Within Days of Announcing $12.5 Million Campaign to Close the Digital Divide, OUSD and City of Oakland Meet the Goal with Final $700,000 Donation from Zynga Founder, Mark Pincus, as Next Fundraising Phase Ramps Up Oakland, CA – On Wednesday, May 20, OUSD and the City of Oakland are announcing that their six-day old goal … 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
Jeff Miller was named “NFL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND POLICY” and turns yet another page on a kind of revolving door of National Football League communications leaders starting with the hiring of former Clinton Press Secretary Joe Lockhart to replace the outgoing-after-39-years legend that was Greg Aiello. But the NFL National … Read more
Oakland – It’s time to address the financial impact of coronavirus, Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan said today. In a widely distributed video, the Port executive said his organization is readying countermeasures to offset crippling revenue declines. His stated aim: keep the Port and its Oakland International Airport operational. “We’ve taken a three-phase … Read more
Dear Las Vegas: As You Reopen For Pandemic 2020 Please Lower Your Outrageous Hotel Resort Fees ONN – Dear Las Vegas: As You Reopen For Pandemic 2020 Please Lower Your Outrageous Hotel Resort Fees It’s one week until Las Vegas, or parts of it, reopen for business. But rather than learn the bad business lessons … 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
NFL PR Debunks “NFL Interested In Raiders Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium For Other Teams” News ONN – NFL PR Debunks “NFL Interested In Raiders Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium For Other Teams” News. Vincent Bonsignore put out and Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk repeated his post that read “Could Las Vegas host both L.A. teams?”. … 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
Mayor Of Oakland Economic Recovery Council Shows She Doesn’t Get The Immediacy Of Our Problem ONN – Mayor Of Oakland Economic Recovery Council Shows She Doesn’t Get The Immediacy Of Our Problem The Mayor of Oakland sent a press release via her assistantpress release via her assistant that I still can’t get over. It … Read more
Mayor Schaaf, Vice Mayor Reid Announce Oakland Economic Recovery Advisory Council In my humble opinion, forming a “Economic Recovery Advisory Council” at this stage is late. By now, we know enough for the City of Oakland to write a plan in one day, and then launch the plan the next day. Advisory Council will identify … Read more
Oakland – Today the Oakland City Council voted unanimously to pass the Emergency Paid Sick Leave For Oakland Employees measure introduced by Councilmember Sheng Thao and her colleagues Councilmembers Fortunato Bas, Kalb, and Taylor. This ordinance was written in partnership with East Bay for A Sustainable Economy and other key stakeholders. “The COVID-19 crisis has … Read more
Oakland, Calif. – May 12, 2020: Port of Oakland loaded container volume edged up last month but a likely downturn is ahead. That was the message Port officials delivered today as the coronavirus pandemic pressured global trade. The Port reported that April loaded container volume increased 1.4 percent compared to the same month last year. … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line Passenger Ships At Port Of Oakland Until Economy Recovers ONN – Norwegian Cruise Line Passenger Ships At Port Of Oakland Until Economy Recovers The Port of Oakland Press Release tells you that Norwegian Cruise Line Passenger Ships are coming to Oakland. It reads… Three passenger vessels will idle here with only crew … Read more
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis got his stadium (Allegiant Stadium) revenge against L.A. Rams Owner Stan Kronke and L.A. Chargers Owner Dean Spanos with the initial ticket sales data released this week and after the announcement of the 2020 NFL Schedule, and fans were able to snatch up the chance to go to pro … Read more
Tennessee Titans CEO Steve Underwood At 2019 NFL Draft Red Carpet Nashville ONN – Tennessee Titans CEO Steve Underwood At 2019 NFL Draft Red Carpet Nashville I had the pleasure of interviewing Tennessee Titans CEO Steve Underwood (who’s now announced his retirement from the NFL organization) at the 2019 NFL Draft Red Carpet in Nashville. … Read more
Oakland Uses Lake Merritt For Socializing, Rendering Social Distancing Policy Useless ONN – Oakland Uses Lake Merritt For Socializing, Rendering Social Distancing Policy Useless We have a problem in Oakland. For years and decades Oaklanders have used Lake Merritt to socialize. Today, in this Shelter-In-Place impacted society, there are those who want to get out … Read more
Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints Allegiant Stadium Tickets From $900 – $13K On Ticketmaster ONN – Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints Allegiant Stadium Tickets From $900 – $13K On Ticketmaster It’s the Pandemic. The unemployment rate is at 15 percent, with forecasts as high as 20 percent for this month. Businesses … Read more
Ravens Earl Thomas Says Wife Nina Pulling Gun On Him Not Anyone’s Business Or Worth TMZ Sports News ONN – Ravens Earl Thomas Says Wife Nina Pulling Gun On Him Not Anyone’s Business Or Worth TMZ Sports News Earl Thomas, the NFL-Hall-Of-Fame-bound Baltimore Ravens Safety, is obviously super and smart on the football field, but … Read more
Interview With Phil Tagami On Oakland’s Economy, Government, During The Pandemic ONN – Live Interview With Phil Tagami On Oakland’s Economy, Government, During The Pandemic An extensive talk with Phil Tagami, one of Oakland’s home-grown business leaders, and a long-time personal friend, about our City and business and government, and how all are fairing during … Read more
NFL Schedule Release 2020 Should Be Done With President And Governors Alongside Commissioner ONN – NFL Schedule Release 2020 Should Be Done With President And Governors Alongside Commissioner The National Football League is going with the business-as-usual approach and announcing the schedule for the 2020 National Football League season. We’re in the middle of a … Read more
Walden Pond Books, Gaylord’s Ice Creamery, and more well-known small businesses are suffering and closing due to the necessary shelter-in-place policies installed to combat the Global Pandemic. There are scores of GoFundMe campaigns to help these institutions survive, but not a peep from the Oakland Office of Economic Development, save for a pop-gun program of … Read more
Magnolia Oakland ONN – Katie Rabinowitz Of Magnolia Oakland Talks Cannabis Trade In West Oakland This is another great Oakland-focused YouTube video by Shani Shay. Ms. Shay writes: Katie Rabinowitz, general manager at Magnolia Oakland talks in and outs of the cannabis trade in west Oakland. And in this excerpt, Ms. Rabinowitz talks about the … Read more
68th Avenue & MacArthur Boulevard Shooting in Oakland ONN – 68th Avenue And MacArthur Boulevard Gun Shooting Scares Home Dweller in Oakland The video, posted by Town Business – Crime In Oakland on YouTube, is short, and shows a home dweller’s reaction to hearing gun shots as they move toward the front gate. Here’s what … 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
Dealing Cannabis in Oakland, CA ONN – Dealing Cannabis In Oakland, CA Focus Of Video Interview By Shani Shay Another Oakland YouTube gem by Shani Shay. This one, Shani Shay calls: “An Oakland dealer speaks after over 30 years of doing business in Oakland, Ca.” Here’s an excerpt from the raw YouTube transcript: Shani asks … Read more
Ok, you’re here because of the title, so buckle up. You’ve read about this problem of racism in tech companies. Firm’s with established names like Facebook, Google, and Twitter. They all say they want a more diverse work force, right. So, then we read about account after account of blacks who are working in tech … Read more
Some Oakland Landords Violating Eviction Moratorium, City Can Take Action Against Lawbreakers ONN – Some Oakland Landords Violating Eviction Moratorium, City Can Take Action Against Lawbreakers A number of viewers have reported to me, unfortunately, that they are being harassed by either their landlord, or lawyers representing the landlords, and basically being told to get … Read more
Oakland, Ca – Fewer container ships would likely mean less cargo at the Port of Oakland this spring. That was the message Oakland Maritime officials delivered to the Harbor Trucking Association last week. The Port of Oakland told freight haulers via video conference that 20 May and June voyages to Oakland have been scrubbed. The … Read more
2006 NFL Draft Analysis: New York City, Radio City Music Hall ONN – 2006 NFL Draft Analysis: New York City, Radio City Music Hall NFL Draft Media Veterans Bill Chachkes, Eric Strauss, and Matt Shapiro talk about the 2006 NFL Draft with Sports Business Simulations (SBS, now Zennie62Media) CEO Zennie Abraham. This was the NFL … Read more
First Day Of Georgia Gov Kemp Opening Businesses Where Social Distancing Is Impossible – Fayette Co ONN – First Day Of Georgia Gov Kemp Opening Businesses Where Social Distancing Is Impossible – Fayette County and Fayetteville, GA. Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the … Read more
Journalism Industry Needs Coronavirus Relief Funding; Antitrust Settlements with Google and Facebook Could Recover Journalism Rescue Funds Washington, D.C. – In a small win for the journalism industry, the Seattle Times and Tampa Bay Times were each granted a loan that would ensure the publications could avoid layoffs and pay cuts for its staff. The … Read more
Oakland International Responds to New Face Covering Requirement for Public Spaces Port employs enhanced health and safety measures to protect workers and travelers Oakland – The Alameda County Health Officer has issued Public Health Emergency Order No. 20-08, generally requiring the use of face coverings when engaged in essential business and services in public settings. … Read more
Oakland Schools News: OUSD Board of Education Makes Two Major Moves, Signing Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell to New Contract and Officially Hiring District’s New Chief Business Officer Oakland, CA – On Wednesday evening, April 22, the OUSD Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting in which the Directors made two significant decisions involving the leadership … Read more
Small Business, Marketing, Payment Protection Program – With Beth Schnitzer Of Spritz Marketing SF ONN – Small Business, Marketing, And Payment Protection Program – With Beth Schnitzer Of Spritz Marketing in San Francisco On Facebook, Beth captured what we’re all feeling about and experiencing with the Payroll Protection Plan Bailout Program when she wrote this: … Read more
City of Oakland, Working Solutions Announce Disbursement of $500,000 in Emergency Grants to Small Businesses Additional Contributions Needed To Meet Demand Oakland, CA – Today, the City of Oakland and Working Solutions, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), announced the disbursement of emergency grants to 90 extremely low-income small businesses in Oakland to help … Read more
Apparently ZOOM reads Zennie62Media’s Oakland News Now, because its PR department just sent a press release with that title “Zoom Hits Milestone on 90-day Security Plan, Releases Zoom 5.0”, about 8 minutes ago. Blogging rules! Zoom Hits Milestone on 90-day Security Plan, Releases Zoom 5.0 Robust Security Enhancements Include Support for AES 256-Bit GCM Encryption … Read more
Georgia Gov Kemp Opening Businesses Where Social Distancing Is Impossible ONN – Georgia Gov Kemp Opening Businesses Where Social Distancing Is Impossible The Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issues an order to allow certain businesses to reopen, saying “Due to favorable data & more testing, gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, cosmetologists, hair … Read more
On CNN Atlanta Mayor Lance Bottoms Rips Georgia Gov Kemp’s Decision To Open Some Businesses Friday ONN – On CNN Atlanta Mayor Lance Bottoms Rips Georgia Gov Kemp’s Decision To Open Some Businesses Friday Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version … Read more
New York – In what is easily the most ironic press event of the worldwide coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, disgraced Chevron Ecuador attorney Steven Donziger appealed to be released from house arrest during New York City’s “Shelter in Place” regulations. Who demands to go outside when there is a shelter in place for everyone’s protection from … Read more