Gale Steele, Fmr Alameda County Supervisor Who Helped Oakland’s 2005 Super Bowl Bid, Passes ONN – Gale Steele, Fmr Hayward City Councilmember and Alameda County Supervisor Who Helped Oakland’s 2005 Super Bowl Bid, Passes Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version … Read more
Deep East Oakland Matters ONN – Check Out The “Deep East Oakland Matters” T-Shirt For “Deep East Oakland Rising” @brandmarinade reports: “Deep East Oakland Matters” for the @eastoaklandcollective printed up today at @brandmarinade. I am very proud to design, print, and donate 500 of these to help unify their message and cause this weekend for … Read more
City of Oakland Encourages Businesses to Temporarily Convert Parking Lots & Other Private Spaces for Dining & Retail Oakland –– As part of the City of Oakland’s Flex Streets Imitative the Planning & Building Department has waived fees and streamlined the permit process, making it easier for restaurants and retail spaces to operate on privately … Read more
Proposing Budget Funding To Provide Fire Works Response, Fire Safety, Education, Drive-In Theater and More Oakland, CA – In recent weeks, there has been an increase of people setting off fireworks throughout our community, often late at night, and extensively. Fireworks are not permitted, they are disrupting our community, and also create a growing risk … Read more
“The Oakland Song” At The Alley Cat Bar Oakland 3325 Grand Avenue ONN – The Alley Cat Bar In Oakland At 3325 Grand Avenue Has “The Oakland Song” The Alley is the place where the late Rod Dibble taught me and a generation of patrons (The Alley Cat Bar and Restaurant at 3325 Grand Avenue … Read more
Hayward, CA – More than 50 nurses, healthcare workers and medical staff demonstrated in front of St. Rose Hospital to let the public know that St. Rose is safe, protects patients and staff from COVID-19, and is a safe and secure facility. The nurses and healthcare workers criticized statements from the California Nurses Association (CNA) … Read more
Oakland – The Oakland City Council has some tough budget decisions to make in the next few weeks …a lot of attention has been focused on $120 million budget deficit (and growing) and the fact that the Oakland Police Department currently utilize in excess of 44% of the General Purpose Revenue. With this as a … Read more
Oakland’s Charles Marshall Gets Racist Verbal Attack From Alameda White Woman, Gives Epic Rant ONN – Oakland’s Charles Marshall Gets Racist Verbal Attack From Alameda White Woman, Gives Epic Rant When a friend of mine said there was vitriol out there, in Oakland and the SF Bay Area, this is what he was talking about. … Read more
Alameda Mayor’s Town Hall part 2 of 3 ONN – Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft’s Town Hall June 15, 2020, Part 2 Of 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 video-blogging system … Read more
Alameda Mayor’s Town Hall part 3 of 3 ONN – Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft’s Town Hall June 15, 2020, Part 3 Of 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 video-blogging system … Read more
Alameda Mayor’s Town Hall part 1 of 3 ONN – Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft’s Town Hall June 15, 2020, Part 1 Of 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 video-blogging system … Read more
01 Intro Speeches – Dance In The Streets For Revolution – Mali Watkins – Alameda, CA – 6-12-2020 ONN – Dance In The Streets For Revolution For Mali Watkins In Alameda, CA: Kenny Hoff Vlog Note: The maker of the vlog “Dance In The Streets For Revolution For Mali Watkins In Alameda, CA: Kenny Hoff … Read more
02 The March – Dance In The Streets For Revolution – Mali Watkins – Alameda, CA – 6-12-2020 ONN – March: Dance In The Streets For Revolution For Mali Watkins In Alameda, CA: Kenny Hoff Vlog Dance In The Streets For Revolution For Mali Watkins In Alameda, CA: Kenny Hoff Vlog Note: The maker of … Read more
This Friday In Alameda: Dance In The Streets For Revolution To Celebrate Mali Watkins ONN – This Friday In Alameda: Dance In The Streets For Revolution To Celebrate Mali Watkins A press release sent to Zennie62Media, which reads: WHAT: Dance your heart out and raise your voices in joyful protest. Bring your signs. Bring water. … Read more
California cops arrest black man who was seen ‘dancing in the street’ | New York Post ONN – Alameda Ca. Cops Arrest Black Man Who Was Seen ‘Dancing In The Street’ | New York Post For some reason New York Post editors left out the name of the place where the violation of First Amendment … Read more
Cities of Emeryville and Oakland Announce Opening of Family Matters Emergency Shelter for Families Families offered shelter, services, support, and meals Oakland and Emeryville announce opening of new emergency shelter for unhoused families https://t.co/40vbC41A9m — Libby Schaaf (@LibbySchaaf) June 9, 2020 Oakland, CA – Today Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Emeryville Mayor Christian Patz were … Read more
Oakland – At a rally Sunday afternoon Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council announced their support for defunding the Minneapolis Police Department and replacing it with a community-based public safety model. The councilmembers and some community activists committed to ending the Minneapolis Police Department through the budget process. The group also announced its intention … Read more
CHP Cops Shoot Unarmed Black Man 40 Times, Pregnant Girlfriend Wounded, For Car Theft During Looting ONN – CHP (California Highway Patrol) Cops Shoot Unarmed Black Man 40 Times, Pregnant Girlfriend Wounded, For Car Theft During Looting Received a call from a friend reporting this news and then received an email from the City of … Read more
Alameda Police Arrest Mali Watkins, Black Man, For Dancing In The Street Violating First Amendment ONN – Alameda Police Arrest Mali Watkins, Black Man, For Dancing In The Street Violating First Amendment The Alameda Police Department Officers should be fired immediately, for trying to arrest 44-year-old Mali Watkins for, excuse me, dancing in the street. … Read more
COVID-19: Masks vs Face Coverings ONN – Alameda County Health Care Services On COVID-19: Masks vs Face Coverings Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Public Service Announcement on COVID-19 and using Masks vs Face Coverings. Presented by Dr. Kathleen Clanon, Medical Director for Alameda County Health Care Services Agency. For more info: https://ift.tt/2wYeZom Stay tuned. … Read more
America’s “Injustice” System. Vlog by Derrick Soo ONN – One year ago, I was wrongly arrested while PROTECTING my Unhoused Community from a 6- Member Gang using a VICIOUS Dog to attack my residents. I experience our Justice System up close and personal. I see how our Court and Legal processes actually work, and INSTITUTIONALLY … Read more
Oakland News: City Of Oakland Alameda County Lifts Curfew Effective Immediately ONN – Oakland News: City Of Oakland Alameda County Lifts Curfew Effective Immediately 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 … Read more
Oakland, CA: (June 3 , 2020) – Today, Oakland Council Members Nikki Bas, Rebecca Kaplan and Sheng Thao sent a joint letter to Mayor Schaaf, City Administrator Reiskin and Interim Police Chief Manheimer to urge the immediate halt of the use of tear gas for crowd control during the COVID-19 pandemic “ Dear Mayor Schaaf, … Read more
Thousands of Oakland Youth and Activists Lead March in Solidarity with George Floyd as Alameda county announces curfews Oakland, CA – Yesterday, young people from across the East Bay led a peaceful march to show solidarity with George Floyd’s family and the Black community at large, which falls victim to the systemic racism and barbarity … Read more
City of Oakland Declares Local Emergency, Issues Curfew Following Eruption of Nighttime Violence Curfew in effect from 8 pm to 5 am starting tonight Oakland, CA – For the safety and well-being of all our residents, this afternoon the City of Oakland declared a local emergency and issued a curfew order effective tonight from 8 … Read more
Alameda County Alert Advisory Asks Oakland And East Bay Residents To Stay At Home During Protest ONN – Alameda County Alert Advisory Asks Oakland And East Bay Residents To Stay At Home During Protest. Alameda County issued this message email 9 minutes ago: All Alameda County residents are advised to stay home due to the … Read more
Blue Shield of California Provides Additional $300,000 in Grants to Community Groups Supporting Youth Mental Health Nonprofit health plan supports community safety net for young Californians OAKLAND, Ca – Blue Shield of California continues to show its commitment to youth resilience programs in California, announcing another $300,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations addressing mental health … Read more
Oakland, CA – Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan, who serves as Oakland’s Council Member At-Large, calls for publicly accessible WiFi for Oakland’s communities. Kaplan has been working to expand access to internet and related technologies, especially for Oakland’s under-served communities. The COVID-19 emergency has pushed many more to rely on the internet for work, … Read more
Bike Oakland & Piedmont & Alameda: Wisconsin & Water ONN – SF Bay Area Bicycle Is Back With “Bike Oakland & Piedmont & Alameda: Wisconsin & Water” Where SF Bay Area Bicycle reports: 2020-05-10: 17 mile, 720 ft elevation gain, ride up 55th Ave up to MacArthur Blvd, Buell St and I accidentally discover a … Read more
Dear Oaklander, Heading into our 11th week sheltering in place, I’m inspired by recent wins for our community, such as the extension of my emergency eviction moratorium and a fall ballot initiative to provide Oakland youth with more political power! In this newsletter you’ll find: Updates on Oakland’s eviction moratorium extension Efforts to grant youth … Read more
IT PASSED! Oakland President Rebecca Kaplan Proposed Ballot Measure to Allow 16 and 17 Year-Olds To Vote in School Board Elections Passes Unanimously. Oakland, Ca – Oakland City Council President, Rebecca Kaplan and the Oakland City Council unanimously passed a resolution to place the proposed ballot measure to allow 16 and 17 year-olds to vote … Read more
Oakland A’s Rent: They Don’t Owe Rent At Oakland Coliseum, Here’s Why With A’s Statement, JPA Words ONN – Oakland A’s Rent: They Don’t Owe Rent At Oakland Coliseum, Here’s Why With A’s Statement, Coliseum JPA Words The Oakland A’s don’t owe rent at the Oakland Coliseum, and for a set of reasons that match … Read more
Oakland, CA: (May 18, 2020) – Today, Oakland Council President Rebecca Kaplan, who serves as Oakland’s Council Member At-Large, announced a bold “Agenda for Healthy Transition and a Just Recovery Plan.” The City of Oakland remains in the local State of Emergency that the City Administrator declared on March 9, 2020 due to the COVID-19 … Read more
This starts as a letter from Oakland Unified School District’s Chief Systems and Services Officer, Preston Thomas. Hello Oakland Unified Community, Feed as many hungry students as possible. That is the mission that drives an incredible team of OUSD staff and community partners who serve Oakland families at 12 food distribution sites twice a week. … Read more
Oakland, CA – City of Oakland news. To encourage physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic and in alignment with the Alameda County Public Health Order in effect through the end of May, the City of Oakland is implementing the following measures at City parks, starting on Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 31: · To … Read more
Oakland – As the air travel industry adjusts to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oakland International Airport (OAK) is taking steps to protect travelers and workers– both now and in the future. OAK has instituted a Resiliency Task Force to examine all aspects of the Airport’s management and operations, both for short- and long-term sustainability. Oakland International … Read more
Oakland, CA – Mayor Libby Schaaf, Vice Mayor Larry Reid, and City Councilmember Loren Taylor joined with community and philanthropic leaders today to announce the opening of Operation HomeBase, a new COVID-19 isolation trailer program located on Hegenberger Road in East Oakland. The new trailers were donated by the State of California to the City … Read more
Oakland, CA – Oakland schools news. The 2019-20 school year is anything but normal, with schools still shut down more than seven weeks into the coronavirus closure. But what is normal is that Oakland Unified School District OUSD continues to celebrate the outstanding work of our staff. Through all the uncertainty, teachers have continued to … Read more
City of Oakland Complies with New Public Health Order from Alameda County: Order includes limited easing of specific restrictions for a small number of lower-risk activities Oakland, CA – The Alameda County Health Office today joined with six Bay Area health jurisdictions to revise and extend the Shelter in Place order through May 31, 2020, … Read more
COUNCILMEMBER SHENG THAO ALONG WITH AAPI WOMEN LEAD AND COMMUNITY LEADERS ANNOUCE LAUNCH OF “PROJECT MASC FOR OAKLAND” TO FUNDRAISE AND DISTRIBUTE MASKS & OTHER RESOURCES TO OAKLAND COMMUNITIES Oakland – In partnership with AAPI Women Lead, theUCSF Center for Child and Community Health, UCSF Black Women’s Health & Livelihood Initiative, UCSF National Center of … Read more