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City Of Oakland Gets $37M In CARES Act Funding With $5M For Renters, Homeowners

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City of Oakland Receives Nearly $37M in CARES Act Funding – $5M for Renters & Homeowners

Oakland – The City of Oakland received $36.9 million in State of California CARES Act funding. Five million dollars of those funds were allocated for renter and homeowner relief through the Keep Oakland Housed (KOH) partnership of KOH nonprofit partners and other nonprofit organizations. This funding will provide one-time financial assistance to low-income renters and homeowners impacted by COVID-19. The application period opens today, September 1, 2020.

The City’s Housing & Community Development (HCD) Department is the lead manager of the program. The KOH partnership will disperse funds to eligible applicants, with each nonprofit leading the application process for their organization.

Renter applicants may contact:

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) | www.bayareacs.org

(510) 899-9289 (call) | (510) 759-4877 (text)

Catholic Charities East Bay | www.cceb.org | (510) 768-3100
Centro Legal de la Raza | www.centrolegal.org | (510) 422-5669

Homeowner applicants may contact:

Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA) | www.heraca.org | (510) 271-8443 x300

Applicants must be current Oakland residents, a low-income individual or household, and at risk of losing their home.

Funding is extremely limited, and applications will be prioritized based on need, severity of COVID-19 impact, and funding availability.

The City of Oakland’s Moratorium on Evictions remains in place until the lifting of the local emergency order by the City Council. For more information visit the City’s website at:

https://www.oaklandca.gov/documents/emergency-moratorium-on-rent-increases-and-evictions-faq

For more information on the Keep Oakland Housed COVID-19 Relief Financial Assistance program contact: City of Oakland Housing and Community Development, Housing Resource Center at (510) 238-6182.

Oakland Police Community Message On Fake Message Protests, Related Damage And Arrests

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Oakland Protest Photos from OPD

Note 1: The Oakland Police Department Officer Johnna Watson sent this Community Message on Fake Message Protest related property damage and arrests via email and with photos to Zennie62Media 58 minutes ago from this time.

Note 2: I call this a Fake Message Protest because, once again, the messages had nothing to do with Jacob Blake and expressed no sympathy for him or solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement (see my post on that problem here). The messages, directed against the Oakland Police and “rich people in the hills” look like they were written by a Trump For President 2020 operative, trying to sway votes in Oakland and the SF Bay Area.

Here’s Officer Watson:

Dear Oakland Community,

Oakland Protest Photos from OPD
Oakland Protest Photos from OPD

The City of Oakland experienced large crowds during a three-day period, August 26, 28, and 29. The crowds were violent, destructive and displayed hostility towards our community members and police officers. Several of our vulnerable businesses and civic facilities were targeted and damaged.

Over the three-day period, 24 people were arrested, most are non-Oakland residents.

On Wednesday, August 26, at 8:00 PM, a crowd gathered in the 1400 block of Broadway for an event that was promoted by #Yayarearevolution. Within the hour the crowd size grew to an estimated 600 people. The speakers could be heard inciting the crowd with chants of “Kill the Cops” and “Burn the City down.” The crowd later marched throughout

Oakland Police Community Message On Fake Message Protests, Related Damage And Arrests
Oakland Police Community Message On Fake Message Protests, Related Damage And Arrests
Oakland Protest Photos from OPD
Oakland Protest Photos from OPD

Oakland’s downtown and residential areas. The intentions of the crowd were not peaceful but deliberate; through their words and actions, they demonstrated their focused and targeted intentions to destroy and damage our already vulnerable business community.

 

Many in the crowd threatened open businesses as they marched, saying if they did not immediately close, they would be “Burned to the ground.” For about four hours the crowd moved from downtown along Grand Avenue to the Grand Lake neighborhood. The crowd set fire to the Alameda County Superior Courthouse, structures, vehicles, and trash cans. The crowd also vandalized businesses and caused more than $100,000 in damages to the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. The actions of the crowd continued to traumatize our community; many residents attempted to deter the crowd in their neighborhoods but were met with threats of violence and destruction. Officers in the area encouraged our community members to shelter in place while attempting to curb the violence and protect the safety of our community as well as our officers.

Oakland Protest Photos from OPD
Oakland Protest Photos from OPDctions of the crowd continued to traumatize our community; many residents attempted to deter the crowd in their neighborhoods but were met with threats of violence and destruction. Officers in the area encouraged our community members to shelter in place while attempting to curb the violence and protect the safety of our community as well as our officers.

Windows were broken at 21 businesses, many of which have been damaged before and a 100% affordable residential housing complex on Grand Avenue had damage. The Oakland Fire Department reported 25-30 fires including 2 vehicles totaled by fire, several structures, numerous trash cans and debris.

 

Oakland Protest Photos from OPD
Oakland Protest Photos from OPDamage. The Oakland Fire Department reported 25-30 fires including 2 vehicles totaled by fire, several structures, numerous trash cans and debris.

The Oakland Police Department made 2 arrests and one vehicle was towed.

1 San Francisco resident 1 Unknown residency 1 Towed Vehicle

On Friday, August 28, at 7:00 PM, a crowd gathered in the 1400 block of Broadway for an event that was promoted by #Yayarearevolution. (Zennie62Media note: an extensive online search revealed no website or social media home with the name #Yayarearevolution.  The people behind this are only spray-painting the name – along with words targeted at would-be Trump voters.  So, the OPD and media see it, and then promote the group for them.  Since the media  and OPD doesn’t investigate the group, the trick works. Thus, this blogger holds the protestors are working for Trump For President 2020, and working to create the idea that the nation is lawless, and thus must re-elect Donald Trump.) Within the hour the crowd size grew to an estimated 250 people who marched throughout Oakland’s downtown and residential areas. The intentions of the crowd were not peaceful but deliberate; through their words and actions they demonstrated their focused and targeted intentions included assaulting officers with rocks and bottles, pointing lasers at officers and a news crew. OPD deployed minimal gas and smoke. No reports of any damage.

The Oakland Police Department made 16 arrests.

Oakland Protest Photos from OPD
Oakland Protest Photos from OPD

9 Oakland residents  3 Berkeley residents  2 San Francisco residents  1 Clovis resident  1 Unknown residency

On Saturday, August 29, at 8:30 PM, a crowd gathered in the 550 El Embarcadero for an event that was promoted by #Yayarearevolution. The crowd size grew to an estimated 150 people who marched in the Grand Lake commercial and Mandana neighborhoods. The intentions of the crowd were not peaceful but deliberate; through their words and actions they demonstrated their focused and targeted intentions included repeatedly assaulting officers with rocks, bottles, wood shields and pointing lasers at officers. OPD deployed minimal gas and smoke. The only report of damage was graffiti on a commercial building.

The Oakland Police Department made 6 arrests and confiscated multiple wooden shields.

Oakland Protest Photos from OPD
Oakland Protest Photos from OPD

2 Oakland residents 2 Berkeley residents 1 San Francisco resident 1 Los Angeles resident

The City of Oakland and the Oakland Police Department stand with our community against social injustice and racial inequality. We strive for justice, equality and accountability.

Oakland Protest Photos from OPD
Oakland Protest Photos from OPD

Due to the violence and a lack of Mutual Aid based on the court injunction, OPD canceled all days off for Friday and Saturday to ensure staffing to protect our vulnerable infrastructure and community safety at a considerable expense to the city.

OPD will continue to facilitate safe spaces and places for peaceful protests, we ask those organizing gatherings in Oakland to remain peaceful.

#OPDCARES initiative is about all of us working together as a community, to help stop the tragic loss of life and reduce the level of violence in our city. Collectively, we want to ensure Oaklanders and our visitors are safe in our community.

Officer Johnna Watson

The Oakland Police must investigate the members of this so-called fake group, and find out from them who’s paying them to do the damage and civic unrest. I’ll bet those persons are connected to the Trump 2020 Campaign.

Week 0 NCAA Austin Peay State University faces Central Arkansas in a nationally-broadcast game.

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Week 0 Ncaa Austin Peay State University Faces Central Arkansas In A Nationally Broadcast Game.

Week 0 NCAA Austin Peay State University faces Central Arkansas in a nationally-broadcast game.

ONN – Week 0 NCAA Austin Peay State University faces Central Arkansas in a nationally-broadcast game.

Tonight at 8 p.m., [CDT] College Football’s Saturday kickoff takes place in the Cramton Bowl, five months after the Coronavirus pandemic shut down all sports. The game, was originally scheduled to complete a home-and-home series in Conway, Arkansas, before the pandemic led the two teams to meet just once. The teams reached 2019 FCS playoffs, Central Arkansas advanced to the 2nd round, Austin Peay reaching the quarterfinals after winning 11 games under coach Mark Hudspeth, who, citing the need to spend more time with his family, resigned in July. Marquase Lovings, defensive line and associate head coach, has replaced on an interim basis.

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City Of Oakland: Updated Alameda County Health Orders Take Effect Today August 28 2020

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City of Oakland

Updated Alameda County Health Orders Take Effect Today. Outdoor pools and lower-risk personal services, like hair and nail salons, allowed to reopen outdoors

Oakland – On Friday, August 21, the Alameda County Public Health Official issued updated Shelter-in-Place Orders to reopen outdoor swimming pools and outdoor hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, waxing services, skin care and non-medical massages. These Orders exclude services that may require a client to remove their face covering, as well as eyebrow threading and waxing and eyelash treatments. Tattoos, piercings and electrolysis are not allowed to operate indoors or outdoors in alignment with the State of California’s Health Officer Orders issued on July 13. The updated County orders took effect at 8:00 a.m. today, and will continue to be in effect until rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by the Health Officer.

Additionally, wineries in Alameda County can now offer outdoor tastings by appointment without needing to provide food. In alignment with the State’s Orders, this change does not apply to bars, breweries, pubs or brewpubs.

Guidance for operation of outdoor personal services, outdoor pools, and other industries and businesses that may reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic can be found here: https://covid-19.acgov.org/recovery.page? All businesses must complete a Site-Specific Protection Plan and protocols and procedures to protect customers and employees from COVID-19 must be in place when businesses reopen.

With respect to re-opening City-operated outdoor pools, the City of Oakland is reviewing the Health Order requirements and has begun to resume essential training and American Red Cross certification programs for staff in anticipation of re-opening Lions Pool at Dimond Park starting in mid-September. More specific guidance and plans regarding re-opening for a second City-operated pool will be forthcoming.

To assist businesses allowed to reopen with outdoor services, the City of Oakland has waived all fees and streamlined permitting for business’ use of public rights-of-way, including sidewalks, parking lanes and roadway encroachments, allowing outdoor hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, waxing services, skin care and non-medical massages, under the Flex Streets program. The goal is to spur equitable economic recovery by making it easier for allowed businesses to use portions of the sidewalk, parking lanes and streets to provide personal services, serve food and sell goods. The Department of Transportation (OakDOT) issues permits for the use of the public right-of-way, while the Planning & Building Department issues permits private outdoor areas.

Flex Streets allows businesses to expand allowed business activities outdoors in five ways:

Use the Sidewalks or Parking Lanes
Use Traffic Lanes
Use Private Parking Lots or Other Private Outdoor Areas
Vend from Food Trucks, Trailers or Pushcarts
Use City-owned Outdoor Property

See step-by-step instructions for each of these five uses at: www.oaklandca.gov/FlexStreets

Since Flex Streets launched in June:

228 businesses have applied for use of Sidewalk or Parking Lanes.
There are 15 active applications for Street Use – 6 are for Parklets, 9 for Street closures. The Chinatown Chamber launched their weekly Friday afternoon street closure on August 7.
8 applications for use of Private Parking Lots or Other Private Property have been received.
5 businesses have applied for use of City-Owned Outdoor property.

The majority of the applications to-date have been from restaurants, but City staff anticipate many personal service businesses will apply in the coming days.

The important step is to apply for the permit before you start using the outdoor space, even for privately owned or leased outdoor spaces – including parking lots. Businesses are reminded to review the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for the Flex Streets Program for important details on sidewalk clearances and accessible table requirements.

Businesses seeking guidance on Alameda County guidelines for re-opening should email [email protected]. Businesses and activities authorized under previous orders may continue to operate.

Oakland’s Parks, Recreation & Youth Development also announced the launch of its Fall 2020 Town Enrichment Program, providing social opportunities, sports and fitness, arts and crafts, STEAM, and other fun for children ages 5 to 12 in a safe place. All programs follow current Alameda County Health Orders and CDC guidelines. Registration opens Monday, August 31. Scholarships available.

The Alameda County Health Officer continuously monitors the COVID-19 indicators to determine when it’s safe to lift more restrictions.

Other Re-opening Resources

Visit the City’s Planning Resources for Business Re-Opening website for the latest information on resources to support re-opening, including:

Alameda County Public Health Department’s Guidance on Not Requiring Negative COVID-19 Test Results for Return to Work
County screening guidance for employers in multiple languages
Self-assessment guidance for workers in multiple languages
Information on cleaning/disinfecting businesses
Workplace Safety
A printable face covering sign for businesses in eight languages
ReOpening Guide signs by the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Oaklandish and the Economic Recovery Advisory Council, in four languages.

Business Re-opening & Recovery Survey

To help gauge COVID-19 impacts to Oakland business and what resources would help business owners as they plan for re-opening and recovery, the City has launched a brief Business Re-opening and Recovery Survey. The survey launched in English and additional languages will be added by Wednesday.

The 2020 March on Washington – 8/28 (FULL LIVE STREAM)

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The 2020 March On Washington – 8/28 (full Live Stream)

The 2020 March on Washington – 8/28 (FULL LIVE STREAM)
From YouTube Channel: August 28, 2020 at 04:25PM
ONN – A civil rights rally timed to the 57th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s seminal “I Have a Dream” speech is expected to bring thousands to the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28. Speakers include:

Rev. Al Sharpton
Martin Luther King III
Family members of several men and women who were killed by police

The Post’s Libby Casey will anchor full, uninterrupted coverage and be joined by reporters Rhonda Colvin, Nicole Ellis, Joyce Koh and Vanessa Williams.

Dubbed the “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” March on Washington, organizers initially thought at least 100,000 people would gather. They now estimate about 50,000 people will attend given the constraints of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more: https://wapo.st/3lwHdeO. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK

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NFL 2020 Season Preview By David Squires For Zennie62Media

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NFL fans are still hoping that the 2020 season will go ahead in some way shape or form. It has already been confirmed that some college football conferences have cancelled their upcoming seasons. What we do know is that if games are to be played capacities will be, at the very best, significantly reduced.

As it stands, nineteen teams have indicated that they will open their stadium to a reduced capacity. Six teams have stated that they will have somewhere in between a limited attendance or no fans at all. And three teams, the Giants, Jets and Raiders have said that they will not open their stadiums to fans, for the 2020 season while four teams have yet to decide or announce their intention as of this writing.

* The Miami Dolphins have announced that they will have a maximum attendance of 13,000, which is 20% of its capacity.

Of course, all of this and the season itself will be subject to change on a, week to week basis. The NFL can take heart from the fact that the English Premier league season was completed behind closed doors without incident. However, some parts of the States still have large numbers of ‘Covid‘ cases. Since teams will be playing in front of, at the very best drastically reduced capacity, could those teams in high-risk areas not play in a different city or even state?

Arsenal win the F.A cup at an empty Wembley Stadium.The league offered the players the chance to ‘opt out’ of the season and earn a reduced salary. $350,000 for a player who is deemed to be ‘high risk’ due to the pandemic and $150,000 for a player not immediately at risk. Sixty-six players opted out, just under 4% based on the fifty-three-man roster sizes for all thirty-two teams. One change for the 2020 season to assist with this situation is an increase to the size of the practice squads. These have now been increased from ten to sixteen, with four of those players being protected (unable to be signed by another team) on a weekly basis.

Could the NFL take a leaf out of the NBA’s book by playing all the games in one venue? The problem here is that the roster size of an NBA team is fifteen, whilst the NFL is fifty-three ,significantly higher. Baseball have made some adjustments too. A shortened season and a schedule re-jig cutting down on travel where possible. This scenario is more likely and much more possible than the NBA’s version of events. Again, as it stands, the scheduled season is due to go ahead on September 10th, despite the pre-season being cancelled completely.  The International fixtures have also been cancelled.

The lack of home crowds could make for a much more even playing field. Home field advantage will be less of, exactly that, an advantage. Without crowd noise, false starts and pre-snap penalties should be at an all-time low.  The NFL is looking into the possibility of ‘artificial crowd noise’ in stadiums, something that previously would have been against league rules.

Off Season Headlines:

  • Washington no longer to use the nickname ‘Redskins’.
  • Raiders move to Vegas
  • Rams and Chargers move into new stadium.
  • Playoffs extended to 14 teams.
  • Mahomes signs biggest ever contract.
  • Joe Burrow goes #1 to Cincy, Chase Young #2 to Washington.
  • Brady and Gronk re-unite in Tampa.
  • Receiver Hopkins traded from Texans to Cardinals.
  • Rivers to Colts, Newton to Patriots.
  • Gurley back in Georgia, signs for Falcons.
  • Super Bowl  LV will be held at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa.

The AFC probably has the best two teams in the NFL and with the Patriots seemingly facing uncertain times the Chiefs and Ravens will be looking to take advantage.

The AFC Frontrunners. 

The defending champion, Kansas City Chiefs and Quarterback Patrick Mahomes got married this off season. The Chiefs paid out the biggest contract in sports history when they gave the Super Bowl MVP a ten-year contract which could be worth up to $503 Million. $140 Million of that is guaranteed.

Aside from the large contract the Chiefs could be set to dominate the AFC in the same way the Patriots have for the last, nearly twenty years. The Chiefs also gave defensive tackle Chris Jones a new contract and didn‘t lose anyone of note in the off season. The addition of Clyde Edwards-Hillaire in the draft could pay off early. The Chiefs were first in the NFL on third down conversions and in Travis Kelce have the best tight end in the NFL. Kelce is the only TE history to have 4 straight 1000 yard seasons.

As for the New England, Brady is gone therefore the Patriots will start the season with a different QB for the first time since 2001. The last time they missed the post season was in 2008 when Brady missed 15 games through injury. Former Panther, Cam Newton himself recovering from a foot injury was brought in to compete with Jarrett Stidham. The Patriots could well be watching the playoffs from their sofa’s for the first time in twelve years. New England had the most mount of players who ‘opted out’ of the season due to the pandemic with 8.

The biggest challenge to the Kansas City Chiefs will likely come from Baltimore. The Baltimore Ravens had the NFL’s best record (14-2) last season but were left stunned by the Titans in the playoffs. If Lamar Jackson and the offense can continue to produce the way they did in 2019, then they will be tough to stop. Jackson may not find things quite as easy in 2020 as defensive coordinators will have been studying and scheming to try to limit his production. The Ravens ranked 2nd in offense but 27th in passing. Jackson led the team in rushing with over 1200 yards. The Ravens remain the second favourite in the AFC behind the Chiefs.

The Titans run to the AFC championship game in 2019 was something as a surprise. Tennessee went 9-7 and clinched a playoff spot on the last day of the regular season. Ryan Tannehill and more importantly, Derrick Henry have been resigned but Logan Ryan and Cameron Wake left in free agency. The Titans game plan of old school football won’t change as long as Henry is healthy. Receiver AJ Brown topped 1000 yards in his rookie season and could quickly turn into one of the league’s best wide outs.

It was the Texans who won the AFC South, but they lost one of the league‘s best receivers, DeAndre Hopkins in a surprising trade that sent running back David Johnson to Houston. Randall Cobb and Brandin Cooks were signed in free agency. DeShaun Watson remains a polarizing player but his numbers were slightly down compared to 2018. With the talent the Texans have they should be doing more on offense, they ranked 13th in total offense and 14th in scoring. The defense is a bigger problem and keeping JJ Watt on the field will again prove an important factor especially come playoff time.

Another front runner in the AFC could be the Buffalo Bills. The Bills went 10-6 and lost a wildcard game to the Texans that they probably should have won, extending their playoff win drought to 25 years. Quarterback Josh Allen needs to improve in the passing game that ranked 26th overall in 2019. The addition of former Viking receiver  Stefon Diggs should help. The Bills drafted quarterback Jake Fromm (Georgia) in the fifth round in an attempt to put some pressure on Allen. The Bills ranked second in overall defense and in Tre’Davious White have one of the NFL’s best corners and they signed veteran Josh Norman to play on the opposite side.

The Broncos and Drew Lock improved as the season went on, grabbing a respectable 7-9 record. Lock will have some more assistance in tis time around. Receiver  Jerry Jeudy (Alabama) was drafted in the first round and running back Melvin Gordon singed in free agency. Five time Pro Bowler Jurell Casey arrived from Tennessee and if he can be disruptive in the middle then Von Miller and Bradley Chubb can take advantage on the outside. AJ Bouye replaces Chris Harris at corner. A 10-6 record should be enough for a post season berth and certainly looks achievable.

Pushing for a playoff spot.

The Jets could be looking to take advantage of a Brady less Patriots. They will need more consistent play from QB Sam Darnold and although they have two good backs in Bell and the evergreen Frank Gore, the receiver position could be better. The Jets best defensive player, Jamal Adams was traded to Seattle.  Another middle of the road season looks likely.

The Cleveland Browns have it all in place to make their first playoff appearance since 2002. Baker Mayfield looked to have taken a backward step in 2019 but the offense has plenty of weapons and new offensive minded head coach, Kevin Stefanski should really help. The Browns made some really nice additions in free agency,  Austin Hooper (TE), Adrian Clayborn (DE), Jack Conklin (OT) and Andrew Sendejo (S) will significantly improve the roster. Despite the talent on both sides of the ball, both the offense and defense ranked 22nd overall and therefore improvement is needed if they are going to challenge for a playoff spot.

The Colts signed Phillip Rivers to effectively replace Andrew Luck after Jacoby Brissett failed to make the most of his opportunity. Washington and former Georgia QB Jacob Eason was drafted late on. Rookie RB Jonathan Taylor could hit the ground running behind one of the best offensive lines in football. Free agent corner Xavier Rhodes will improve the secondary but Rivers could be the difference maker.

The Raiders and now in Las Vegas. We will have to wait a little longer to see if their famous ‘black hole’ has gone with them. The Raiders went 7-9 in 2019 and will probably be somewhere between that or 9-7 in 2020. It’s a big year for Derrick Carr who will likely be out if he doesn’t take a good sized step forwards. The Raiders are one of the few teams that carry three quarterbacks on their roster. General Manager Mike Mayock  added speedy receiver Henry Ruggs (Alabama)but the rest of their draft was questionable.

Pittsburgh seem to be in something of a transition period, Ben Roethlisberger returns after injury and tight end Eric Ebron was added but the roster is mostly the same one that went 8-8 last year. If Big Ben can play 16 games the Steelers could squeeze a few more wins and a spot in the playoffs especially as their schedule looks favourable.

Looking to the Future.

Miami appear to have something that they haven’t had in a long time, a quarterback. Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama) was drafted fifth overall.  Shaq Lawson, Kyle Van Noy and Matt Breida were all nice free agent additions. Seven wins would be seen a successful season.

The Chargers have lost Rivers and Gordon and will go with  Tyrod Taylor or rookie Justin Herbert (Oregon) at QB. Safety Derwin James is back from injury but it’s hard to see much better than the five wins they managed last season.

Jacksonville will roll with Gardner Minshew at quarterback as Nick Foles is gone. The Jags drafted very well adding Corner CJ Henderson (Florida), edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson and receiver Laviska Shenault in the first two rounds.  The Jaguars always seem to be a young team that are looking to build.

The Bengals only won two games in 2019 but if Joe Burrow (LSU) can perform like he did last year, winning the National championship and the Hiesman trophy then perhaps there is hope for the future. AJ Green will be back from injury to help and Joe Mixon is one of the league’s best backs but that’s about it.

Projected Records:

AFC East: Bills 11-5, Patriots 7-9, Jets 7-9, Dolphins 6-10 

AFC North: Ravens 12-4, Browns 10-6, Steelers 9-7, Bengals 3-13

AFC South: Titans 11-5, Texans 9-7, Colts 9-7, Jaguars 4-12

AFC West: Chiefs 12-4, Broncos 10-6, Raiders 8-8, Chargers 3-13

The NFC appears to be wide open with perhaps no obvious number one team but several very good teams that are all capable of putting a run together to be the best team in the NFC.

The NFC Frontrunners. 

Injuries have plagued the Eagles for several years but last year was worse than ever. Josh McCown played the majority of their wildcard loss to Seattle, throwing to receivers that not many people had heard of. If  Carson Wentz, DeSean Jackson and Alshon Jeffery can stay on the field Philadelphia should return to the playoffs. Jalen Hurts was drafted as more than just a backup and could be used in certain packages. Injuries hit them hard on defense too, especially in the secondary. Safety Will Parks replaces Malcolm Jenkins and free agent corners, Nickell Robey-Coleman and ball hawk Darius Slay will shore things up.

The 49ers blew a ten-point fourth quarter lead in the Super Bowl, something that’s becoming a habit for head coach Kyle Shanahan. The team returns eighteen starters from last year. San Fran replaced defensive tackle DeForrest Buckner with rookie Javon Kinlaw and tackle Joe Staley who retired with Trent Williams from Washington. Defensively the 49ers should still be top five. The offense ranked second overall in 2019 mainly thanks to their running game.  Teams will no doubt look to stop the run and see if the inconsistent Jimmy Garoppolo can beat them.

It felt like the Packers over achieved with a 13-3 record in 2019, the blow-out loss to the 49ers in the NFC championship game would seem to back that theory up.  The drafting of quarterback Jordan Love in the first round raised a few eyebrows both in and out of Green Bay. The team seems desperately short of receivers but didn’t manage to draft a single one. The defense wasn’t that good last year and there is no suggestion that it will be any better this time around.  One huge plus for the Pack was the play of running back Aaron Jones who rushed for 1,084 yards and added 16 touchdowns.

The Vikings lost some considerable talent in the off-season, Diggs, Joseph, Griffen, Rhodes and Sendejo all left town. Minnesota did draft well and their first four picks could see significant game time. Kirk Cousins appeared to get over a hump, putting together a winning drive on the road in New Orleans in the playoffs.  Running back Dalvin Cook has a shot to lead the league in rushing.  A lot will depend on how the team cope with replacing experience with rookies.

Jason Garrett’s time in Dallas is finally up, replaced by former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy. However as always there is still drama in Jerry World. Quarterback Dak Prescott and the Cowboys have yet to agree a new deal, as a result Prescott will play the 2020 season under the franchise tag. Jerry Jones couldn’t believe his luck and couldn’t resist the urge when Oklahoma receiver CeeDee Lamb fell in their lap in the first round of the draft. Add Lamb to Cooper, Gallup and Elliott and the offense could again lead the league like it did in 2019. Cowboys legend Jason Witten signed for the Raiders. On defense the cowboys added both Dontari Poe and Gerald McCoy at defensive tackle and added safety Ha Ha Clinton Dix and drafted corner Trevon Diggs (Alabama) in the second round.

How will another devastating playoff loss affect the Saints? Drew Brees is now 41 and has only completed one pass that travelled 35 ‘air’ yards since 2017 but only threw 4 interceptions in 2019. Teddy Bridgewater went 5-0 as a starter when Brees got hurt but left for Carolina and former Buccaneer, Jameis Winston is now the back up. Speedster Emmanuel Sanders signed as a free agent as did once former Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins. Alvin Kamara had something of a down year by his standards.  The defense probably played a little better than expected, ranking 11th overall.  The Saints have won the NFC South for the last 3 years.

Pushing for a playoff spot.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers haven’t made the playoffs in 12 years, Jeff Garcia was their quarterback and Jon Gruden  the head coach. Tom Brady is now the man and his former ‘go to guy’ in New England, tight end Rob Gronkowski came out of retirement to join him. Brady is 42 and looked on the decline last year, Gronk is one concussion away from a second retirement and hasn’t played a full season since 2011. The hype train should probably slow down a little. The Buccs do have weapons though, Evans, Goodwin and Ronald Jones racked up the numbers last season. On defense Shaquil Barrett lead the NFL with 19.5 sacks but the secondary needs a significant improvement.

Which Atlanta Falcons team will turn up in 2020? The one that started last season 1-7 or the one that finished it 6-2 grabbing impressive road wins in New Orleans and San Francisco. Head coach Dan Quinn is very much on the hot seat and only a playoff berth can save him. The offense is loaded with talent but the play calling could be better at times. Running back and Georgia ‘fan favourite’ Todd Gurley was signed to replace Devonta Freeman who was cut for salary cap purposes. On defense the team improved when Quinn gave up play calling duties and Raheem Morris is now the full time defensive coordinator. Another Former Ram, Dante Fowler JR was signed to help improve the improve the pass rush, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is a legit playmaker.

Arizona had what looked like a bad season going 5-10-1, however there seem to be plenty of encouraging signs to suggest that they are on the rise. Rookie head coach Kliff Kingsbury has input his ‘Air Raid’ concept offense and his rookie QB, Kyler Murray passed for over 3,500 yards and rushed for over 500 in an impressive debut season. The Cardinals racked up a league high, 6,432 yards in 2019. Murray will be aided further by the addition of one of the league’s best receivers, DeAndre Hopkins who was acquired via trade. The Cardinals main problem is their defense, which ranked dead last overall.  Swiss army knife linebacker Isaiah Simmons was drafted from Clemson but they could and should have done more to improve this unit.

In 2019 Seattle finally solved a problem they’ve had since Marshawn Lynch left town in 2015, running the football. The run by committee approach led by Chris Carson was good enough for fourth in the league in rush yards. Quarterback Russell Wilson was again impressive throwing 31 touchdowns and just 5 interceptions. The Seahawks could not agree terms with defensive end Jadeveon Clowney so they brought back Bruce Irvin and drafted outside linebacker, Jordyn Brooks (Texas Tech) in the first round in an attempt to improve the faltering defense.

It’s all change for the Rams, a new stadium two new coordinators and new uniforms. They also lost several big names in Gurley, Cooks, Fowler Jr, Weddle, Matthews, Robey-Coleman and kicker Greg Zuerlein, mostly due to salary cap issues. The Rams did however, have a good draft despite not having a first round pick, given away when they traded for Jalen Ramsey towards the end of last season. Running back Cam Akers (Florida State) and receiver Van Jefferson (Florida) were both drafted in the second round.  Aaron Donald leads the defense which will likely be similar to last seasons number of 13th overall. The Rams may benefit from that extra playoff spot because they don’t appear to be any better than last year in which they went 9-7.

Looking to the Future.

Chicago seem to have lost a little patience with QB Mitch Trubisky, trading for former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles. It feels somewhat unlikely that either player will start all 16 games. The Bears lost more good players than they gained and it’s hard to see an improvement on last years 8-8 record.

The Giants have yet another head coach, this time former Patriots assistant and the latest Bill Belichick  disciple Joe Judge takes the reigns and former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett is the OC.  Eli Manning has officially retired and Daniel Jones is now the starter. The Giants have some talent on the offense and will again lean on running back Saquon Barkley. Have they really improved much on the team that won just four games last season?

In 2019 Washington ranked 31st in total offense and 27th in total defense, not a surprise that they finished 3-13 or that head coach Jay Gruden was fired. Former Panthers HC Ron Rivera is now in charge and another former head coach, Jack Del Rio is the defensive coordinator. The jury is still out on Dwayne Haskins, another former Panther Kyle Allen was acquired in a trade as Alex Smith is still recovering from injury. Ohio State ‘phenom’ defensive end Chase Young was drafted second overall.

Head coach Matt Patricia came close to getting fired in the off season after going 9-22-1 over the last two seasons. Quarterback Matt Stafford missed 8 games through injury and the Lions lost all 8. It is therefore some what impressive that the Lions ranked 17th in total offense last year. The problems really lie on the other side of the ball. Cornerbacks, Desmond Trufant (Falcons) and the third overall pick in the draft Jeff Okudah (Ohio State) are in as is former Patriot linebacker Jamie Collins. Detroit signed 13 new players in the off season and let the same number depart.

The Carolina Panthers have a new head coach, former Baylor man Matt Rhule comes in, and Teddy Bridgewater replaces Cam Newton at QB. The leader of the defense Luke Kuechly retired and veteran tight end Greg Olsen was let go. Thankfully for the Panthers running back, Christian McCaffrey is still around and shows no sign of slowing down.  This is definitely a rebuild which will be helped by the good draft the team had with Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown the pick of the crop.

Projected Records:

NFC East: Cowboys 10-6, Eagles 10-6, Giants 4-12, Washington 2-12

NFC North: Vikings 11-5, Packers 10-6, Bears 5-11, Lions 4-12

NFC South: Saints 11-5, Falcons 10-6, Buccaneers 9-7, Panthers 2-14

NFC West: 49ers 13-3, Seahawks 10-6, Cardinals 7-9, Rams 6-10

 

Written by: Dave Squires

@davefalconUK

 

 

Port of Oakland Hybrid Electric Cranes Deliver Major Emissions Savings

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Port Of Oakland

Project part of Port’s Seaport Air Quality 2020 and Beyond Plan

Oakland, Calif. – Aug. 24, 2020: The Port of Oakland’s largest marine terminal said today it has cut diesel emissions from all 13 of its massive yard cranes by 95 percent after retrofitting them with hybrid electric engines. Terminal operator Stevedoring Services of America (SSA) said that the project will eliminate about 1,200 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually from each crane.

“Retrofitting our rubber-tire gantry cranes to battery power produced remarkable results,” said Crane Manager Ken Larson, at SSA Marine’s Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT). “We’re impressed with the huge drop in emissions from equipment that we regularly use on the marine terminal.”

SSA said that the clean air project would result in a 93 percent reduction in diesel fuel. The older engines used 10 to 13 gallons of diesel fuel an hour whereas the hybrids use about three-quarters of a gallon an hour, according to Mr. Larson. “We were honestly surprised to learn how little diesel fuel we need to use now,” Mr. Larson said.

The hybrid retrofit is the first project of its type at SSA terminals. SSA replaced 1,000-horsepower diesel generators on its yard cranes with 142-horsepower diesel hybrids. The new power plants have small diesel engines used only to charge a crane’s pack of batteries. Each crane has a housing unit that contains the hybrid generator.

Mr. Larson said that the project was challenging, including the construction of new electrical systems for input power protection when converting current from AC to DC on a crane. Mr. Larson added that the hybrid generators capture energy as a container is lowered. Besides saving fuel and reducing emissions, the hybrid performs better than the older diesel generators because there is no delay in power delivery to the crane.

“We’re delighted with this project because it reflects the way the Port advances its emission reduction goals by focusing on feasible technologies that can perform the heavy work of moving containers,” said Richard Sinkoff, the Port of Oakland’s Director of Environmental Programs and Planning. “It fits ideally in the Port’s Seaport Air Quality 2020 and Beyond Plan. We hope it serves as a model for other marine terminals to follow.”

Rubber-tire gantry cranes are industry workhorses at marine terminals throughout the world. Combined, the thirteen 90-foot-tall cranes can lift as many as 1,000 containers a day on and off trucks at OICT.

“We are pleased that an Air District grant has enabled the completion of the SSA hybrid crane project that will significantly reduce harmful emissions for many years to come,” said Jack Broadbent, Executive Officer of The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District). “The hybrid engine technology installed on these large yard cranes will help improve air quality and protect the health of those in the communities surrounding the Port of Oakland.”

The Air District awarded SSA $5 million in grant funding as part of the Air District’s Community Health Protection Program (CHP – AB134) to replace 13 diesel powered rubber-tire gantry crane engines with Tier 4 Final hybrid engines in order to bring about immediate emissions reductions benefits.

The SSA Terminals project is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing GHG emissions. The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution.

California Climate Investments projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling, and much more. At least 35 percent of these investments are located within and benefiting residents of disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households across California. For more information, visit the California Climate Investments website at: www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov.

Planning for the crane conversions began after the signing of the CHP Program contract with the Air District on July 5, 2018. The first crane was retrofitted in February of 2019 and the 13th crane was converted in July 2020.

About the Port of Oakland

The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland Seaport, Oakland International Airport, and nearly 20 miles of waterfront including Jack London Square. The Port’s 5-year strategic plan – Growth with Care – pairs business expansion with community benefits, envisioning more jobs and economic stimulus as the Port grows. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 84,000 jobs. Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport through Facebook, or with the Port on Twitter, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.

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Oakland Schools News: OUSD Says 23,000 Chromebooks 7,000 Wireless Hotspot Devices Delivered

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Ousd News Conference About Monday’s First Day Of The 2020 21 School Year

Oakland – Just one week after handing out a major round of new #OaklandUndivided Chromebooks that students get to keep, Oakland Unified School District is updating the entire community on the overall effort to get 25,000 computers into the hands of Oakland’s public school students.

 

We have enough computers in our schools to ensure students have them for immediate use to engage in distance learning. To address the need for devices after schools went into distance learning in the spring, OUSD distributed nearly 23,000 Chromebooks and 7,000 wireless hotspot devices to students on loan from the schools. Most of our students have these loaners, if they haven’t already received their own computer. If your student has yet to receive even a loaner, please contact your school principal. Also, if you have yet to do so, please fill out the Tech Check Survey. Once the #OaklandUndivided campaign began, it became clear that the loaners were only a temporary fix that would soon no longer be needed.

 

OUSD Devices Delivered
OUSD Devices Delivered

 

The #OaklandUndivided partnership has purchased 25,000 computers that will replace the loaner devices, and 15,000 hotspots, to ensure every student in need in District-run and charter schools has the computer, internet, and tech support they need and deserve to be successful. In total, the #OaklandUndivided team has already given to students almost 6,000 of the permanent laptops that they can keep, including roughly 4,000 over the past week, plus 2,800 hotspots. These devices have gone out to students weeks earlier than expected, because the supply lines were not quite as backed up as expected.

OUSD Devices Delivered
OUSD Devices Delivered

 

As more of these new devices arrive, they are first being sent to school sites with high completion rates of the Tech Check Survey to be distributed to students. By the end of September, our goal is that all students in need of a computer and internet – who have completed the survey – will receive their own Chromebooks and hotspots (that they get to keep).

 

As devices come in for students, the individual school communities will determine when it is safest and least disruptive for their community to distribute the #OaklandUndivided Chromebooks out to students and families. While we await the arrival of touchscreen devices – which are expected to be delivered in the fall – students in TK to first grade and identified students receiving Special Education services will continue to have computers and internet access through their OUSD loaner device.

 

If you or a student you know needs a device now for remote learning, help spread the word to get everyone connected:

 

To get a loaner device immediately, contact your school site and let them know your needs.

 

To receive your permanent laptop and internet device, complete the Tech Check Survey online or with support from school site staff in order to receive a computer and internet access. As of August 24, the families of more than 24,800 students have completed the survey.

 

OUSD Devices Delivered
OUSD Devices Delivered

 

Even if you have a device on loan, you should still complete the Tech Check Survey to determine eligibility so you can receive your own, permanent computer and consistent internet access. Families can visit undivided.techexchange.org directly to register online, or connect with their school site for details about receiving their device.

 

OUSD students with their #OaklandUndivided devices

 

We thank members of the community who told us they were interested in an update on the progress we have made with the #OaklandUndivided campaign. We could not have gotten this far without the support from our community, and all the amazing people and organizations who have provided financial assistance to this effort. Provided your student qualifies for a device to keep, the school will contact you via email or text with details of how and when to pick it up.

 

We reached our first goal shortly after we started the campaign, but there are still goals that lie ahead, as we plan to provide computers and internet access to all Oakland students who need them every year moving forward. If you’re interested in joining our #OaklandUndivided movement – here is how you can get involved:

 

To learn more about #OaklandUndivided, please visit www.oaklandedfund.org/digitaldivide.

 

To donate a computer or hotspot, contact [email protected].

 

To make a donation or discuss a potential financial contribution, contact:
● David Silver, Mayor’s Office of Education at [email protected]
● Jonathan Osler, Oakland Public Education Fund at [email protected]
● Curtiss Sarikey, Oakland Unified School District at [email protected]

 

About the Oakland Unified School District

 

In California’s most diverse city, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is dedicated to creating a learning environment where “Every Student Thrives!” More than half of our students speak a non-English language at home. And each of our 81 schools is staffed with talented individuals uniting around a common set of values: Students First, Equity, Excellence, Integrity, Cultural Responsiveness and Joy. We are committed to preparing all students for college, career and community success.

 

To learn more about OUSD’s Full Service Community District focused on academic achievement while serving the whole child in safe schools, please visit OUSD.org and follow us @OUSDnews.

 

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Berkeley Law Conversations: Student Activism Against Racism

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Berkeley Law Conversations: Student Activism Against Racism
From YouTube Channel: August 24, 2020 at 05:32PM
ONN – Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky hosts a panel focused on what students are doing, can do, and should do to fight against racism.

Speakers include:
Justin Brooks, 3L, Cofounder & Cohost, Blacklisted the Podcast
Maya Campbell, 3L, Member, Law Students of African Descent (LSAD)
Ida Ebeid, 3L, Co-Chair, Sports and Entertainment Law
Maya Harmon, 3L, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Berkeley Journal of African-American Law & Policy (BJALP)
Dallas Lopez, 3L, Native American Law Students Association (NALSA)
Knychelle Passmore, 2L, Co-President, Law Students of African Descent (LSAD)

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Mike Silver Of NFL Network On Niners George Kittle’s Record Deal Talk On Sil’s Podcast

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Mike Silver Of NFL Network On Niners George Kittle’s Record Deal Talk On Sil’s Podcast
From YouTube Channel: August 24, 2020 at 07:40PM
ONN – Mike Silver Of NFL Network On Niners George Kittle’s Record Deal Talk On Sil’s Podcast

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Red Flag Warning, Spare the Air, New Oakland COVID-19 Test Site – Councilmember Bas Letter

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Nikki Bas Oakland City Council District Two Councilmember

Dear Oaklander,

I hope you and your loved ones are hanging in there as we in Oakland contend with wildfires in addition to COVID. Big appreciations to our firefighters, first responders and health professionals during these challenging times.

In this newsletter, you’ll find information on these topics:

New multilingual, multicultural COVID Test Site in Oakland Chinatown
Red Flag Warning until Monday 5pm
Spare the Air Alert through Wednesday
Emergency Preparedness

New COVID Test Site in Oakland Chinatown Supporting Multilingual, Multicultural Care

Last Tuesday, August 18, Oakland Asian Health Services and Alameda County launched a new multilingual, multicultural COVID-19 test site in Chinatown at Madison Park, long a beloved cultural keeping spot for our API neighbors. The free public site features testing and support services in 12 Asian languages including Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog and Mongolian.

Tests are available to everyone. Payment or insurance are not required, and immigration status will not be asked. The test site is open Tuesdays from noon to 7 pm and Thursdays and Fridays from 8 am to 4 pm. People who want to get tested can make an appointment at www.color.com/AHS. For help, people can call the multilingual line at Asian Health Services at (510) 735-3222.

I was so pleased to support the opening of this test site and join the public launch. This test site is a place for total care and is a model for the entire state. By partnering with a community health center and several community organizations, this site offers culturally competent and linguistically accessible COVID testing, along with critical resources and referrals for a range of issues, and education about the Census and voter registration.

Councilmember Bas Gets Tested For COVID-19
Councilmember Bas Gets Tested For COVID-19

I also got tested and got my results the following day, which were negative. Please be vigilant by wearing a mask, practicing physical distancing, washing your hands, and staying home as much as possible. If we all follow the County Health Orders, we can slow the spread, protect our community and eventually re-open our schools and businesses.
Red Flag Warning Until Monday 5pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the entire San Francisco / Oakland Bay Area until 5 PM on Monday, August 24. NWS forecasts: “erratic gusty outflow winds can lead to potentially dangerous and unpredictable fire behavior on existing wildfires while additional lightning strikes may result in new wildfire starts.”

In addition to the Oakland Fire Department’s normal operations, firefighters are conducting roving fire patrols in the Oakland Hills. These resources will augment the department’s normal hill company patrols that are out during high fire danger.

Additionally, a State of California Office of Emergency Services engine is pre-positioned in Oakland, and OFD crews will be on stand-by; patrols and staffing may be lengthened or shortened depending on conditions.

OFD Fire Inspectors will also be patrolling Joaquin Miller Park, which is closed on Red Flag Days, to inform the public present at the park of the closure request that they leave the park. The park closure shall be lifted once the Red Flag conditions have subsided and the National Weather Service has lifted the warning for our regional area.

Oakland Fire will continue to collaborate with county partners for mutual aid. Twenty-seven total firefighters are deployed at the CZU lightening complex.

NWS Red Flag Warning
NWS Red Flag Warning

Help Reduce the Chance of Wildfire in Oakland

In accordance with Oakland Municipal Code, Joaquin Miller Park is closed to the public on Red Flag days. Signs will be posted at all park entrances and trails regarding the closure.
Other parks, trails, and recreational facilities may also be closed to visitors due to the high risk of fire.
Barbeques are prohibited in all City parks when there is a Red Flag warning in effect.
The Oakland Fire Department urges extreme caution, because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire.

Get Emergency Alerts on Your Phone or Email

Get alerted about emergencies by signing up for AC Alert to receive phone calls and messages on your mobile, home, or work phone; by text message; and by email. AC Alert will provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of emergencies, including fires, severe weather, earthquakes, unexpected road closures, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.

AC Alert is a unified emergency notification system for Alameda County residents, businesses and visitors. An AC Alert subscription is free, and all residents and business owners are strongly encouraged to sign up.
What is a Red Flag Warning?

The National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warnings to alert fire departments of the onset, or possible onset, of critical weather and dry conditions that could lead to rapid or dramatic increases in wildfire activity. Firefighters will raise red flags at fire stations to warn residents of extreme fire weather, as warnings are issued by the National Weather Service.

A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior that will occur within 24 hours. A Red Flag Warning is the highest alert. During these times extreme caution is urged by all residents, because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire.

Spare the Air Alert Through Wednesday

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is extending a Spare the Air Alert for wildfire smoke through Wednesday, August 26, which bans burning wood or any other solid fuel, both indoors and outdoors. Wildfire smoke from numerous fires inside and outside of the Bay Area is causing elevated levels of particulate pollution. Elderly persons, children, individuals with respiratory illnesses, and unsheltered persons are particularly susceptible and should take extra precautions to avoid exposure.

Check air quality with the EPA’s Air Quality Index (airnow.gov) and be sure to use the map to find your closest sensor for the most accurate reading. Another resource is Purple Air which offers real-time air quality monitoring.

Stay Safe When It’s Smoky, Oakland!

Stay indoors with windows and doors closed.
Keep indoor air cool or visit an air-cooling center (see these heat resources).
Set home and car ventilation systems on re-circulate to prevent drawing in outside air.
Stay hydrated by drinking water.
Limit or avoid outdoor recreational and sports activities.

Stay Safe From Smoke
Stay Safe From Smoke

Resources for Oakland Unsheltered Homeless Residents

During air quality events, Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless has N95 masks available for outreach providers who can distribute them to unsheltered people experiencing homelessness. Please contact [email protected] or call (510) 891-8950 to pick up masks. County, city, outreach workers and community volunteers may distribute N95 air masks to unsheltered persons at risk, if air quality is projected to be at dangerous levels (red) for a sustained period of time. Masks provide limited, but important protection to people in open air — however, it’s best to stay indoors. My District 2 Office also has some N95 masks available for homeless residents in our neighborhoods; please email me at [email protected] for assistance.

Oaklander Emergency Preparedness

There are many resources to support us in being prepared for emergencies. Here are a few helpful links:

CAL FIRE Ready for Wildfire
Alameda County Public Health
Oakland Fire Safe Council
Oakland Community Preparedness & Response Program

Stay safe!

With Oakland Love,

Nikki Fortunato Bas
Councilmember, City of Oakland, District 2

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DC Fandome Virtual Version Of Comic-Con News By Joseph Armendariz

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DC Fandome News By Joseph Armendariz

ONN – DC Fandome News By Joseph Armendariz

DC Fandome News By Joseph Armendariz .
DC Fan Fandome plans to kick off the virtual version of Comic-Con were the we discussing everything DC from future theatrical releases to CW in HBO Max news. Exciting news came out a few days ago went variety until I reported and Ben Affleck has agreed to come back as Batman and Ezra Miller’s Flashpoint movie about the Flash. Some of the exciting panels will be with Wonder Woman 1984 Zack Snyder cut of Justice League Black Adam and of course the Batman featuring Robert Pattinson.
DC Fandome logo photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

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XFL Sold In Bankruptcy Court To Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson By Joseph Armendariz

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XFL Sold In Bankruptcy Court To Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson By Joseph Armendariz

ONN – XFL Sold In Bankruptcy Court To Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson By Joseph Armendariz

XFL Sold In Bankruptcy Court To Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson By Joseph Armendariz .
After Vince McMahon filed for bankruptcy the XFL has finally been sold officially to The Rock Dwayne Johnson and his investment team of Dany Garcia Co. and Redbird investment firm

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Jessie’s Wish to Give Back to Oakland Animal Services

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Jessie’s Wish to Give Back to Oakland Animal Services
From YouTube Channel: August 20, 2020 at 05:19PM
ONN – Jessie, 18 with cystic fibrosis, has always had a passion for helping animals. Last September, Jessie began volunteering with Oakland Animal Services and over time the shelter became very near and dear to her.

On Sunday, August 23, we’ll be celebrating live with a special baby shower broadcast from Oakland Animal Shelter’s bi-weekly kitten adoption events! Jessie, Friends of OAS, and Make-A-Wish representatives will join remotely as we livestream from the shelter, where foster kittens who are ready for adoption will show off their cat-stuff and meet the families waiting to adopt a new best feline friend. The live stream will take place on Oakland Animal Shelters Facebook & Instagram pages.

As part of Jessie’s wish, Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area will donate $5,000 to Oakland Animal Services with the Friends of OAS running a matching gift campaign to raise money in support of neonatal kittens.

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Watch Kamala Harris’s full speech at the 2020 Democratic National convention

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Watch Kamala Harris’s full speech at the 2020 Democratic National convention
From YouTube Channel: August 20, 2020 at 08:49AM
ONN – Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) accepted her party’s historic nomination to be its vice-presidential candidate during the Democratic National Convention on Aug.19. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK

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Americans Will Step Up to Lead Democrats’ “Roll Call Across America”

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Democratic National Convention 2020

Delegates will cast their nominating votes from cities, locations, and landmarks all across the nation MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today the Americans who will cast their official nominating votes for president of the United States during tonight’s “Roll Call Across America.” The roll call vote will take place under tonight’s theme, “Leadership Matters,” and spotlight those who … Read more

Robert Warshaw Report Points Mayor Of Oakland, Police Department Faults In Shooting Of Joshua Pawlik

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Oakland Police Department

The Joshua Pawlik Shooting is the focus of the just released report by Robert Warshaw, the Thelton E. Henderson court-appointed monitor of the Oakland Police Department in the wake of the events of The Riders Case. Below, is a digitized version of the report. You can also download it here. You can also read former … Read more

Michael J. Gennaco Skelly Officer Report On OPD Officers Actions In Shooting Of Joshua Pawlik

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Oakland Police Department

SKELLY RECOMMENDATION Oakland Police Department April 2020 SUBJECTS: Lieutenant Alan Yu Sergeant Francisco Negrete Officer William Berger Officer Craig Tanaka Officer Brandon Hraiz Officer Josef Phillips Michael Gennaco Skelly Officer 323-821-0586 7142 Trask Avenue | Playa del Rey, CA 90293 OIRGroup.com SKELLY RESPONSE: Pursuant to the California Constitution and the Manual of Rules (“MOR”) of … Read more

Democrats Announce Faith Leaders Participating in 2020 Democratic National Convention: “Uniting America”

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Democratic National Convention 2020

MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced the faith leaders who will give the invocation and benediction during each night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. At the convention—which will take place over four nights from August 17-20 and air from 9:00-11:00 PM Eastern—Democrats will celebrate our nation’s collective strength, diversity, and humanity and prepare to unite … Read more

DNC 2020: How To Watch The 2020 Democratic National Convention

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Democratic National Convention 2020

Milwaukee – The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced over a dozen options for watching the 2020 Democratic National Convention, ensuring that this year’s convention will reach viewers where they are, however they prefer to watch, all across the nation. With an unprecedented number of ways to tune in, this year’s convention will engage … Read more

Nancy Sidebotham 2020 Oakland At-Large Candidate Interview

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Nancy Sidebotham 2020 Oakland At Large Candidate Interview

Nancy Sidebotham 2020 Oakland At-Large Candidate Interview From YouTube Channel: August 15, 2020 at 01:56AM ONN – Nancy Sidebotham 2020 Oakland At-Large Candidate Interview 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

The Oakland Police Commission Needs Our Help In The November 2020 Election – Len Raphael

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Len Raphael CPA Oakland

The Oakland Police Commission needs our help. 1. When the November mail-in ballots come out, look for the as-yet-unnamed charter amendment strengthening the power and increasing the funding for the Oakland Police Commission. Tell your friends and neighbors to vote for it. 2. Now: contact your council member and the City Council President, At Large … Read more

Mad Maxx Crosby Activated For Las Vegas Raiders (Covid)

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Mad Maxx Crosby Activated For Las Vegas Raiders (covid)

Mad Maxx Crosby Activated For Las Vegas Raiders (Covid) ONN – Mad Maxx Crosby Activated For Las Vegas Raiders (Covid) Mad Maxx Crosby Activated For Las Vegas Raiders (Covid) 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 , … Read more

Councilmember Taylor Brings Experience Leading Disruptive Innovation To Oakland’s Public Safety Transformation

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Loren Taylor Oakland District 6 Councilmember Interview On Pandemic Related Services

(NOTE:  There is still time to apply for a role on Oakland’s Reimagining Public Safety Taskforce.  Apply Now – Click Here)  Prior to serving as District 6 representative, Councilmember Loren Taylor guided efforts to transform heavily regulated and bureaucratic industries including healthcare services, medical devices, utilities, and telecommunications. As co-chair of Oakland’s new Taskforce to … Read more

Peralta Governing Board Retreat: August 3, 2020

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Peralta Governing Board Retreat: August 3, 2020

Peralta Governing Board Retreat: August 3, 2020 From YouTube Channel: August 5, 2020 at 04:52PM ONN – Peralta Governing Board Retreat: August 3, 2020 For up to date Coronavirus/COVID-19 information including FAQs and other resources for students, faculty & staff, and the community, please visit: https://ift.tt/2XOpxAS Agenda: https://ift.tt/3aeQqms The Peralta Community College Board of Trustees is a … Read more

Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics Highlights | August 8, 2020 (2020 MLB Season)

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Houston Astros Vs. Oakland Athletics Highlights | August 8, 2020 (2020 Mlb Season)

Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics Highlights | August 8, 2020 (2020 MLB Season) From YouTube Channel: August 8, 2020 at 11:20PM ONN – Astros vs. Athletics Highlights – August 8, 2020. Check out my podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDGBwcAybW4s6uKYFapd8g Check out my podcast on spotify: https://ift.tt/2XI4K21 ——————————————- Follow us on Social Media! Instagram: https://ift.tt/2OAoTVn Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrueRGM … Read more

Piedmont For Oakland Public Schools POPS Launch Event

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Pops Launch Event

POPS Launch Event From YouTube Channel: June 19, 2020 at 09:46PM ONN – Piedmont For Oakland Public Schools POPS Launch Event Learn more and donate at https://ift.tt/30FzMcG 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 … Read more

Oakland Cruise Night Lowriders Rollin Out 07/26/20 HD

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Oakland Cruise Night Lowriders Rollin Out 07/26/20 Hd

Oakland Cruise Night Lowriders Rollin Out 07/26/20 HD From YouTube Channel: August 5, 2020 at 08:43PM ONN – Oakland Cruise Night Lowriders Rollin Out 07/26/20 HD I claim no rights to the music* . . . #macarthurcruisenite #oaklandcruisenight #lowridermagazine #bayarealowriders #lowriderlifestyle #lowriderbombs #lowriderlivin #streetlow #lowriders #bomblife #justsomeguy_cruzing_igtv #justsomeguy_lowriding_igtv 9m Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News … Read more

A Talk With Dave Edlund, Known As Oracle Park SF Giants Fixture In His Kayak, McCovey Cove Dave

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A Conversation With Dave Edlund, Known As Mccovey Cove Fixture In His Kayak, Mccovey Cove Dave.

A Conversation With Dave Edlund, Known as McCovey Cove Fixture In His Kayak, McCovey Cove Dave. ONN – Dave Edlund, is a fixture behind Oracle Park since 2005 in his kayak. Known as McCovey Cove Dave, he has become part of the SF Giants organization lore chasing HR Balls with his kayak. He has been … Read more

Oakland’s Tanya Holland Star Chef On Selena Gomez’s SELENA + CHEF HBO Max Show

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Oakland’s Tanya Holland

 That was Tanya Holland on Zennie62 YouTube / Oakland News Now at the Super Bowl LIV 2020 Culinary Kickoff Super Bowl Party with me, Zennie Abraham: Oakland From A Distance – Tanya Holland, Oakland’s Chef, and widely regarded as one of the best in the World, will join other famed czars of the kitchen … Read more

City of Oakland Receives Millions More For Affordable Housing Development Projects

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City of Oakland

City of Oakland Receives Over $20 Millions Affordable Housing Development Projects Oakland – After recently receiving nearly $90 million in awards for affordable housing developments, the City of Oakland is pleased to announce additional awards of $15 million in competitive funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (CA HCD) Multi-Family Housing Program … Read more

CSBtv Studio: The Top Shelf Sports Edition “The OAL” Episode ONE: Oakland High, Skyline High

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The Top Shelf Sports Edition “the Oal” Episode One: Oakland High And Skyline High

The Top Shelf Sports Edition “The OAL” Episode ONE: Oakland High and Skyline High From YouTube Channel: August 2, 2020 at 03:19PM ONN – CSBtv Studio: The Top Shelf Sports Edition “The OAL” Episode ONE: Oakland High, Skyline High The Top Shelf Sports Edition “The OAL” Episode ONE: Oakland High and Skyline High We are … Read more

President Barack Obama’s Full Eulogy At John Lewis’s Funeral

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Barack Obama’s Full Eulogy At John Lewis’s Funeral

Barack Obama’s full eulogy at John Lewis’s funeral From YouTube Channel: July 30, 2020 at 06:42PM ONN – President Barack Obama’s Full Eulogy At John Lewis’s Funeral Former president Barack Obama memorialized Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) at his funeral on July 30 in Atlanta. Read more: https://wapo.st/3ggYcyx. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK … Read more

Detroit Lions Place Matthew Stafford On COVID-19 List For NFL 2020 Season

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Detroit Lions Place Matthew Stafford On Covid 19 List

Detroit Lions Place Matthew Stafford on COVID-19 List From YouTube Channel: August 1, 2020 at 05:14PM ONN – Detroit Lions Place Matthew Stafford On COVID-19 List For NFL 2020 Season From The Sports Courier on YouTube: Detroit Lions place QB Matthew Stafford on Reserve/COVID-19 list. Will there be an NFL season? ✅Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/TheSportsCourier?sub_confirmation=1 ✅Buy TSC … Read more

Sonoma International Film Festival’s SIFF 2.0 Virtual Film Festival 2020 Under Way

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Siff 2.0 Film Festival 2020

Sonoma, CA – Sonoma International Film Festival’s new SIFF 2.0 Virtual Film Festival is under way July 30-August 2, 2020. Celebrating its 23ʳᵈ year, the online showcase offers the best in new independent cinema from around the world with a robust lineup of more than 100 features, documentaries and short films that includes a selection … Read more

Oakland Athletics and MLB News – A’s Radio, COVID-19, and Double-Header Rules

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Oakland Athletics And Mlb News – A’s Radio, Covid 19, And Double Header Rules

Oakland Athletics and MLB News – A’s Radio, COVID-19, and Double-Header Rules From YouTube Channel: July 31, 2020 at 06:34PM ONN – The first week of the shortened MLB season could very well be the last, Commissioner Rob Manfred reports. Nineteen Miami Marlins personnel and two Milwaukee Brewers personnel test positive for COVID-19. Several games … Read more

Andrea Shaw Hot Biceps In Praise Of Strong Women

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Andrea Shaw Flex

Andrea Shaw flex From YouTube Channel: July 15, 2020 at 02:03PM ONN – Andrea Shaw Hot Biceps In Praise Of Strong Women Andrea Shaw is a beautiful female bodybuilder, who looks like the picture of the beautiful strong woman. Ryan Johnson on YouTube: Patreon: https://ift.tt/3ffD7Dl Had Andrea Shaw on last week the podcast will be … Read more

Las Vegas Stadium Loss Of Garth Brooks Concert, Raiders NFL Preseason, $157 Mil In Lost Econ Impact

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Loss Of Garth Brooks Concert, Raiders Nfl Preseason Games, $157 Million In Lost Economic Impact

Las Vegas Stadium Loss Of Garth Brooks Concert, Raiders NFL Preseason, $157 Mil In Lost Econ Impact From YouTube Channel: July 29, 2020 at 11:05PM ONN – Las Vegas Stadium Loss Of Garth Brooks Concert, Raiders NFL Preseason, $157 Mil In Lost Econ Impact Loss Of Garth Brooks Concert, Raiders NFL Preseason Games, $157 Million … Read more

Kevin Smith Talks Son-In-Lockdown In “An Evening With Kevin Smith” | Comic-Con@Home 2020

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An Evening With Kevin Smith | Comic Con@home 2020

An Evening with Kevin Smith | Comic-Con@Home 2020 From YouTube Channel: July 25, 2020 at 09:00PM ONN – Kevin Smith talks Son-In-Lockdown, unveils a new Funko Pop, and drops the first look at his new film Killroy Was Here. Plus, Kevin chats about a new podcast he created with his daughter, Harley Quinn Smith, and … Read more

Patriots FB Dan Vitale, Leigh Steinberg Client, Takes Voluntary Opt-Out Of 2020 NFL Season

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Patriots Fb Dan Vitale, Leigh Steinberg Client, Takes Voluntary Opt Out Of 2020 Nfl Season

Patriots FB Dan Vitale, Leigh Steinberg Client, Takes Voluntary Opt-Out Of 2020 NFL Season ONN – Patriots FB Dan Vitale, Leigh Steinberg Client, Takes Voluntary Opt-Out Of 2020 NFL Season Former Northwestern Wildcat, and 2016 NFL Draftee Dan Vitale, who this vlogger met at the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party in 2016, in San Francisco, … Read more