Which States Have Best Elder-Abuse Protections? The List May Surprise You

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Oakland and Atlanta (Special to ZennieReport.com) – As a caregiver to my great and lovely Mom, who’s now 90, I’m particularly sensitive to matters regarding how the elderly are treated in America. So, when WalletHub Communications Manager Diana Polk sent their list of the best states in the United States of America with what are … Read more

Who’s Running For Mayor Of Oakland: The Definitive List By Zennie Abraham Oakland Blogger 

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Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Ok, who’s running for Mayor of Oakland in the wake of the successful recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao?  Well, until this point in time, no one person or publication  has made a definitive, constantly updated list.   Update: City of Oakland Releases Its First List of Names Of Candidates For … Read more

Mindy Pechenuk Candidate for Mayor of Oakland On Debt Fiasco

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Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Mindy Pechenuk, who was a candidate in the Oakland City Council At-Large Race that was won by Rowena Brown, just filed to run for Mayor of Oakland, today. This is Mindy Pechenuk’s message to Oaklanders. Many have identified the problem, but NONE have identified a real solution! It requires real … Read more

Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Focus Of UK Prime Minister Effort

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In a previously released and recently updated policy paper, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns of Russia’s Shadow Fleet. “Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ poses a threat to our nations and others who depend on the world’s seas and oceans. We are coming together today determined to address the risks that the ‘shadow fleet’ poses to the … Read more

Michael Lee Tomasi Jailed For Making Online Threats Against Public Servants

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Rio Verde, Arizona, Resident Gets 15 Months In Prison and 36 Months Supervised Release Michael Lee Tomasi, 38, of Rio Verde, Arizona, was sentenced yesterday to 15 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release for making online threats against public servants, including federal officials. Tomasi also was ordered to forfeit an assault rifle, … Read more

Congresswoman Barbara Lee Seeks Additional Progress on Federal Marijuana Law

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Congresswoman Barbara Lee and lawmakers are urging President Biden to make further progress on federal marijuana law before the end of the administration Washington D.C. (Special to ZennieReport.com) – U.S. Representatives Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), alongside Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), led lawmakers in sending a … Read more

Port Of Oakland Start Doing Economic Development Stop Name Stealing

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Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – When the Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners approved the totally silly idea of changing Oakland Airport’s name to include “San Francisco”, the hue and cry from many Oaklanders was “What the hell are you doing?” To this blogger, me, that idea represented the latest example of how Oakland has … Read more

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Talks With President-Elect of The USA Donald Trump

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Ottowa, Canada (Special to ZennieReport.com) – On the evening of November 6, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with President Trump and congratulated him on his election as President of the United States of America for a second term. The two leaders discussed the enduring and successful partnership between Canada and … Read more

The Oakland Coal Truth: Behind The Coverup Of OBOT And Coal By The City Of Oakland

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Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com and based on a post at OaklandNewsNowBlog.com) – The newest phase in the discussion of the Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal was ignited Sunday by Carol Wyatt, a West Oakland activist.  In a message to me, Zennie Abraham, Ms. Wyatt asked the following questions in this Nextdoor post: Re: Coal in … Read more

John Pollard Charged With Threatening Political Official

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An indictment was unsealed today charging John Pollard, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania man, with threatening to kill a representative of a state political party who was recruiting official poll watchers. According to the indictment, on Sept. 6, John Pollard, 62, of Philadelphia, sent threatening text messages to Victim 1. Victim 1 had previously posted online, in … Read more

Mindy Pechenuk: Bring Oakland Out Of The Dark Age And Into The Space Age

Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – I am Mindy Pechenuk, candidate for the Oakland City Council At Large Seat. My plan is to bring the future of new technology and manufacturing to Oakland starts with an OAKLAND NEW INVESTMENT BANK! How would this work: 1. $100 million investment in non-profit. This will include contributions from the … Read more

UK Prime Minister Call With Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel

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The UK Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu this afternoon October 19th London (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu this afternoon. The Prime Minister said he was alarmed to hear about the drone launched towards Prime Minister Netanyahu’s home this morning. They … Read more

2024 Oakland City Attorney Candidate Brenda Harbin-Forte Calls Ryan Richardson “Ethically Challenged”

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Oakland City Attorney Candidate Brenda Harbin-Forte Calls Opponent Ryan Richardson “Ethically Challenged” Demands He Return Donation From Lawyer Suing the City, Disqualifies Him From Serving as Next City Attorney Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Oakland City Attorney candidate retired Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte today called her opponent “ethically challenged” and demanded he return a donation from … Read more

UK Prime Minister Presents Employment Rights Bill

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London (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The UK Prime Minister says “Employment Rights Bill will ban exploitative zero-hours contracts, end fire and rehire, and introduce basic employment rights from day one.” Here’s the rest from the UK Prime Minister’s Office. We’re introducing new workplace rights to end unfair employment practices and help deliver economic growth.   Our Employment Rights Bill will … Read more

Mindy Pechenuk Oakland City Council at Large Candidate Advocates For Transparent Elections

Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Mindy Pechenuk, the Oakland City Council at Large Candidate, sent a special story to Zennie62Media about news regarding transparent elections in Alameda County. Here’s Mindy’s posting. My campaign for Oakland City Council At Large and my participation and work in the  founding of EITACCA- The Election Integrity Team of Alameda … Read more

Two Oakland City Council Views Of City Of Oakland AASEG Deal: Who’s Right?

Nikki Fortunato Bas (District Two, City Council President) and Janani Ramachandran (District Four)

Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The deal to sell the Oakland Coliseum to the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) is done, but what’s not is the constant attempts to either sell the agreement or kill it.  Why?  Really because of the November 5th Election that could lead to the ouster of Oakland Mayor … Read more

Ed Hernandez Said He “Baited” Bryan Azevedo San Leandro Councilmember At Library Forum

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San Leandro, CA – (Special to ZennieReport.com) When this blogger first blogged about what is now referred to as the “Library Forum Incident”, I surmised that the entire affair, both the debate and the event afterward, was staged as a set up to trigger the emotions of San Leandro Councilmember Bryan Azevedo.  San Leandro City … Read more

AASEG Purchase And Sale Agreement With City of Oakland Full Digitized Text

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Oakland (Exclusive to ZennieReport.com) – The new Purchase and Sale Agreement between the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG), now represented its new affiliate called Oakland Acquisition Company, LLC, is here exclusively. As reported right here at ZennieReport.com, the new agreement results in a total price increase of 14% to $125 million and accelerates … Read more

City of Oakland Signs AASEG Purchase And Sale Agreement

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Oakland – The City of Oakland and African American Sports & Entertainment Group (AASEG) have signed an amended Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) for the City’s half of the Coliseum site. The new agreement results in a total price increase of 14% to $125 million and accelerates the payment schedule for the City to receive … Read more

Biden-Harris Administration Response to Hurricane Helene

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Washington D.C. (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Biden-Harris Administration is taking significant measures to support state and local preparation and response measures in advance of Hurricane Helene making landfall. Together with state and local partners, the Federal government is actively supporting Hurricane Helene response efforts and is coordinating requests for Federal assistance. President Biden approved … Read more

Alameda County Police Unions Support Pamela Price Recall

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Join Crime Victims in Saying Crime is on the Rise Because of Pamela Price Failures Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The police officers unions of Alameda County today unanimously announced their support for the recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price in the Nov. 5 election. Earlier this week Congressman Eric Swalwell called for … Read more

Zennie Abraham Has Worked For Oakland And On Economic And Sports Development Since 1985

Zennie Abraham Has Worked For Oakland And On Economic And Sports Development Since 1985. Why you should talk to Zenophon “Zennie” Abraham as part of your news coverage on the loss of Oakland’s Sports Teams: There’s even more but that’s a lot.  In short I learned that Oakland has not invested in having sports teams … Read more

The Towering Racism Of Some Against The AASEG Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Land Purchase

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Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Sadly not too deep behind the opposition to the African American Sports and Entertainment Group purchase of the Oakland-Alameda County is a not-at-all hidden racism.  What follows is an email exchange I had with a long-time reader and viewer of Zennie62Media platforms and Zennie62 YouTube Channel that was shockingly racist.  … Read more

UK Prime Minister On Fixing The Foundations of The Country

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London (Special to ZennieReport.com) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech in the Downing Street garden on August 27th on fixing the foundations of our country. We want to create wealth everywhere, but first we must fix the foundations of our country. In the first few weeks of this Government, an audit found … Read more

UK Prime Minister and Welsh First Minister Will Make Britain Clean Energy Superpower

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London (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The UK Prime Minister and Welsh First Minister will supercharge efforts to make Britain a clean energy superpower today, by investing in homegrown energy to grow the economy, create jobs, boost skills, and strengthen our energy independence. Visiting a wind farm in West Wales which benefitted from Welsh Government funding, … Read more

Buffy Wicks Secures Deal To Help California Journalists

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Sacramento (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Zennie62Media, Inc. note: Congratulations to my friend Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, who worked long and hard on this project. The main question is, can black and other minority-ran media organizations like The Oakland Post expect assistance, or be left out in the cold? According to Sandy Close, Sandy Close, Director of … Read more