City of Oakland, AKA Oaktown
The Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees announced on Halloween that Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson as their choice to be the next permanent Chancellor of the district, beginning in January 2024, pending contract negotiation and approval. Dr. Gilkerson is the first ever Asian American woman to be PCCD chancellor; also she’s the 5th woman, and 5th woman … Read more
Oakland’s Department of Violence Prevention and the Unity Council establish one-of-a-kind partnership to reduce crime and violence in the Fruitvale community Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Today, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao joined City and community leaders to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the City’s Department of Violence Prevention (DVP) to establish the department’s first-ever satellite location … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Port of Oakland was presented with two awards by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) this week at the annual AAPA conference. The AAPA Lighthouse Awards honor the best port programs each year. The American Association of Port Authorities is the voice of the seaport industry in the Americas, … Read more
Oakland, Calif. – (Special to ZennieReport.com) The Port of Oakland September container volume remains consistent with volume throughout 2023. For the Port, full TEUs (twenty-foot containers) rose 1.2% this September compared to September 2022, registering 134,186 TEUs, versus 132,559 TEUs in September 2022. However, they have remained flat compared to August 2023. Port Full Exports Up … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) Oakland Crime is at unprecedented levels, with car-related crimes the highest in our City of Oakland’s history. What impact has this problem had on local real estate? The written word of Realtor Anthony Riggins, posted for all to see on Nextdoor social media platform, is worth a read. But, if you’re … Read more
OAKLAND, CA (Special to ZennieReport.com – We are pleased to announce to the Oakland community and beyond that our clients, former Oakland Police Commission Chair Dr. Tyfahra Milele, former Vice Chair David Jordan, and former Vice Chair Ginale Harris, scored a significant victory today by forcing Oakland City Council Chair Nikki Fortunato Bas to remove … Read more
An outstanding Howard Terminal EIR court order and the City of Oakland’s response to it has left the near-dead Howard Terminal Ballpark Project with another problem that could harm Oakland’s economic development reputation. Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Contrary to the claims of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Oakland A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark is not “entitled” … Read more
Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – On April 15, 2022 in the Zennie62Media, Inc, news site Oakland News Online, this author created the idea of the Oakland Coliseum JPA / EIFD. Or taking advantage of a provision in California law that permits Joint Powers Authorities to employ Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District law to help finance development … Read more
Oakland – (Special to ZennieReport.com) According to The Battery SF Owner Michael Birch, in an exclusive for Zennie62Media, Inc., the planned The Battery Oakland has been delayed, or as he put it “shelved.” Mr. Birch pointed to economic conditions and that he and his wife were focused on other pursuits. Here’s the video-blog version of … Read more
Oakland – (Special to Zennie62Media’s ZennieReport.com) Mike Jacob, the The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) lawyer emerging from three years of court battles against the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Project and on behalf of maritime businesses at the Port of Oakland, is the new President of the PMSA. Mike Jacob has served as General … Read more
Oakland – (Special to ZennieReport.com) If you’re a burger enthusiast, Oakland’s culinary scene is the place to be. This vibrant city is known for its diverse culinary scene, and when it comes to burgers, it doesn’t disappoint. From classic cheeseburgers to extravagant creations, Oakland’s restaurants offer a wide range of options to satisfy any burger … Read more
Oakland – (Special to Zennie62Media, Inc. and ZennieReport.com) This is Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s much talked about bad survey, where she gets an unfavorable rating from 57 Percent of Oaklanders surveyed. A survey of 400 Oaklanders reveals that Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has a 57 percent unfavorable rating. The news comes from the results of … Read more
