City Attorney Files Tenant Protection and Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Local Landlords Oakland, CA – On Thursday, May 28th, City Attorney Barbara J. Parker filed a lawsuit under the Tenant Protection Ordinance and state civil rights laws against three local landlords who forced tenants to live in potentially life-threatening conditions and attempted evictions through unlawful, … Read more
Oakland’s Mid-cycle Budget Cuts $14.3 Million from Police Budget, Invests Additional $50 million to Address Racial Disparities Community investments include violence prevention, housing and homelessness, COVID economic relief, arts and culture, and bridging the digital divide Oakland, CA – Amidst a national conversation about racism and calls to defund the police in favor of repairing … Read more
Making Urbanism Antiracist with Warren Logan ONN – YIMBY Action Invades Oakland: Talk With Warren Logan Of City of Oakland About Urbanism YIMBY Action writes: How should planners, advocates, public officials and urbanists advance the cause of racial justice? Join us for a conversation with Warren Logan, Policy Director of Mobility and Interagency Relations, City … Read more
Oakland – The Oakland City Council has some tough budget decisions to make in the next few weeks …a lot of attention has been focused on $120 million budget deficit (and growing) and the fact that the Oakland Police Department currently utilize in excess of 44% of the General Purpose Revenue. With this as a … Read more
Oakland Homeless Policy Update: Housing vs P-A-T-H Vlog by Derrick Soo ONN – Oakland Homeless Policy Update: Housing vs P-A-T-H Vlog by Derrick Soo Soo is going after the City of Oakland’s current Homeless Policy and calling for a new one: P-A-T-H , which is Permanent Access To Housing Stay tuned. Note from Zennie62Media and … Read more
Toward A Self-Governance Model For Homeless Camps In Oakland – By Derrick Soo ONN – Toward A Self-Governance Model For Homeless Camps In Oakland – By Derrick Soo Establishing a Self-Governance Model, sets up the “Foundation” for True Affordable Housing to move forward with Tiny Homes on Oakland Land Trust Property’s. The “Modern Day” Starter … Read more
Cities of Emeryville and Oakland Announce Opening of Family Matters Emergency Shelter for Families Families offered shelter, services, support, and meals Oakland and Emeryville announce opening of new emergency shelter for unhoused families https://t.co/40vbC41A9m — Libby Schaaf (@LibbySchaaf) June 9, 2020 Oakland, CA – Today Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Emeryville Mayor Christian Patz were … Read more
Oakland – I cannot get over the fact the Mayor or her “handlers”, in her recent letter to supporters, attempted to coop the whole series of recent events Protests to dancing in the streets as if she guided, orchestrated them all and should be embraced as a unifier and praised for it. What was well … Read more
Greg McConnell Oakland Jobs & Housing CEO On OBOT Court Win Over City Of Oakland ONN – Greg McConnell Oakland Jobs & Housing CEO On OBOT Court Win Over City Of Oakland 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
Ben Bartlett Speaking on the Housing Accountability Act ONN – 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 network that was launched June 2018. This is a major part of Zennie62Media , … Read more
Oakland’s Safe RV Park Issues now Life Threatening. Vlogger Derrick Soo. ONN – Oakland’s Safe RV Park For Homeless Has Issues That Are Now Life Threatening Vlogger Derrick Soo Raw transcript of video: welcome everybody Derek Soo you’re 2020 to Auckland Maori Oh candidate it’s been an insane 24 hours if you’ve been following along … Read more
Congratulations to current Oakland City Clerk LaTonda Simmons, who’s professionalism and leadership is unmatched! Oakland City Administrator Appoints Interim Assistant City Administrators LaTonda Simmons and Jason Mitchell, both seasoned senior leaders and Oakland natives, tapped for City’s executive leadership team Oakland, CA — Today Oakland City Administrator Ed Reiskin announced the appointment of two Interim … Read more
Oakland had some indication that coal was one of the potential commodities that might be handled” prior to contracting with developer, Court finds. OAKLAND, Ca – The City of Oakland (“City”) breached its contract with Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal (“OBOT”), a City-selected developer at the former Oakland Army Base, according to the United States … Read more
Dear Oaklander, Heading into our 11th week sheltering in place, I’m inspired by recent wins for our community, such as the extension of my emergency eviction moratorium and a fall ballot initiative to provide Oakland youth with more political power! In this newsletter you’ll find: Updates on Oakland’s eviction moratorium extension Efforts to grant youth … Read more
Zennie62Media note: that a budget can be structured during a Worldwide Pandemic and not include a calculation for a request for a Federal Government Bailout is totally wild. The Mayor of Oakland needs to think and do out of the box, because we’re not in a situation that allows the same-old, same-old. A dollar figure … 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
Oakland California Called Most House Poor City In The West By Siegemedia And The Zebra ONN – Oakland California Called Most House Poor City In The West By Siegemedia And The Zebra I received an interesting letter from Siegemedia’s Karlyn McKell. It went like this: Hi Zennie, I hope you are staying safe and … Read more
In early 2017, Berkeley Councilmember Ben Bartlett (among others) sounded the call for what are called “micro-homes”. The plan, the brainchild of San Francisco Developer Patrick Kennedy, of Panoramic Interests, remarked to the press that tension among residents was caused by close spaces. Kennedy’s idea for micro-apartments, in contrast, intended to offer privacy as a … 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 Eviction Moratorium Information ONN – By the YouTube Channel “public education struggle”, which reports: As of early April, 31% of renters in the United States cannot pay rent. No one should have to choose between paying rent to a landlord or feeding their children. We want you to know about some of your rights … Read more
Oakland, CA – Mayor Libby Schaaf, Vice Mayor Larry Reid, and City Councilmember Loren Taylor joined with community and philanthropic leaders today to announce the opening of Operation HomeBase, a new COVID-19 isolation trailer program located on Hegenberger Road in East Oakland. The new trailers were donated by the State of California to the City … Read more
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
First Oakland Homeless COVID-19 Cases Reported By Derrick Soo, Today April 27 2020 ONN – First Oakland Homeless COVID-19 Cases Reported By Derrick Soo, Today April 27 2020 Soo: “First Confirmed COVID-19 Outbreak in Oakland Homeless encampment. 7 people moved by ROOTS Community Healthcare into Quarantine at Comfort Inn. Friday. New Safe RV Park at … Read more
Oakland’s Housing Justice Initiative: Centro Legal de la Raza ONN – Oakland’s Housing Justice Initiative: Centro Legal De La Raza Another YouTube video from Oakland City Attorney Barbara Parker’s YouTube Channel. The text reports “Featured interview: Centro Legal de la Raza on the Oakland City Attorney’s Housing Justice Initiative.” Stay tuned. Note from Zennie62Media and … Read more
Oakland Virtual Town Hall ONN – Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Heads Virtual Town Hall Meeting Of April 9th The Mayor of Oakland, Libby Schaaf, headed this virtual town hall meeting, April 9th, 2020 ( Multistreaming with https://ift.tt/2RqAlSQ). Prior to the one-hour-and-59 minute online event, the Mayor’s Office issued this email: Hello Oakland, We are meeting … Read more
Maraskeshia Smith, Oakland Assistant City Administrator, Left The City Of Oakland This Week ONN – Maraskeshia Smith, Oakland Assistant City Administrator, Left The City Of Oakland This Week Breaking News: Maraskeshia Smith, the former 18-year veteran of the City of Cincinnati who took the job of Oakland Assistant City Administrator June 5th, 2018, has reportedly … Read more
Ed Reiskin To Be New Oakland City Adminstrator; Mayor Schaaf Picks Former San Francisco MUNI Head ONN – Ed Reiskin To Be New Oakland City Administrator; Mayor Schaaf Picks Former San Francisco MUNI Head UPDATE: Robert Bobb, Former Oakland CAO, Praises Ed Reiskin, The Next CAO UPDATE: Mayor Libby Schaaf Announces Appointment of Edward … Read more
Oakland City Attorney’s Housing Justice Initiative ONN – Introduction to the City Attorney’s Housing Justice Initiative Sign of the times: Oakland City Attorney Barbara Parker’s last YouTube video was uploaded to her channel three years ago. This new video was uploaded three hours ago, today. The City Attorney’s Housing Justice Initiative was introduced December 19th … Read more
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Hires Susan Manhemier For Police Chief – John Jones Weighs In John Arthur Jones III is Director of Community and Political Engagement from June 1, 2018 to present, in Oakland, California. Mr. Jones focusing on anti-displacement efforts including keeping black residents and black-owned businesses in Oakland as well as preserving the … Read more
Mobile Mayor At Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market For March 7 2020 ONN – Mobile Mayor At Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market For March 7 2020 Donald Richardson is Zennie62Media Vlogger on the scene for the Mayor of Oakland’s scheduled “Mobile Mayor” meetup at Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market. Here’s what the Mayor’s Office reported: … Read more
Mobile Mayor At Oakland Farmers Market ONN – Mobile Mayor At Grand Lake Oakland Farmers Market Donald Richardson is Zennie62Media Vlogger on the scene for the Mayor of Oakland’s scheduled “Mobile Mayor” meetup at Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market. Here’s what the Mayor’s Office reported: WHAT: On Saturday, March 7th Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf … Read more
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Must Fight Coronavirus, With Lots Of Hand Sanitizer At Grand Lake Event ONN – Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Must Fight Coronavirus, With Lots Of Hand Sanitizer At Grand Lake Farmers Market Event The Mayor of Oakland sent a media advisory for her “Mobile Mayor” event at the Grand Lake Farmers Market … Read more
Maraskeshia Smith: Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Must Make Her CAO To Correct Ed Reiskin Pay Issue ONN – Maraskeshia Smith: Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Must Make Her CAO To Correct Ed Reiskin Pay Issue Maraskeshia Smith is currently the City of Oakland’s Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. She came to the City of Oakland from Cincinnati … Read more
Oakland A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Proposal CBA Steering Commitee Meeting February 22 2020 ONN – Oakland A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Proposal CBA Steering Commitee Meeting February 22 2020 A letter of information I received from the City Of Oakland. Good morning! The Howard Terminal CBA Steering Committee will convene this Saturday, February 22nd from 10:00 … Read more
Today, as we observe the chosen birthday and legacy of Frederick Douglass, Pete Buttigieg penned an op-ed in The State discussing how we must invest in Black America to create a truly equitable America: The State: A Pete Buttigieg presidency will invest in building a stronger future for Black America By Pete Buttigieg South Carolina … Read more
Dan Kalb: Oakland District One Councilmember 2020 ReElection Live Interview ONN – Dan Kalb: Oakland District One Councilmember 2020 ReElection Live Interview The Zennie62 on YouTube Livestream talk with District One Councilmember Dan Kalb runs over 42 minutes, and includes his extensive run-down of how the City of Oakland is addressing housing affordability and the … Read more
Here’s Why Jeremy Gong Really Isn’t Running For The Oakland City Council District 1 Seat In 2020 ONN – Here’s Why Jeremy Gong Really Isn’t Running For The Oakland City Council District 1 Seat In 2020 So, I figured out why Jeremy Gong isn’t running for the Oakland City Council District One Seat in 2020. … Read more
In Oakland State Of The City Address Mayor Schaaf Touts Trickle Down Economics To Reduce Rents ONN – In Oakland State Of The City Address Mayor Schaaf Touts Trickle Down Economics To Reduce Rents Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has joined the conservative bandwagon that says more market rate housing development will, eventually, cause lower rents. … Read more
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s 2020 State Of The City Address: What I Want To Hear ONN – Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s 2020 State Of The City Address: What I Want To Hear Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s 2020 State Of The City Address: What I Want To Hear. The 50th Mayor of Oakland, Libby Schaaf, is … Read more
ZENNIE62MEDIA At Super Bowl LIV, Las Vegas Stadium, Kobe Bryant, Jerry Brown Dissed Poor Oaklanders ONN – ZENNIE62MEDIA At Super Bowl LIV, Las Vegas Stadium, Kobe Bryant, Jerry Brown Dissed Poor Oaklanders A wide-ranging YouTube live on Zennie62 for Tuesday night. We talked about my upcoming trip to cover Super Bowl LIV Week in … Read more