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The Oakland FY 2021-23 Proposed Policy Budget reflects the City of Oakland’s failure to realize it’s in the 21st Century, and is bent on a guns (police) vs. butter (homeless and social services) structure. No where in the FY 2021-23 Proposed Policy Budget is there substantial discussion of, and evidence of a comprehensive plan to … Read more
I hope Mother’s Day was fantastic for our beloved sisters, aunties, grandmothers, daughters, mothers & more — chosen and blood. Mother’s Day morning, I joined the senior volunteers with Toi Shan Association to surprise them with flowers and stroll the streets to support community safety in Chinatown. On Friday, Oakland Mayor Libby Mayor Schaaf released … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLRbESr2V-Y ONN – John Jones Has A Major Surprise For Oakland California Friends, Politicians – video by the YouTube channel in the video’s upper left hand corner. John Jones Has A Major Surprise For Oakland California Friends, Politicians On Friday May 8th, at 1 PM PST, John Jones, Director of Community and Political Engagement at … Read more
Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland At-Large Councilmember, is asking for the Oakland City Council to adopt new, effective homeless solutions We recently received the report from the City Auditor detailing the failures of the Oakland Administration’s current primary strategies around homelessness. We recognize that we must implement real improvements, including rapidly expanding deeply affordable housing, providing permitted … Read more
This is the latest Howard Terminal Oakland blog post effort by Zennie62Media’s Oakland News Now to bat down the wave of completely wrongheaded so-called news “articles” regarding Howard Terminal. Without naming names, the latest of these sad anti-Oakland attempts to kill a ballpark idea the authors clearly don’t understand was titled “What the Oakland A’s … Read more
From Oakland to Atlanta. The mass shooting in Atlanta, where eight people were murdered by a real messed up dude who blamed Asian women for his sexual problems (a hate crime if there ever was one), a 21 year old white man named Robert Aaron Long, have shaken Oakland. (It also shook me too. Vlogging … Read more
Oakland Vice-Mayor Rebecca Kaplan Of The Oakland City Council Has Housing and Homelessness Plan for Action Oakland, CA — Today, March 22, 2021, Oakland Vice-Mayor Rebecca Kaplan is presenting her “Housing and Homelessness Plan for Action” at the 1PM Special Life Enrichment Committee (“LEC”) meeting. The Vice-Mayor has continuously called on the City of Oakland … Read more
Barbara Lee U.S. Congresswoman From Oakland On Anti-Asian Hate Crime Legislation She’s Working On ONN – Barbara Lee U.S. Congresswoman From Oakland On Anti-Asian Hate Crime Legislation She’s Working On – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Watch the vlog On MSNBC Barbara Lee U.S. Congresswoman From Oakland On Anti-Asian Hate Crime Legislation She’s Working On. Stay … Read more
Fox Oakland Opening Gala Event Produced By Phil Tagami, City Of Oakland – February 5th 2009 From YouTube Channel: February 9, 2009 at 07:56AM ONN – Fox Oakland Opening Gala Event Produced By Phil Tagami, City Of Oakland – February 5th 2009 The majestic Fox Oakland Theater reopened with a bang as a lavish gala … Read more
Oakland City Council Oakland District Three Councilmember Carroll Fife Posted This On March 19th, 2021 Dear movement family, I often find myself up late and night and early in the morning with the weight of countless burdens on my heart and mind. As I fight for the things poor people deserve: housing, healthcare, liberatory and … Read more
United Airlines Buy On Board Snacks Are Back On United Fights With Revamped Menu April 1 2021 ONN – United Airlines Buy On Board Snacks Are Back On United Fights With Revamped Menu April 1 2021 – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Watch the vlog United Airlines Buy On Board Snacks Are Back On United Flights … Read more
5 Minute Story: Lubna and Pebble From YouTube Channel: March 15, 2021 at 01:07PM ONN – Oakland Public Library On YouTube 5 Minute Story: Lubna and Pebble Reading of “Lubna and Pebble” with Ms. Quinn. Note from Zennie62Media and OaklandNewsNow.com : this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version … Read more
PART 2 OAKLAND PROBATION GOES CRAZY!!! FIRST AMENDMENT From YouTube Channel: March 18, 2021 at 07:12PM ONN – This Bay Area Transparency YouTube Vlog Got Two Oakland Alameda County Sheriff Probation Officers Demoted As the Facebook post over at the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department reports, two Oakland Police Probation Officer were demoted after the above … Read more
Oakland, CA – Oakland City Administrator Ed Reiskin today announced his appointment of Ms. Erin Roseman as Oakland’s new Director of Finance, effective April 19. Ms. Roseman is a dynamic and seasoned finance professional and results-driven leader with 20 years’ experience. An Oakland resident, she joins the City of Oakland from the Transbay Joint Powers … Read more
21st Annual OUSD Celebration of Latino Academic Excellence: “Our Beautiful Struggle / Nuestra Hermosa Lucha” Set for Thursday, March 25 Oakland – The OUSD Office of Equity Latino Student Achievement (LSA) and Oakland Latino Educators (OLE) will host the 21st Annual OUSD Celebration of Latino Academic Excellence for students across the District. This year our … Read more
The House of Representatives voted to extend the deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program. Here’s President Biden’s statement, below. Small businesses are the engines of our economy, the glue of our communities, and account for half of private sector employment. But since the start of this pandemic, more than 400,000 small businesses have permanently closed … Read more
Mills College is closing. Mills College is closing. Mills College is closing. Mills College is closing. No matter how many times I write that reality, it reads like a dream. But the place I never believed would not be part of Oakland has announced it’s closing. The last time I remembered anything like this almost … Read more
PART1 OAKLAND PROBATION GOES CRAZY!!! FIRST AMENDMENT From YouTube Channel: March 17, 2021 at 05:20PM ONN – Bay Area Transparency Visits The Oakland Probation Department For 1st Amendment Audit That Fails This is the first visit for Bay Area Transparency to the Oakland Probation Department. Note from Zennie62Media and OaklandNewsNow.com : this video-blog post demonstrates … Read more
Peralta Board of Trustees Thanks Chancellor for her Leadership During One of Most Difficult Periods in Nation’s and Peralta District History Oakland – The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees thanks Dr. Carla Walter for her leadership of the Peralta Colleges for the past eight months and praised her stewardship of the District … Read more
Jon Gruden, Mike Mayock Raiders Dumpster Fire: Dumps Rodney Hudson, Offensive Line, Livestream From YouTube Channel: March 16, 2021 at 10:21PM ONN – Jon Gruden, Mike Mayock Raiders Dumpster Fire: Dumps Rodney Hudson, Offensive Line, Livestream What the heck is going on? Some of it is poor negotiating, some giant sensitivity, and the other is … Read more
Oakland City Council Vote For MACRO Police Free Mental Health Program Gets Community Leaders Props ONN – Oakland City Council Vote For MACRO Police Free Mental Health Program Gets Community Leaders Props – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Watch the vlog Oakland City Council Vote For MACRO Police Free Mental Health Program Gets Community Leaders Props … Read more
Small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. GDP, create two-thirds of net new jobs, and employ nearly half of America’s workers. Now, millions of main street small businesses – especially Black- and Brown-owned small businesses – are struggling to make ends meet in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis. Without … Read more
Sheng Thao (D4) and Councilmember Treva Reid (D7) denounced the illegal sideshows taking place across Oakland Oakland, California – On Monday, Council President Pro Tempore Sheng Thao (D4) and Councilmember Treva Reid (D7) denounced the illegal sideshows taking place across Oakland. “The rise in sideshow activity we’re seeing is dangerous for Oakland families including those … Read more
March 16,2021 Oakland Council Meeting: Discussing Oakland’s Steps to Recovery & MACRO March 15, 2021 At Today’s, March 16, 2021, Oakland Council meeting, I am introducing my proposed budget allocations to close the City’s short fall and restore vital community services — allowing for a just and healthy recovery. My colleagues, Council president Nikki Bas … Read more
The Oakland Black Cultural Zone teamed up with Waste Management and gave away 400 bags of compost, 100 trees, 100 half- barrel planters, and packets of daffodil bulbs as part of a neighborhood beautification project in Oakland. The event is done in partnership with Keep Oakland Beautiful, The Rare Barrel Beer Co and Oakland Councilmember … Read more
Finally, we get diverse Oscars Nominations (You can see the full list and the video here!) After years of hand-wringing and changing of policies at the level of the Academy of Motion Picture Art and Science’s Board of Directors, and all of that after a stinging January 15, 2015, hashtag #OscarsSoWhite rocked the Oscars to … Read more
Who won the 2021 Grammys, and in what category? And where can you see a simple, printable, list. Here, below. And congratulations to Oakland’s own Fantastic Negrito! Album of the Year “Chilombo,” Jhené Aiko “Black Pumas (Deluxe Edition),” Black Pumas “Everyday Life,” Coldplay “Djesse Vol. 3,” Jacob Collier “Women in Music Pt. III,” Haim “Future … Read more
The Walking Dead One More Episode Review ONN – The Walking Dead One More Episode Review – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Watch the vlog Jessica Dwyer talks The Walking Dead’s bonus episodes and tonight’s newest One More co-starring genre fave Robert Patrick.. Stay tuned. Note from Zennie62Media’s Zennie62 YouTube and Oakland News Now Today Blog … Read more
OABC PM 3-14-2021 From YouTube Channel: March 14, 2021 at 05:26PM ONN – Oakland Avenue Baptist Church March 14, 2021 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 media video-blogging system network that was launched June … Read more
Dear Oakland, This Women’s Month, I’m sharing the stories of inspiring female and femme leaders who are dreaming and achieving love and justice for the people. Check out our spotlights on the fierce young Radical Monarchs (pictured below), our newly appointed City Clerk Asha Reed, and more features to come of women who’ve inspired me … Read more
Oakland City Council District 2 Budget Town Hall Live With Council Pres Nikky Fortunado Bas ONN – Oakland City Council District 2 Budget Town Hall Live With Council Pres Nikky Fortunado Bas – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Watch the vlog Oakland City Council District 2 Budget Town Hall Live With Council Pres Nikky Fortunado Bas … Read more
Oakland Community Visions For San Antonio Park Live Talk With Council President Nikky Fortunado Bas ONN – Oakland Community Visions For San Antonio Park Live Talk With Council President Nikky Fortunado Bas – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Watch the vlog Oakland Community Visions For San Antonio Park Live Talk With Council President Nikky Fortunado Bas … Read more
LOST CAT: Orange Cat Lost At 263 Euclid In Oakland Adams Point Has Tag With Orange Crush On It ONN – LOST CAT: Orange Cat Lost At 263 Euclid In Oakland Adams Point Has Tag With Orange Crush On It – Nextdoor – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Watch the vlog Orange Cat Lost At 263 … Read more
Resurrection Oakland Service 3/14/2021 From YouTube Channel: March 14, 2021 at 12:45PM ONN – Resurrection Oakland Church Service For March 14 2021 As we virtually worship together, we continue our series in the Gospel according to Luke. Whether you are convinced, unconvinced, or somewhere in between, we are glad you are joining us today! Check … Read more
Zennie62Media note: Steve Lowe is an Oakland landscape architect and developer who’s holds the following civic titles: VP, West Oakland Commerce Association VP, Jack London District Association Boardmember, Old Oakland Neighbors Member, West Oakland Community Advisory Group Coordinator, WOJLOO! Co-Founder (1973), Old Oakland Project But his claim to fame is the development of Old Oakland: … Read more
The Alley Cat Fundraiser “A Night At The Alley” Raises $13,000 To Help Keep The Famed Piano Bar Open ONN – The Alley Cat Fundraiser “A Night At The Alley” Raises $13,000 To Help Keep The Famed Piano Bar Open – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Watch the vlog The Alley Cat Fundraiser “A Night At … Read more
The The Alley Preservation Society event is tonight at 6 PM PST, and you can enter at this ZOOM link if you already know what’s going on: We are excited to see you today Saturday, March 13th at 7pm on Zoom! Bidding for the silent auction is ON now! We have amazing items to bid … Read more
Video 30 sec 6333 Fairlane Drive, Oakland, CA – by Eric M Johnson, Sotheby’s International Realty From YouTube Channel: March 12, 2021 at 11:29PM ONN – Home For Sale 6333 Fairlane Drive, Oakland, CA – By Eric M Johnson, Sotheby’s International Realty MontclairViews.com Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay Views from this custom 4 … Read more
KPIX CBS SF Video Protects SF White Man From News He Committed Hate Crime To Asian Woman In San Jose From YouTube Channel: March 13, 2021 at 12:07PM ONN – KPIX CBS SF Video Protects SF White Man From News He Committed Hate Crime To Asian Woman In San Jose The real story KPIX CBS … Read more
San Francisco – With multiple new-construction residential condominium properties selling or coming online across San Francisco in 2021, real estate developer Z&L Properties and its sales and marketing partner Compass Development Marketing Group are noting an across-the-board increase in buyer interest and sales activity in January and February of this year – an encouraging sign … Read more