LAUNCH AMERICA: MISSION TO SPACE – Watch Live SpaceX Dragon crew launch from Kennedy Space Center ONN – LAUNCH AMERICA: MISSION TO SPACE – Watch Live SpaceX Dragon Crew Launch From Kennedy Space Center #SpaceX #NASA #LaunchAmerica #SpaceXDragonLaunch #NASALaunch #Astronauts SpaceX and NASA are launching the first astronauts to the International Space Station from the … 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
Second Annual OUSD Middle Eastern Student Honor Roll Celebration Set for Friday Afternoon, May 22 for Hundreds of Students Oakland, CA — Oakland is coming together to celebrate nearly 300 high achieving Middle Eastern 6th-12th grade students on Friday afternoon, May 22. Like other similar gatherings, this celebration is happening entirely online, but the organizers … Read more
‘We will be on forefront of economic recovery,’ Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan tells business and civic leaders Oakland, Ca. – This region’s economic rebound from coronavirus would most likely start at the Port of Oakland. That’s what the Port’s Executive Director told East Bay business and civic leaders this week while seeking … Read more
On Oakland Black Residents Impacted By COVID-19, One Oaklander Posts On Facebook A Wild Response ONN – On Oakland Black Residents Impacted By COVID-19, One Oaklander Posts On Facebook A Wild Response Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an … Read more
Oakland – A steep decline in air travel is one of many shifts in culture caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. With California and many other states under Shelter in Place orders since mid-March, Oakland International Airport now reports that it experienced a 96% decline in passenger traffic during the month of April, compared with … Read more
Let’s get this out of the way: I love Google and have literally moved through Adulthood with the search engine. I recall first learning about it in 1998, through a friend, in Oakland. At the time, I was working as Economic Advisor to Oakland Mayor Elihu Harris, and that thing called “The Internet” was still … Read more
Derrick Soo Asks Can You Help A Senior Off Oakland’s Street? ONN – Derrick Soo Asks Can You Help A Senior Off Oakland’s Street? Derrick Soo (from Facebook post): I am reaching out for a Volunteer with a “Valid” Driver’s License to assist me with relocation of 3 Seniors on Thursday, May 21, from 12:30 … 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 – 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
San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Scenic Drive from Toll Plaza to Downtown SF 4K ONN – I used to drive this bridge every day and took for granted how beautiful and scenic it is. This was done during the San Francisco and Oakland’s lockdown. The normal traffic is heavy and thee toll plaza would take … Read more
Oakland A’s Lofi Hip Hop – Beats to Relax/Study To ONN – These times of uncertainty are difficult, but it’s important to take a moment to breathe and relax. Vibe with KD as you study for that last final, or just need a break from your day. Check out http://m.mlb.com/video for our full archive of … 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, 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
Over at Facebook, my friend John Russo offered his list of the, well, I’ll let him tell it via his text: Time for a good non-political argument, er, debate. In no particular order, who are the top 10 “power” male vocalists of the hard rock era? The singer has to have range, volume, and be … 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
The Oakland Zoo Has African American Zookeepers, And We Interview Liz Abram ONN – The Oakland Zoo Has African American Zookeepers, And We Interview Liz Abram Raw condensed interview transcript: Zennie Abraham: On YouTube for Friday, and also Oakland News Now, and every place else, it’s my pleasure to introduce Liz Abram – slightly different … Read more
OUSD and Oakland Latino Educators Set to Honor Thousands of Students Virtually in 20th Annual Latino/a Honor Roll Celebration on Friday “Nuestra Gente Unida – Our People United” Oakland – The OUSD Office of Equity Latino Student Achievement (LSA) and Oakland Latino Educators (OLE) will celebrate 3,321 Latino students in grades 6 through 12, who … Read more
Sheltered Mercy Documentary: Interview With Leslie Silver On Causes Of Homelessness Mental Illness ONN – Sheltered Mercy Documentary Movie: Interview With Leslie Silver On On Homelessness Mental Illness in Sacramento and her film. Leslie Silver was our guest on Zennie62 on YouTube Live and to talk about her in-production documentary called “Sheltered Mercy”. Sheltered Mercy … Read more
Oakland Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney Upsets Oakland Raiders Fans With Lawsuit Views ONN – Oakland Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney Upsets Oakland Raiders Fans With Lawsuit Views Oakland Councilmember and friend Lynette Gibson McElhaney elected to use Facebook to broadcast her views on the lawsuit the City of Oakland filed against the Oakland Raiders and the … Read more
Money and Respect – Season 5 Episode 2 ONN – MC Films “Money And Respect” Series Made In Oakland – Season 5 Episode 2 This video was posted by MC Films on YouTubeMC Films on YouTube, which reports: Money and Respect is a web series based in Oakland which focuses on the trials and tribulations … Read more
Loren Taylor Oakland District 6 Councilmember Interview On Pandemic Related Services ONN – Loren Taylor Oakland District 6 Councilmember Interview On Pandemic Related Services Oakland District 6 Councilmember Loren Taylor was my guest on Zennie62 on YouTube at 10 AM Friday, May 1st. YouTube-generated transcripts of the 25-minute interview will be available, and excerpts posted, … Read more
Oakland Zoo Has No Black Zookeepers And Liz Karsa Tells Me To “Chill Out” About It ONN – Oakland Zoo Has No Black Zookeepers And Liz Karsa Tells Me To “Chill Out” About It UPDATE: The Oakland Zoo Has African American Zookeepers, And We Interview Liz Abram. So it all started with this video posted … Read more
Atlanta – The news was small, and noted only by a Twitter account called “Las Vegas Locally”, which reported that “Mortenson Construction workers and trash company employees (not Republic Services) have been arrested, according to an inside source” and went like this: The FBI and LVMPD are at Allegiant Stadium right now arresting people. — … 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
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
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
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
Oakland’s Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky Launches “New State of Mind” Digital Campaign to Support Youth Mental Health and Resilience BlueSky, DoSomething.org help teens manage stress and anxiety while coping with the COVID-19 crisis and other social pressures. Oakland, CA – Blue Shield of California has teamed up with DoSomething.org, the largest organization for young … Read more
Oakland – Strong action by international regulators is forcing Google and Facebook to compensate news outlets for using their content. French regulators recently forced Google to pay a licensing fee to news outlets to use their content on Google pages. The UK Competition and Markets Authority held that the profit that Google extracts from the … Read more
“The Last Dance” On ESPN Features The Coming Out Of “The Facebook Company” ONN – “The Last Dance” On ESPN Features The Coming Out Of “The Facebook Company” 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. … Read more
Let The Good Times Roll: Remembering My Buddy Lars Frykman On The 2nd Year Of His Passing On ONN – Let The Good Times Roll: Remembering My Buddy Lars Frykman On The 2nd Year Of His Passing On This video is a compilation of ten years of video-blogs featuring my good buddy Lars Frykman. Lars … Read more
City Of Oakland Lawsuit vs NFL, Oakland Raiders, To Be Dismissed; Prejudiced Judge Spero ONN – City Of Oakland Lawsuit vs NFL, Oakland Raiders, To Be Dismissed; Prejudiced Judge Spero After a further review of the case hearing from Friday, I have to report the City Of Oakland Lawsuit vs NFL and the Oakland Raiders … Read more
Rich Eisen and Deion Sanders Host Star-Studded Event Featuring Personalities Across Sports and Entertainment Including Actor and Comedian Kevin Hart, Music Artist Quavo, NFL Stars Tyrann Mathieu, Devin McCourty and More Donations Now Being Accepted at NFL.com/Relief; Funds Raised to Benefit COVID-19 Relief Efforts Across the Country The NFL today announced additional details for “Draft-A-Thon,” … Read more
MSC Anna is the largest ship ever to visit the Port of Oakland CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO GALLERY OF MSC ANNA Oakland, Calif. – April 17, 2020: Port of Oakland officials bid farewell tonight to the biggest ship ever to visit this city. They add that the 32-hour call of the MSC Anna is proceeding … Read more
The world’s unrelenting drive for coal power | Counting the Cost ONN – Think The World’s Moving Away From Coal Power? Think Again Yeah, the news is all over that coal’s failing and renewable energy is taking its place, right? Think there’s no use for the Insight Terminal Solutions Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal, … Read more
Inside The World’s Cleanest Power Plant – In China | Coming Clean About Green | CNA Insider ONN – CNA Insider Shows Inside The World’s Cleanest Power Plant – It’s Coal-Powered In China For those who wonder why the Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal by Insight Terminal Solutions is so important to the world’s economy … Read more
The Idea To Form Oakland Sideshows Into A Legal Business Organization: Why It’s A Good Idea ONN – The Idea To Form Oakland Sideshows Into A Legal Business Organization: Why It’s A Good Idea On Easter Sunday, I used the Zennie62Media system to elevate a YouTube video about an Oakland Sideshow event to Oakland News … Read more