The Oakland City Council District Four “D4 – Three” Is Real: Harris, Maxson, Thao
Pam Harris, Nayeli Maxson, and Sheng Thao took my misinterpretation of a photo they created on August 5th, and made it real. What I said back then was the Oakland City Council District Four candidates were teaming as the “D4-3” up to give voters in the Oakland Hills a rank-choice-voting enabled set of options. UPDATE: … Read more
United Airlines And American Airlines Dual Night Landing At SFO Airport
Oakland News Now – United Airlines And American Airlines Dual Night Landing At SFO Airport This happened at the end of the flight I was on from Atlanta last night, and that left at 8:37 PM EST. At about the point where the South Bay Area and San Jose are, our United Airlines Airbus A319 … Read more
Zennie Abraham: United Airlines Gate T17 Atlanta With Travel Tip
Oakland News Now – Zennie Abraham At United Airlines Gate T17 Atlanta With A Travel Tip Hey all! Here’s a tip: if you find you have to travel and your license becomes expired while you are away from your home state, yet you have already applied for a new one and think you may be … Read more
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Endorses Jovanka Beckles For CA AD15
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) today endorsed Jovanka Beckles’s campaign to represent Assembly District 15 today. Hon. Barbara Lee declared: “I am pleased to join Oakland Councilmember Dan Kalb, El Cerrito Mayor Pro Tem Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto, Berkeley Board of Education member Judy Appel, East Bay MUD Director Andy Katz, Cheryl Sudduth-Política and Owen Poindexter in endorsing … Read more
Police Called On Black Man In Atlanta For Being With White Kids
Oakland News Now – Police Called On Black Man In Atlanta For Being With White Kids In Cobb County, Georgia, a man who has a kids-sitting service and happens to be African-American, watched in horror as a white woman followed him while he was with the children he was entrusted with watching. Corey Lewis is … Read more
When Lynyrd Skynyrd Brought “Sweet Home Alabama”, Confederate Flag, To Oakland Coliseum
I’ve always liked Lynyrd Skynyrd’s music, particularly “Sweet Home Alabama”. Now, for me, the lyrics behind “Sweet Home Alabama” had zero meaning at the time. It was 1977, I was headed to Skyline High School in the Oakland Hills, where most of my friends from Bret Harte Junior High School were headed. The Oakland Raiders … Read more
Alameda County Democratic Lawyers Endorse Libby Schaaf For Reelection As Mayor of Oakland
Joel Fried, my friend and the The Alameda County Democratic Lawyers (ACDL) Executive Board member, issued the list of candidates the group’s endorsing in the upcoming November Mid-term Election. The highlights featured a parade of incumbents, save for one: Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf was selected for re-election, as was Oakland District Two City Councilmember Abel … Read more
Le Bron James, LA Lakers Beat Warriors In Kinda Meaningless Preseason Game Debut
Le Bron James and the LA Lakers beat The Golden State Warriors in a meaningless pre-season game 123 to 113 in Las Vegas, last night. If anyone can say we learned anything from this contest, it’s, well, nothing. First, we know Le Bron James will make other LA Lakers play better, and he did. Second, … Read more
Hurricane Michael Storm Over Fayetteville GA With Winds Up To 40 MPH
Oakland News Now – Hurricane Michael Storm Over Fayetteville GA With Winds Up To 40 MPH And the winds picked up as I was making the video-blog. There was a flash-flood warning for Fayette County, of which Fayetteville, Georgia is within. That was set to end at 11:40 PM EST, and it has. Stay tuned. … Read more
Hurricane Michael Near Fayetteville GA Down To Category 1 Storm
Oakland News Now – Hurricane Michael Near Fayetteville GA Down To Category 1 Storm Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. The uploaded video is from a … Read more
Walmart Fayetteville GA Ready For Christmas 2018
Oakland News Now – Walmart Fayetteville GA Ready For Christmas 2018 Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. The uploaded video is from a vlogger with the … Read more
“Kanye West What You Get When Negros Don’t Read” Says Bakari Sellers On CNN
Oakland News Now – “Kanye West What You Get When Negros Don’t Read” Says Bakari Sellers On CNN Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. The uploaded … Read more
Oakland Museum Of California (OMCA) Presents “Cruisin’ The Fossil Coastline”, A New Exhibition
(Oakland, CA) – This November, the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) presents Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline, a new exhibition exploring the connections between art and science through fantastically colorful renderings by artist Ray Troll and the research of paleontologist Kirk Johnson, who is also the director of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Together, … Read more
Middleton, Rodriguez And Whitaker Endorse Each Other For Oakland City Council, District 6
OAKLAND – Natasha Middleton, Marlo Rodriguez and Mya Whitaker issued the following joint statement regarding their endorsements for District 6 Councilmember: We are united in our commitment to fundamental change in Oakland on critical issues from housing and homelessness, to jobs and economic development, to neighborhood safety, and more. We are united in our belief … Read more
Drew Brees NFL’s All Time Leader In Passing Yardage With 62-Yard TD Pass To Tre’Quan Smith
Oakland News Now – Drew Brees NFL’s All Time Leader In Passing Yardage With 62-Yard TD Pass To Tre’Quan Smith Oakland News Now Note: this post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest version of an experimental mobile media video-blogging system network that’s part of a new approach to the production of media. … Read more
Visit To Five Guys Burgers Peachtree City GA (Georgia)
Oakland News Now – Visit To Five Guys Burgers Peachtree City Georgia Five Guys Burgers was made famous by President Barack Obama’s visit to a franchise in Washington, D.C., May 29th 2009. The food ingredients are said to be fresh, and so I gave them the “Mom” test, as my Mom stopped in with me, … Read more
The San Francisco Chronicle Endorses Buffy Wicks
Berkeley, CA. — Today The San Francisco Chronicle announced their endorsement of Buffy Wicks for the next Assemblymember in District 15. The Chronicle cited Buffy’s housing policies and ability to get things done as key reasons for their support. “The depth of her knowledge and savvy in blending progressive goals with pragmatic solutions are the … Read more
2018 Oakland Mayoral And Oakland City Council Candidate Questionnaire Live Review
Oakland News Now – The 2018 Oakland Mayoral And Oakland City Council Candidate Questionnaire was sent out to each person two days ago, and again on today, Sunday, October 7th. The new deadline to turn in answers in October 14th. I’m also happy to announce that The Oakland Post has joined in as a distribution … Read more
Oakland Raiders Lost To LA Chargers 26 To 10, Go 1-4 – Postgame Reaction Livestream
Oakland News Now – Oakland Raiders Lost To LA Chargers 26 To 10, Go 1-4 – Postgame Reaction Livestream The Oakland Raiders visited the Los Angeles Chargers, and came away not just with a loss, but with even more questions around what kinds of decisions are causing the Silver and Black’s 1 and 4 record. … Read more
Susan Collins Said Brett Kavanaugh Didn’t Sexually Assault Christine Blasey Ford
Oakland News Now – Susan Collins Said Brett Kavanaugh Didn’t Sexually Assault Christine Blasey Ford Now that Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed as Supreme Court Justice, Susan Collins felt it was OK to come on TV on CNN and say he wasn’t responsible for Christine Blasey Ford’s pain. In an unfortunate interview, Collins said that Dr. … Read more
Buffy Wicks Gets Contra Costa Building And Construction Trades Council Endorsement For CA AD 15
Berkeley, CA. – Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council has announced their support of Buffy Wicks as the best candidate to serve as California’s Assemblymember for AD 15. The Council had originally gone neutral in the AD 15 race but issued this endorsement after hearing public comments by both candidates in a debate held … Read more
Buffy Wicks AD15 Candidate Holding AD 15 Canvass Barnstorm October 5 – 8
Berkeley, CA. – California Assembly candidate Buffy Wicks is holding a canvass barnstorm October 6 – 8. Buffy is talking to voters in every corner of AD 15 over the course of the weekend. A list of all the activities is below. A noted community organizer, Buffy has made grassroots organizing a centerpiece of her … Read more
Oakland Raiders At Los Angeles Chargers NFL Injury Report As Of Friday, October 5
This is the NFL Injury Report As Of Friday, October 5th for the Oakland Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers game at Stub Hub Center in Carson, California Oakland Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers OAKLAND RAIDERS Status Report OUT S Karl Joseph (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE G Kelechi Osemele (knee) Practice Report DID … Read more
Maria Ayerdi Kaplan, Salesforce Transit Center History: Phase 2 Priority Designation By MTC – ABAG
Maria Ayerdi-Kaplan, Salesforce Transit Center Developer and (now former) Executive Director of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, applauded the designation of Phase 2 of the Transit Center Project as a priority by two key government associations in 2012. This retrospective is part of the Oakland News Now series on Maria Ayerdi-Kaplan’s work to build what … Read more
“Rent Is Too Damn High!” Bus Tour Energizes California To Vote “Yes on 10”
Prop 10, The California Affordable Housing Act, is key to solving the California housing affordability crisis. The “Rent Is Too Damn High!” Bus Tour launched in Los Angeles two weeks ago as a statewide grassroots effort to further develop organic person-to-person relationships in communities across the state, hear community housing concerns and raise awareness for … Read more
Are YouTube Trending Videos Pages Gamed By The Oakland Raiders In Las Vegas?
Oakland News Now – Are YouTube Trending Videos Pages Gamed By The Oakland Raiders In Las Vegas? Are YouTube Trending Videos Pages Gamed By The Oakland Raiders In Las Vegas? The YouTube Algorithm is, at present, set such that a vlogger like myself is literally stuck in a particular keyword combination. So, I wanted to … Read more