wheeler, under President Donald Trump. In it, Mr. Wheeler claims that he “is concerned that […]
Oakland – Today, the Oakland City Council, CPAB, SSOC, and the Police Commission will discuss the concept, introduced by Council President Rebecca Kaplan, to make guns the top law enforcement priority in the City of Oakland. If Oakland can deter illegal guns and gun violence by increasing gun tracing, improving response time to shooting notifications, […]
Oakland – The Oakland Unified School District or OUSD is not taking any chances ahead of its Madison Park Academy Press Conference. It issued this press release: COVID RULES for Today’s Madison Park Academy Press Conference Oakland, CA — For anyone planning to attend today’s press conference at Madison Park Elementary as noted in this […]
In his newsletter Oakland District 6 Councilmember Loren Taylor shared a series of news updates related to homelessness and tenant and landlord protection. Here they are: City Of Oakland Homeless Encampment Management Policy When the pandemic hit the city council moved quickly into shelter in place in March, pausing the sunshine ordinance to allow city […]
Oakland From A Distance – In the ongoing debate against and legal challenges to the Insight Terminal Solutions Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal, there are two one constant refrains heard. One is that the Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal (where Insight Terminal Solutions is a Zennie62Media content client) is a coal terminal, when it’s not, […]
On Tuesday, OUSD Unveils New High School Building at Madison Park Academy, School in East Oakland Neighborhood with Troubled Past Oakland – East Oakland’s Sobrante Park neighborhood, a shining new feature will have a huge impact on the lives of countless young people. The Madison Park Academy (MPA) campus has a new building for its […]
The Port of Oakland just sent this press release regarding the comments of the Port of Oakland’s Maritime Director to Zennie62Media Oakland – Sept. 28, 2020: Strategic initiatives and investment in operational improvements are the Port of Oakland’s solutions to post-pandemic business recovery and future growth. That is the message the Port’s Maritime Director delivered […]
BART Police Officers Subdue Knife-Wielding Man At Oakland Coliseum BART Station ONN – BART Police Officers Subdue Knife-Wielding Man At Oakland Coliseum BART Station BART Police Officers Subdue Knife-Wielding Man At Oakland Coliseum BART Station From @Jerryfancomedy on Instagram, who wrote this account: Today I witnessed something I’ve never witnessed before in Oakland, California. A […]
Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casael reminiscence about Fairyland | Children’s Fairyland From YouTube Channel: September 24, 2020 at 10:37PM ONN – Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casael Reminiscence About Fairyland | Children’s Fairyland Oakland Found this video connected to their event, which happened last week, Saturday. Children’s Fairyland presents Celebrity Storytime hosted by Daveed Diggs and […]
Oakland Heat Related DEATH At Operation HomeBase Homeless Trailer Park by Derrick Soo ONN – Oakland Heat Related DEATH At Operation HomeBase Homeless Trailer Park by Derrick Soo Oakland Heat Related DEATH At Operation HomeBase Homeless Trailer Park by Derrick Soo When Operation HomeBase opened, City was made aware that the Electrical grid to power […]
Berkeley set to become 1st US city to ban junk food in grocery store checkout aisles From YouTube Channel: September 26, 2020 at 01:35PM ONN – Berkeley CA To Be 1st US City To Ban Junk Food In Grocery Store Checkout Aisles Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full […]
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports Amy Coney Barrett, and sent the following press release to Zennie62Media: U.S. Chamber Supports President Trump’s Nominee Barrett for Supreme Court September 26, 2020 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Chamber CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the following statement today regarding President Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the […]
Chadwick Boseman Honored At The Disneyland Resort By Joseph Armendariz ONN – Chadwick Boseman Honored At The Disneyland Resort By Joseph Armendariz Chadwick Boseman Honored At The Disneyland Resort By Joseph Armendariz . The recent tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman has left a heavy heart for many including those of the MCU Universe in his […]
LIVE | Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a news conference to announce a ‘major climate initiative’ From YouTube Channel: September 23, 2020 at 02:34PM ONN – Gov. Gavin Newsom Plans To End Sale Of Gas-Powered Cars In California In 15 Years Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live […]
From the Nikki Fortunato Bas Councilmember, City of Oakland, District 2 Community Email comes this compendium of City of Oakland grant programs for business. $10K Grants for Essential Businesses: California State Compensation Insurance Fund is offering up to $10K to State Fund policyholders to help reimburse the costs of COVID-19 safety expenses such as the […]
Outfit of the day |A cup of Joe| Oakland From YouTube Channel: September 25, 2020 at 11:40AM ONN – Oakland’s “A Cup Of Joe” On YouTube Shows Her Outfit For Today She writes: I’m just California Quarantining in these Oakland streets! Stay tuned. Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the […]
Breaking news from The Peralta Community College District and via this press release sent 38 minutes ago to Zennie62Media. Oakland – The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, and is announcing their decision to begin contract negotiations with Dr. Carla Walter to become Interim […]
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, producers of CES 20210, announced that Mary Barra, General Motors (GM) Chairman and CEO, will present the opening keynote address during the all-digital CES® 2021 , the world’s most influential technology event. Mary Barra’s keynote will share a closer look at GM’s transformational strategy to advance mobility for communities around […]
Ben Bartlett From YouTube Channel: November 30, 2017 at 07:32PM ONN – Berkeley Councilmember Ben Bartlett On The Future Of Mobility Meeting of the Minds 2017 From The Bartlett Files Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media […]
Online Leadership Seminar with Ben Bartlett From YouTube Channel: August 31, 2020 at 02:44PM ONN – Online Leadership Seminar Featuring Berkeley Councilmember Ben Bartlett “If you don’t like fires, and earthquakes and mayhem, you must stop fires and earthquakes and mayhem. You have the power to make change.” – Ben Bartlett We are grateful to […]
If Donald Trump picks Allison Jones Rushing to replace the legendary, late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, it will be the worst pick any President Of The United States has made in recent memory. Why? Because Allison Jones Rushing, the United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, is being […]
On Oakland City Council District Three Race, McElhaney, Fife, Cat Brooks, Noni Sessions ONN – On Oakland City Council District Three Race, McElhaney, Fife, Cat Brooks, Noni Sessions On Oakland City Council District Three Race, McElhaney, Fife, Cat Brooks, Noni Sessions Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and […]
