Atlanta via Tel Aviv – UVeye, an Israeli supplier of high-tech vehicle-inspection systems, is planning to expand in the United States with the introduction of products especially designed for car dealers, used-car auction houses and major vehicle-fleet operators. The company plans to open sales and product development offices in Ohio and New York within the … Read more
On Tuesday, June 10th, 2020, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its newly elected 2020–2021 Board of Governors. The governors will take office at the first regularly scheduled board meeting of the new term. Elected to the Board for the first time: Debra Zane, Casting Directors Branch Ava DuVernay, Directors Branch Stephen … Read more
Atlanta Police Shown Fighting, Shooting Unarmed Rayshard Brooks At University Ave Wendy’s Saturday ONN – Atlanta Police Shown Fighting, Shooting Unarmed Rayshard Brooks At University Ave Wendy’s Saturday The vlog goes with the post “Atlanta Police Killed Unarmed Black Man At Wendy’s On Univerity Avenue Early Saturday Morning” on Oakland News Now. UPDATE: Georgia Bureau … Read more
01 Intro Speeches – Dance In The Streets For Revolution – Mali Watkins – Alameda, CA – 6-12-2020 ONN – Dance In The Streets For Revolution For Mali Watkins In Alameda, CA: Kenny Hoff Vlog Note: The maker of the vlog “Dance In The Streets For Revolution For Mali Watkins In Alameda, CA: Kenny Hoff … Read more
02 The March – Dance In The Streets For Revolution – Mali Watkins – Alameda, CA – 6-12-2020 ONN – March: Dance In The Streets For Revolution For Mali Watkins In Alameda, CA: Kenny Hoff Vlog Dance In The Streets For Revolution For Mali Watkins In Alameda, CA: Kenny Hoff Vlog Note: The maker of … Read more
Atlanta Police Killed Unarmed Black Man At Wendy’s On Univerity Avenue Early Saturday Morning ONN – Atlanta Police Killed Unarmed Black Man At Wendy’s On Univerity Avenue Early Saturday Morning UPDATE: Georgia Bureau of Investigation Press Release GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Atlanta June 13, 2020 Update #1 (June 13, 2020) The deceased subject … Read more
Port of Oakland picks longtime shipping vet as Maritime Director Bryan Brandes asked to lead bounce-back from COVID-19, help shape future Oakland, Calif. – June 12, 2020: Longtime shipping industry executive Bryan Brandes has been named Maritime Director at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today he was selected following a nationwide search. Mr. … Read more
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), and Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) introduced a bill to remove Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol. The bill, the Confederate Monument Removal Act, originally introduced by Congresswoman Lee in 2017 in the wake of the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, would remove all statues of people who … Read more
NFL AND BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME HOST THIRD ANNUAL QUARTERBACK COACHING SUMMIT New York (NFL) – In partnership with the Black College Football Hall of Fame the NFL today announced that the third annual Quarterback Coaching Summit will take place virtually from June 22-23. NFL and NCAA assistant coaches will take part in … Read more
COVID-19 impacts: Full imports and exports down 14.6; 10.7 percent respectively Oakland – Port of Oakland loaded container volume decreased 12.7 percent last month from May 2019 totals, according to data released today. The Port had been expecting cargo decline due to continued COVID-19 impacts on global shipping. The Port of Oakland pointed to lower … Read more
This Friday In Alameda: Dance In The Streets For Revolution To Celebrate Mali Watkins ONN – This Friday In Alameda: Dance In The Streets For Revolution To Celebrate Mali Watkins A press release sent to Zennie62Media, which reads: WHAT: Dance your heart out and raise your voices in joyful protest. Bring your signs. Bring water. … Read more
I just received a press release from the Oakland Unified School District with the title: At Tonight’s Board of Education Meeting, Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell Will Discuss Changes to Police Services in this Time of Nationwide Protests Against Systemic Racism Perhaps this will be the time the Oakland Unified School District gets rid of its god … Read more
PG&E Is Moving From San Francisco To Oakland In A Freaking Huge Development Two Years In The Making ONN – PG&E Is Moving From San Francisco To Oakland In A Freaking Huge Development Two Years In The Making A major development that will alter the development future of Downtown Oakland and Uptown Oakland. Here’s PG&E’s … Read more
Oakland, Calif. – June 8, 2020: The Port of Oakland today issued the following statement regarding racial justice and the killing May 25 of George Floyd in Minneapolis: The Port of Oakland, as a member of the Oakland East Bay community and a public enterprise of international commerce, supports the movement for social and racial … Read more
Oakland Schools: OUSD’s Young Adult Program Celebrates Graduation in the Time of COVID-19 as part of the Class of 2020 Oakland, CA — As graduations from all District-run schools have now concluded, OUSD wants to recognize some special students who also celebrated commencement. They are the students of the Young Adult Program (YAP) which serves … Read more
Oakland, CA – For the sixth day in a row, Oakland saw demonstrations of large groups throughout the City. Yesterday’s demonstrations were once again overwhelmingly peaceful and exemplary of Oakland’s long history of the community exercising their First Amendment right and making their voices heard on matters that effect the community. “Tonight was another example … Read more
Thousands of Oakland Youth and Activists Lead March in Solidarity with George Floyd as Alameda county announces curfews Oakland, CA – Yesterday, young people from across the East Bay led a peaceful march to show solidarity with George Floyd’s family and the Black community at large, which falls victim to the systemic racism and barbarity … Read more
In the Wake of COVID-19 and Murder of George Floyd, Congresswoman Barbara Lee Calls for Formation of Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced legislation calling for the establishment of the first United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT). The Commission will examine the effects … Read more
Washington, DC – Shot with rubber bullets, targeted with stun grenades, tear gassed, physically attacked, pepper sprayed and arrested. Cleveland even tried to ban the press from the city. This is journalism in America right now as reporters cover the unrest across the country following the murder of George Floyd. As journalists risk their safety … Read more
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan must put aside their differences and collaborate to save our City of Oakland. Word is they have not spoken in weeks – what a shame two smart progressive Democrats that can’t have a conversation if that doesn’t size up the problem with our country … Read more
Racist Oakland Woman Tries Anonymous Text, Offers Stupid White Supremacist Take On Protest Blog Post ONN – Racist Oakland Woman Tries Anonymous Text, Offers Stupid White Supremacist Take On Protest Blog Post This happens more and more: a person is so anxious to show that I, personally, am wrong about a news account, that they … Read more
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE ETHICAL SOCIETY OF POLICE The Ethical Society of Police is absolutely disgusted and angry over the senseless murder of Mr. George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department. We believe the decision to fire Officers Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao, Thomas Lane, and J Alexander Kueng for the murder of … 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
Medford, Oregon – With just the right condiment, a plain salad becomes a festival of flavors, a plate of vegetables transforms into a delectable stroll through a country garden, and an ordinary bowl of pasta becomes a savory work of art. And perhaps no condiment covers as many different foods and as many different cultures … 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
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
Note: this is based on an OUSD Press Release issued just hours before the event – yes, the same day; Zennie62Media missed the email at the time. Oakland, CA – On Thursday evening, May 21, Oakland came together to celebrate African American students in an unprecedented way. It will be the 19th Annual African American … 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
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
This starts as a letter from Oakland Unified School District’s Chief Systems and Services Officer, Preston Thomas. Hello Oakland Unified Community, Feed as many hungry students as possible. That is the mission that drives an incredible team of OUSD staff and community partners who serve Oakland families at 12 food distribution sites twice a week. … Read more
First Grade Teacher Moved to Tears by Gift for School ONN – Oakland Teacher Peter Limata Moved to Tears By Ellen Degeneres Show Gift For School This was the feel-good-story of the day for Oakland and America. On The YouTube Channel of the Ellen Degeneres Show, the writers explained: Ellen surprised first grade teacher Peter … Read more
Jack Dorsey, Twitter Founder And CEO Sends Huge Donation to OUSD and City of Oakland to Help Close Digital Divide Less Than 24-Hours After Press Conference Oakland, CA – Less than 24 hours after OUSD, the City of Oakland, and partner organizations held a news conference to announce an ambitious plan to close the digital … Read more
Oakland, CA – City of Oakland news. To encourage physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic and in alignment with the Alameda County Public Health Order in effect through the end of May, the City of Oakland is implementing the following measures at City parks, starting on Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 31: · To … 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
Mayor Of Oakland Economic Recovery Council Shows She Doesn’t Get The Immediacy Of Our Problem ONN – Mayor Of Oakland Economic Recovery Council Shows She Doesn’t Get The Immediacy Of Our Problem The Mayor of Oakland sent a press release via her assistantpress release via her assistant that I still can’t get over. It … Read more
Harvard-Bound Skyline High Senior Eleanor Wikstrom Makes History, Becoming First Ever CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year from Oakland Oakland, CA — Eleanor Wikstrom from Skyline High School has a unique set of skills. She studies as hard as anyone, pulling a 4.0 GPA that has her heading to Harvard University in the fall. She is … 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
Norwegian Cruise Line Passenger Ships At Port Of Oakland Until Economy Recovers ONN – Norwegian Cruise Line Passenger Ships At Port Of Oakland Until Economy Recovers The Port of Oakland Press Release tells you that Norwegian Cruise Line Passenger Ships are coming to Oakland. It reads… Three passenger vessels will idle here with only crew … 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