Google Is Perpetuating Racist Stereotypes About Oakland In Its Search Pages ONN – Google Is Perpetuating Racist Stereotypes About Oakland In Its Search Pages – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube If I happen to type Oakland News Now on Google, a list of questions on the first page of results ask questions that are racist: Is … Read more
Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Dec. 28, 2020 – LG Electronics will introduce its first-ever QNED Mini LED TVs at the all virtual CES® 2021 as its top-of-the-line product offering among its 2021 premium LCD TV lineup. LG’s newest TVs represent a giant leap forward in LCD TV picture quality. Thanks to quantum dot and NanoCell technologies … Read more
Timing Of Vandalism Of Breonna Taylor Bust In Oakland, Suspiciously Close To Nashville Incident ONN – Timing Of Vandalism Of Breonna Taylor Bust In Oakland, Suspiciously Close To Nashville Explosion – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube I know people, or some, hate conspiracy theories, but these days one can’t help but come to a conclusion about … Read more
National Security Agency Review Teams Briefing Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by President-elect Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware This post based on press release sent directly to Zennie62Media by Biden-Harris Transition Team. In the speech, the video for which is also presented below, President-Elect Biden points to the Trump Administration for actions by the Department … Read more
America Hates Smart Black Men, Which Is Why Smart Black Men Must Be Even Smarter Let’s face it: America hates smart black men. Now, when I mean smart, I do not mean just book smart or credentialed-smart, but not fearing to be intellectually-confident smart. That produces a dynamic where even a good set of people … Read more
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Announce Members of the White House Office of Digital Strategy Washington, DC – Today, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced members of the White House Office of Digital Strategy. These diverse, accomplished, and talented individuals demonstrate that the president and vice president-elect are building … Read more
It is now two days after Christmas 2020, and once-regular Zennie62Media guest Rick Gates has still not received the pardon he expected to receive from President Donald Trump. That, as Trump has pardoned Paul Manfort, Roger Stone, and George Papadopoulos. Here’s what the White House printed as the reasons for why a pardon was granted: … Read more
Current and Former Edna Brewer Middle School Musicians Make Guest Appearance in New Pixar/Disney Movie, Soul Oakland, CA – Many musicians dream of performing on the biggest stages possible, and it doesn’t get much bigger than a feature-length Disney movie. A group of current and former Edna Brewer Middle School musicians, and one who graduated … Read more
The baseball great and his development partner wants to team with a tribal lands developer for the light-on-specifics proposal focusing tribal casino and hotel development on the Coliseum land. Livestream above at 4:20 PM EST December 26th 2020. A source who wished to remain anonymous sent to this vlogger a seven-page copy of a document … Read more
NOW THATS HOW YOU PASS!!! MUST WATCH FIRST AMENDMENT From YouTube Channel: December 25, 2020 at 01:34PM ONN – Bay Area Transparency Has Positive Audit Report Visit With Colma, CA Police Department Where Bay Area Transparency writes: TO SUPPORT B.A.T. IF YOU NEED GROW PRODUCTS/LED LIGHTS AND MUCH MORE: https://www.hlgleds.com for those in the U.S.A … Read more
Hey Oakland, I’m Shopping On Christmas Eve 2020 In Fayetteville, Georgia During The Pandemic ONN – Hey Oakland, I’m Shopping On Christmas Eve 2020 In Fayetteville, Georgia During The Pandemic – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube An epic trip, this Oakland vlogger taking my Mom on a last-minute shopping expedition to Publix and to Ross and … Read more
Save The Alley Oakland Fundraiser Now Less Than $10K Away From $75,000 Goal From YouTube Channel: December 23, 2020 at 05:50PM ONN – Save The Alley Oakland Fundraiser Now Less Than $10K Away From $75,000 Goal The effort to Save The Alley – The Alley Cat Bar at 3325 Grand Avenue – that started last … Read more
PSYCHO COP GOES OFF!! FIRST AMENDMENT SAN MATEO, CA From YouTube Channel: December 23, 2020 at 04:37PM ONN – TO DONATE TO MR. BAY AREA TRANSPARENCY: $peoplesauditor ON CASH APP [email protected] ON VENMO AND PAYPAL TO SUPPORT B.A.T. IF YOU NEED GROW PRODUCTS/LED LIGHTS AND MUCH MORE: https://www.hlgleds.com for those in the U.S.A https://ift.tt/3gVBayl for … Read more
The letter below was originally presented in “Rebecca Kaplan Calling On Oakland Police to Stop Criminalizing Oakland Youth” here at Oakland News Now. It was digitized for presentation here. December 18, 2020 Dear Oakland City Councilmember Kaplan, We are writing on behalf of a consortium of youth development and community-based organizations including Black Organizing Project … Read more
Community and Council President Kaplan Call for OPD to Stop the Criminalization of Oakland Youth Oakland — This week, the Oakland Police Media Unit sent out a press release using inflammatory language to spread what the Chief said she “hoped” would be “alarm” about “juveniles committing violent crimes in Oakland.” (link). The release contained no … Read more
Oakland, CA – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) released the following statement congratulating Dr. Shirley Weber on her historic appointment to serve as California’s Secretary of State: “Congratulations to Assemblywoman Shirley Weber on her appointment to serve as California’s Secretary of State. Dr. Weber has been a bold leader throughout her career, most recently on her … Read more
I GOT ARRESTED!!! FALSE ARREST SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO FIRST AMENDMENT From YouTube Channel: December 22, 2020 at 10:14PM ONN – Bay Area Transparency Gets Arrested In South San Francisco In First Amendment Audit Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of … Read more
Alex Padilla Is Gavin Newsom’s Pick For California Senator, Over Rep Barbara Lee Of Oakland ONN – Alex Padilla Is Gavin Newsom’s Pick For California Senator, Over Rep Barbara Lee Of Oakland – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Alex Padilla Is Gavin Newsom’s Pick For California Senator, Over Rep Barbara Lee Of Oakland This is a … Read more
COVID-19 Stimulus Package Underwhelms After Months of Negotiations The League of Women Voters applauds bipartisan support and urges Congress to consider more relief WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase issued the following statement following passage of the new $900B coronavirus relief package under the CARES Act – … Read more
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Announce Additional Members of White House Senior Staff Washington – Today, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced additional members of the White House senior staff. These diverse, experienced, and talented individuals demonstrate that the president and vice president-elect are building an administration that looks … Read more
Washington – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13), senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, today released a statement on the latest COVID-19 relief package and omnibus bill passed in the House of Representatives and expected to pass the Senate later this evening. This deal comes eight months after the House and Senate agreed on the first … Read more
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Blasts $600 Stimulus: $600 In Ohio Is Not $600 In Oakland She Says ONN – Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Blasts $600 Stimulus: $600 In Ohio Is Not $600 In Oakland She Says – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Blasts $600 Stimulus: $600 In Ohio Is Not $600 In … Read more
First, Merry Christmas, everyone! Second, Let me repeat that title: “The Oakland City Council Budget Problem Is The Pandemic Councilmember Kaplan”. That take comes from a Twitter exchange that featured Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan posting this to a small set of other Oakland-focused Twitter accounts: This: They say the huge budget problem was … Read more
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Announce Additional Members of National Economic Council Washington – – Today, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced additional members of the National Economic Council (NEC). These qualified and talented individuals represent the incoming administration’s commitment to having a team of diverse experts ready to … Read more
The Press Office Of President-Elect Joe Biden sent the following to Zennie62Media. I applaud the bipartisan Congressional economic relief package that will deliver critical resources to fight COVID-19, including funding for vaccine distribution, and much needed temporary relief for workers, families, and small businesses. In November, the American people spoke clearly that now is a … Read more
PUT YOUR MASK ON!!!! FAIRFIELD, CA FIRST AMENDMENT COP WATCH From YouTube Channel: December 19, 2020 at 11:53PM ONN – Bay Area Transparency: Put Your Mask On! Fairfield, CA First Amendment Cop Watch Where a Fairfield, CA Police Officer gets too close to Bay Area Transparency, without a mask. Stay tuned. Note from Zennie62Media and … Read more
John Arthur Jones III Blasts Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Forgot Oakland City Council Exists From YouTube Channel: December 19, 2020 at 02:13PM ONN – John Arthur Jones III Blasts Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Forgot Oakland City Council Exists On Facebook, John Arthur Jones posted this missive about The Mayor of Oakland: The current Mayor of … Read more
Save The Alley! The Alley Cat Bar, the legendary local landmark at 3325 Grand Avenue in Oakland, and that’s so much a part of Oakland’s history, and is one of a few active piano bars in the World, needs our help to stay open during The Pandemic. So let’s save The Alley! As a long … Read more
Oakland – On Thursday, Mayor Libby Schaaf and City Administrator Ed Reiskin shared with City of Oakland employees the stark financial reality the City faces due to extreme revenue losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like all cities and local governments — and barring significant federal relief — Oakland must consider immediate measures to address … Read more
The Alameda County Health Care Services Agency today started providing some of the first COVID-19 vaccinations to frontline medical workers and first responders at highest risk for exposure during a Point-of-Distribution (POD) at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward. “The arrival of these first doses brings great hope to many including those who have battled against … Read more
Oakland – The City of Oakland is now the official proud owner of Clifton Hall Dormitory in the amenity rich, transit-friendly Rockridge neighborhood. The 63-unit, unoccupied building will provide deeply affordable, long- and short-term housing for Oakland seniors and families. Funds for this acquisition were granted to the City of Oakland through the State’s Project … Read more
Oakland Woman, Mugged By Four Young Boys, Calls For End To Youth Crime in Our City ONN – Oakland Woman, Mugged By Four Young Boys, Calls For End To Youth Crime in Our City – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Oakland Woman, Mugged By Four Young Boys, Calls For End To Youth Crime in Our City … Read more
The Afro-Brazilian Street Food King Of Oakland From YouTube Channel: December 17, 2020 at 09:00AM ONN – Oumar Diouf And The The Damel: Called The Afro-Brazilian Street Food King Of Oakland By Vice Vice writes: Oumar Diouf is a Senegalese chef whose culinary career blossomed while working in South America and led him to create … Read more
“YOU WANNA GET SILLY WE CAN GET SILLY!!” FIRST AMENDMENT AUDIT From YouTube Channel: December 16, 2020 at 10:51AM ONN – Dixon, CA Police Officer Says To Bay Area Transparency “You Wanna Get Silly?! We Can Get Silly! FIRST AMENDMENT AUDIT WITH DIXON, CA POLICE CHIEF. TO DONATE TO MR. BAY AREA TRANSPARENCY: $peoplesauditor ON … Read more
Negro Leagues Stats, Scott Boras Comments, Scalpers, and Christmas Pt 1 -By Richard Haick ONN – Negro Leagues Stats, Scott Boras Comments, Scalpers, and Christmas Pt 1 -By Richard Haick – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Major League Baseball finally recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of Negro leagues players. Sports agent, Scott Boras, says new stadium … Read more
The idea that 21 Club NYC is closing is like a bad dream for me. The news that the New York Restaurant planned to shut own for good March 9th, 2021 (barring action) hit me via a text message by my good friend Beth Schnitzer just something like 15 minutes ago, or so. Now I … Read more
Biden calls for unity as he accepts Electoral College win From YouTube Channel: December 15, 2020 at 10:01AM ONN – President-Elect Joe Biden Calls For Unity As He Accepts Electoral College Win The president-elect also took aim at President Donald Trump’s post-election legal challenges, saying Trump refuses to accept the will of people. Note from … Read more
An online letter from OUSD Oakland Unified School District Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell Dear OUSD Community: We recently shared our OUSD plan to reopen schools for in-person instruction with January 25, 2021 as our target starting date. Unfortunately, COVID transmission and cases in our county continue to worsen. Before we break for the winter holiday, I … Read more
“Don’t Defund Youth, Jobs, and Violence Prevention Programs” says Oakland Council President Rebecca Kaplan and Many Others Oakland – The Oakland Administration is presenting to the Oakland City Council a proposal to completely defund youth programs, jobs programs, and vital community healing programs in their proposed changes to the use of Oakland Measure Z violence … Read more
Don Perata Interview – 2010 Oakland Mayor’s Race Interview With The Man Who Almost Won But for rank-choice voting, Don Perata, and not Jean Quan, would have been our Mayor of Oakland. Don, best known as President pro tempore of the California State Senate, and later President of Perata Engineering (a lobbying company), was the … Read more