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London (Special to ZennieReport.com) – This afternoon [13 June 2024] the UK Prime Minister met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 Summit in Italy. The leaders welcomed G7 efforts to provide Ukraine with significant new funding, enabled by the profits from frozen Russian assets, and to keep working further on avenues to use … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The City of Oakland (Hereinafter “The City”) recommends authorizing the City Administrator and/or their designee to negotiate and execute a purchase sale agreement with the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) for The City’s undivided fifty-percentinterest of real property at 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA. The City owns a … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Author’s Note: there’s an email listserve of newly-published academic research that comes to this blogger’s email account daily. Normally, the subject does not concern urban planning, economics, and development, so on the rare occasion it does, it gets my attention. When the document focuses on the San Francisco / Oakland … Read more
London (Special to ZennieReport.com) – In the margins of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the Leaders of Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and France reaffirmed their full support for the comprehensive deal outlined by President Biden that would lead to an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of … Read more
Las Vegas (Special to ZennieReport.com) – This post is based on a letter to the Las Vegas Stadium Authority written by Sacramento Lawyer Jeremy Koo, which came up with the wild idea that a loss of 8 games played at home by the Oakland A’s in their Las Vegas Ballpark would negatively impact bond payment … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Author’s Note: On Jul 29, 2023, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao look a large contengent from Oakland to Vietnam on a trade mission. There has never been an English-written account from anyone who went on the trip other than Mayor Thao herself. Until now. This is an important presentation because it … Read more
Berkeley (Special to ZennieReport.com) – James Chang, the Berkeley Political Aide, noted Affordable Housing Expert, and Chief of Staff to Berkeley Councilmember Ben Bartlett, is fighting back against false claims against him. Earlier this year, a hit piece published by The Daily Californian and communicating those false claims was created, called news, done without complete … Read more
London (Special to ZennieReport.com) – UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak explains the rather tiny 0.6% growth in the UK Economy. Today, the economy has grown by 0.6%. But what does that news mean for you? UK gross domestic product (GDP) is the measure of the size of a country’s economy and is used to … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – In 2023, The Oakland Public Ethics Commission’s investigator Simon Russell reported to the PEC Board that in response to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s then-proposed cuts for the 2023-2025 budget , he would need four investigators to deal with the then current workload without putting cases on hold. Now, it appears … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Lakeshore Cafe at 3257 Lakeshore Avenue near Lake Merritt, this Oakland vlogger’s most favorite place to have breakfast and interview Oaklanders, is sadly closing May 27th of this year. On the Instagram profile for the popular eatery was posted this message: Dear Lakeshore Café Customers: Lakeshore Cafe will be permanently … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Legendary Hip Hop Journalist and San Francisco State Professor Davey Cook AKA “Davey D” sent this column exclusively to Zennie62Media for publication (website at SF State). It underscores the completely racist attacks the San Francisco Chronicle and its quasi-alter-ego publication SFGate have taken against Horn Barbecue. Zennie62Media asserts that a … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – There’s an idea out there that one major contributor to the City of Oakland’s $175 million budget deficit (see report) is unpaid business taxes and license fees. But is it? Len Rafael, Oakland Accountant and candidate for the District One City Council Seat currently held by Dan Kalb, shared this … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Kuidaore Handroll Bar, a new sushi bar offering a modern twist on traditional Japanese hand rolls, just opened at 431 Water Street in Jack London Square, Oakland (website). Kuidaore Handroll Bar specializes in sustainably sourced seafood, including salmon, bluefin tuna and yellowtail as well as local sustainable caviar, highest-grade wagyu … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Oakland homeless increased by 9 percent over two years and overall in Alameda County the ranks are still growing. That is the truth-spin from this Alameda County press release sent to Zennie62Media. The rest is below. Overall homelessness dropped by three percent in Alameda County, with the number of homeless … Read more
Washington D.C. (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The in-town pool has gathered at 7:12 p.m. by the Palm Room doors for President Biden’s departure to the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ (APAICS) 30th Annual Gala, which will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. POTUS is scheduled to speak at 7:35 p.m. President … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The recent column by Scott Osler in the San Francisco Chronicle and titled “Lawsuit endangers A’s purchase of Alameda County’s half of Coliseum site” (behind a paywall) is a study in how a story can go awry because the author did not do his homework. Rather than look at the … Read more
London (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The King of England has been pleased to appoint Dr Derrick Anderson, CBE, DL, as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for the ceremonial county of the West Midlands. Derrick Anderson Background Derrick Anderson had a career working in the public sector, including as Chief Executive of Wolverhampton Council and of the London … Read more
Washington D.C. (Special to ZennieReport.com) – President Biden named 19 Americans to get the Presidential Medal of Freedom. They are led by the first female Speaker of The House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) California, San Francisco. The other 18 are led by the legendary South Carolina Representative James Clyburn, and the equally-legendary John Kerry. Here’s … Read more
Atlanta (Special to ZennieReport.com) – On this National Day of Prayer, we recognize the power of prayer to strengthen our spirits, draw us together, and create hope for a better tomorrow. The right to practice our faiths freely and openly is enshrined in the Constitution and remains at the core of our American spirit. For … Read more
London (Special to ZennieReport.com) – UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s speech at the Society of Editors 25th Anniversary Conference in London. From: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP Published 30 April 2024 Delivered on: 30 April 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Good morning. … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Oakland Auditor Michael Auditor Houston sent a press release on the details behind that embarrassing grant snafu of last year to Zennie62Media, Inc.. What follows is the entire contents of that release. Today, The City of Oakland Office of the City Auditor released a report summarizing its audit of … Read more
Washington DC (Special to ZennieReport.com) – This is from the White House Background Press Call of April 30th 2024. MODERATOR: Thank you. And thank you, everyone, for joining today’s White House Background Press Call this afternoon to preview the upcoming National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure. On today’s White House Background Press Call, we have … Read more
Berkeley (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The story of James Chang, Chief of Staff for Berkeley City Councilmember Ben Bartlett, has not been effectively told. This is part of an effort to share who James Chang really is and the degree to which he truly cares about Berkeley and the City of Berkeley Government. To that … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Port of Oakland was awarded a $4 million grant for its zero-emissions initiatives at the Oakland Seaport. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) made the announcement last week. This federal funding will advance the introduction of zero-emissions equipment at the Oakland Seaport and help improve overall … Read more
Atlanta (Special to ZennieReport.com) – I just saw the sad news that one of my heroes, the great Reverend Cecil Williams, passed away. He’s joined his wife Janice Mirikitani in Heaven, and I’m sure both will be watching Glide like angels, daily. Thanks to the late Charlotte Williams, who was a good friend of my … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The City of Oakland is facing a giant $175 million budget deficit. The reason for the outcome was the Pandemic-driven downturn in revenue from property taxes. The reality ran counter to a rosy projection of funds from the same source in 2022. But here Oakland is, and can’t afford to … Read more
London (Special to ZennieReport.com) – From: UK Prime Minister Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP Published 15 April 2024 Location: House of Commons Delivered on: 15 April 2024 UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Speech Mr Speaker, before I start, I would like to express my deepest sympathy, and … Read more
Port of Oakland Harbor Tour tickets available April 29 for popular boat tours running through October 2024 Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Port of Oakland is offering this year’s free harbor tours to the public from May to October 2024. It’s a unique opportunity to see the Port’s shipping operations up close while enjoying a sunset … Read more
University of California should reject W.E. O’Neil bid based on new evidence. Carpenters Local Union 505 Says Construction Company Falsified State Bid Santa Cruz, CA. (Special to ZennieReport.com) – W.E. O’Neil Construction Co. of NorCal falsified a bid for a major University of California Santa Cruz student housing project, according to Carpenters Union Local 505, … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Save Alameda For Everyone (SAFE) is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its efforts to ensure accountability and transparency in the District Attorney’s Office. After months of tireless grassroots organizing and community outreach, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters confirmed today that SAFE has successfully gathered enough signatures to … Read more