Oakland Safe RV Park not so Safe? ONN – Operation HomeBase is having Growing Pains. Insufficient food issues to Electricity cutting out constantly, are causing CONCERNS by Residents. On Monday, February 3rd, 2020, The City of Oakland opened what was called a safe parking site for 67 actual recreational vehicle travel trailers (27 feet, 23 … Read more
Black Ministers in SF Call for Churches to Stay Closed, COVID-19 Testing, Education in African American Community Noon Rally Today, Memorial Day, S.F. City Hall Bay Area Black Preachers Call for Churches and Government Commitment to Protect the Health of Congregations Pastors Should Rely on Science to Guide Church Re-openings; Government Must Provide Testing, Medical … Read more
Oakland – Mayor Libby Schaaf and the Selection Panel for the Police Commission today announced the opening of the application process to serve on the Oakland Police Commission. The Police Commission was established in October 2017 after voters approved Measure LL with over 83% support on the November 8, 2016 ballot. HIGHLIGHT: Tom Hanks 2020 … Read more
Oakland, CA – Following a unanimous 8-0 confirmation vote by the City Council, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf administered the oath of office to Ed Reiskin at City Hall on Wednesday to swear him in as Oakland’s City Administrator. Mr. Reiskin was appointed by Mayor Schaaf for the position in April after a national recruitment process. … 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
On LA Rams $500 Million NFL Stadium Debt Request: Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Has Money Issues Too ONN – On LA Rams $500 Million NFL Stadium Debt Request: Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Has Money Issues Too Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest … 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
Press Conference Scheduled: OUSD and City of Oakland Announce Plan to CLOSE the Digital Divide; Bold $12.5 Million Plan Launches on Thursday! Oakland, CA – “It’s time to close the digital divide once and for all,” is the rallying cry of the leaders of a new effort to support students and families in Oakland. The … Read more
Raiders Sign CB Prince Amukamara. BY Joseph Armendariz ONN – Las Vegas Raiders Sign CB Prince Amukamara By Joseph Armendariz Las Vegas Raiders sign free-agent Prince amukamara from the Chicago Bears the 30 year old 2019 Stats: 10 pass deflections 1 forced fumble 1 force recovery in 15 games. The Bears released him in February … Read more
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s “Action Alert” On Proposed Police Commission Reform ACTION ALERT Dear Oaklanders, Last week’s City Council meeting was suddenly cancelled and now the Council will vote TOMORROW on the proposal by Councilmembers Kaplan and Kalb that would seriously compromise public safety. Their proposal could allow Oakland’s Police Commission — a group of … Read more
Oakland School Board Candidate Interviews District 1, Question 6 OUSD ONN – From the Oakland Education Association YouTube Channel, which reports: 2020 OUSD School Board candidates are asked, “Students and families identified lack of student support, class size, deteriorating school facilities, high teacher turnover, and outdated curricular resources as the highest priority issues facing our … Read more
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s Email On Limiting Police Commission Powers Was Wrong ONN – Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s Email On Limiting Police Commission Powers Was Wrong The Mayor of Oakland sent an email that describes the Oakland Police Commission as a “citizens committee” as if that’s a bad thing. It was poorly conceived and considered. … 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
Resurrection Oakland Service 4/26/2020 ONN – Oakland Church “Resurrection Oakland” Livestream Service For April 26, 2020 Once again, Oakland Church “Resurrection Oakland” at 17th and Franklin in Downtown Oakland, has this livestreamed church service while we’re all sheltered-in-place. AFTER SERVICE TODAY: Our hope is to be a church where both believers and skeptics can wrestle … Read more
Oakland Schools News: OUSD Board of Education Makes Two Major Moves, Signing Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell to New Contract and Officially Hiring District’s New Chief Business Officer Oakland, CA – On Wednesday evening, April 22, the OUSD Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting in which the Directors made two significant decisions involving the leadership … Read more
Georgia Gov Kemp Opening Businesses Where Social Distancing Is Impossible ONN – Georgia Gov Kemp Opening Businesses Where Social Distancing Is Impossible The Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issues an order to allow certain businesses to reopen, saying “Due to favorable data & more testing, gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, cosmetologists, hair … Read more
The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce sent out this request, which I have elected to re-post and amplify here at Oakland News Now. Tell Oakland City Council to Not its Abuse of Emergency Powers Friday afternoon the Oakland City Council – led by Council President Rebecca Kaplan – cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting set for … Read more
Local Oakland Leaders Announce COVID-19 Racial Disparities Task Force Oakland, CA – Mayor Libby Schaaf and regional leaders announced the formation of an emergency task force to immediately address the racialized impacts of the COVID-19 virus and create state legislation to reduce health disparities for people of color. The COVID-19 Racial Disparities Task Force will … Read more
Oakland And Alameda County Require Face Masks Starting Midnight Friday April 17 2020 ONN – Oakland And Alameda County Require Face Masks Starting Midnight Friday April 17 2020 Alameda County and Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson issued this order: Alameda County Health Officer Issues Order for the Public and Workers to Wear Face Coverings to … Read more
City Of Oakland Lawsuit vs NFL And Oakland Raiders Survives ZOOM Hearing; Dismiss Motion Not Dead ONN – City Of Oakland Lawsuit vs NFL And Oakland Raiders Survives ZOOM Hearing; Dismiss Motion Not Dead ZOOM was the software used to allow the public and media to view the “motion to dismiss” hearing online. According to … Read more
Resurrection Oakland Easter Service 4/12/2020 ONN – Resurrection Oakland, A New Church In Oakland, Posted Easter Sunday Service 4/12/2020 “Resurrection Oakland”, located at 1701 Franklin St. in Downtown Oakland, and at this website, posted its “shelter-in-place” oriented Easter Sunday Service for 2020 on its YouTube Channel. The church has a new approach, formed to a … Read more
Las Vegas Stadium Issues Part 3; Jameis Winston & Cam Newton Talk 3 ONN – Las Vegas Stadium Issues Part 3; Jameis Winston & Cam Newton Talk 3 Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media , Inc. … Read more
Clayton County Georgia Sheriff Issues Shelter In Place Policy To Deal With Pandemic ONN – Clayton County Georgia Sheriff Issues Shelter In Place Policy To Deal With Pandemic 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
Watch Full Coronavirus Coverage – March 27 | NBC News Now (Live Stream) ONN – President Trump signed stimulus bill moments ago. NBC News NOW is live, reporting breaking news and developing stories in real time. We are on the scene, covering the most important stories of the day and taking deep dives on issues … Read more
OUSD Issues Statement in Response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Belief that Schools Will Not Reopen Before End of 2019-20 School Year In the KPIX video above, California Governor Gavin Newsom said that the pandemic was likely to keep many schools closed through the summer. Below is the Oakland Unified School District’s response. Oakland, CA — … Read more
The “M” In “Allegiant Stadium” Was Misaligned, A Metaphor For Raiders Las Vegas Stadium Problems ONN – The “M” In “Allegiant Stadium” Was Misaligned, A Metaphor For Raiders Las Vegas Stadium Problems. On the morning of March 10th, 2020, at 8:20 AM, the “M” that was to complete the installation of the name “Allegiant Stadium” … Read more
COVID-19 Causing Las Vegas Stadium Hotel Tax Revenue To Take Massive Fall, Clark County Taxpayers Co ONN – COVID-19 Causing Las Vegas Stadium Hotel Tax Revenue To Take Massive Fall, Clark County Taxpayers Could Take Hit COVID-19 Causing Las Vegas Stadium Hotel Tax Revenue To Take Massive Fall, Clark County Taxpayers Could Take Hit As … Read more
Tom Steyer Speech As He Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race After Poor Showing In South Carolina ONN – Tom Steyer Speech As He Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race After Poor Showing In South Carolina. Mr. Steyer gave a rousing speech to mark the end of his run, and then left this email with … Read more
Ex-Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick Brainlessly Blasts Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Police Commission ONN – Ex-Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick Brainlessly Blasts Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Police Commission Ex-Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick Brainlessly Blasts Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Police Commission Fired Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick committed the ultimate sin of public service and brainlessly blasted Oakland … Read more
Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick Fired By Mayor Libby Schaaf, Police Commission, Livestream ONN – Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick Fired By Mayor Libby Schaaf, Police Commission, Livestream Zennie62Media’s Oakland News Now was the first to release the rumor that this action was going to be taken, and was done last night. 26 hours later, … Read more
Trump pardons Edward DeBartolo, Jr., Michael Milken, Ariel Friedler, Bernard Kerik, Paul Pogue, Angela Stanton, Rod Blagojevich, Tynice Nichole Hall, Crystal Munoz, and Judith Negron. Atlanta – The Office Of the Press Secretary of Donald Trump issued this statement: Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Executive Grants of Clemency Today, President Donald J. Trump signed … Read more
Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan Thanks Moms 4 Housing, And Works To Obtain Affordable Housing From County’s Property Auction List Oakland, CA – For the past several weeks, Moms 4 Housing, a group of Oakland homeless mothers and their children had been residing in a formerly-vacant home in West Oakland. An Alameda County Superior … Read more
CEO Action For Diversity And Inclusion Tests Your Racism And Sexism At CES Las Vegas 2020 ONN – CEO Action For Diversity And Inclusion Tests Your Racism And Sexism At CES Las Vegas 2020 CEO Action For Diversity And Inclusion is an organization that represents a cross-section of more than 450 CEOs and 12 million … Read more
ISSUES, the popular independent magazine and bookstore that was once located at 20 Glen Ave just off Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, was about to close its doors this year. The good news is ISSUES will remain open, and it’s at a new location: 644 40th Street #102 near Mac Arthur BART Station. This is thanks … Read more