City of Oakland, AKA Oaktown
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) – 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
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
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
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
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
Port of Oakland Commissioners vote unanimously to take first step in modifying airport name with preliminary approval of the name change to Oakland Airport. Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously today to modify the airport’s name to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” from its current … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Oakland Branch of The National Association for The Advancement of Colored People (Oakland NAACP) penned this letter of objection to the Port of Oakland’s move to change Oakland Airport’s name to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. Here’s the text. Port of Oakland Renaming of Metropolitan Oakland International Airport … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Port of Oakland released survey results today showing that local residents are comfortable with modifying the airport’s name. There was overwhelming support for the airport’s efforts to attract new travel destinations, create and sustain local jobs, and increase the economic vitality of Oakland, the East Bay, and greater Bay … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Oakland Mayor Thao finally lost it on this April 1st, 2024. After trying to execute a fake news hit job on Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, then rejecting the first three set of candidates, Thao took the next set, reportedly considered sacking them too, but was finally convinced to select … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Barbara Leslie Port Of Oakland Economic Development Will Boost Airport, Not Name Change Barbara Leslie, once friend, current Port of Oakland President of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners and President and CEO of the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has an idea that she undoubtedly borrowed from her early … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – First, let me say that the moment I saw the Oakland A’s 11th-Hour groupies, excuse me, fans, cheering for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s 5-year proposed Coliseum lease, I knew it was a disaster. Second, also let me say that the Mayor of Oakland and her Chief of Staff have no … Read more
