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TALK ABOUT OAKLAND SAFETY TODAY, SUNDAY, HOLY NAMES, 3 PM

This is happening today at 3 PM: This Sunday afternoon, February 10th from 3-5 pm at Holy Names University, Oakland's nationally-renowned crime consultant Robert Wasserman will be leading a critical community dialogue about controlling crime in our great city. I hope you will join us there. We all care deeply about public safety and know that we, as a community, must engage in conversation and reach some common conclusions to move forward in making our city the safe place it deserves to be.  Holy Names University has generously offered to host this event in their beautiful Valley Theater for the Performing Arts. Holy Names is conveniently located right off the Hwy 13 Redwood Rd. exit, at 3500 Mountain Blvd. (served by the 54 Bus Line).  Robert Wasserman is the Chairman of the Strategic Policy Partnership, which assists public agencies with policing strategy development and performance improvement. He is the author of Guidance for Buildin

Banning Smoking Around Lake Merritt Oakland Is Neurotic

There's an online petition this blogger will not link to that wants smoking banned around Lake Merritt here in Oakland.  I'm not a smoker, but others lighting up a cigarette or cigar outdoors does not bother me; it should not bother anyone at all. That it does, and that an online petition to ban smoking around Lake Merritt, thus leading to one more reason for the police to write unnecessary tickets, is the best example of the almost insane levels of neurotic behavior that have been allowed to grow in the Oakland of the 20th Century. There's so much green space, so many trees, and so few smokers, that the only way this kind of idea could float to the place of civic recognition is via the mind of an unhappy soul.  This person must walk outside and rather than think happy thoughts, is obsessed with what they think others should or should not be doing. Such a person is but one step from madness. Oakland is already not a fun place to be.  We have people who have been wi

Who Is The Sexiest Woman In Oakland?

Who is the sexiest woman in Oakland? This space would saw Megan Avalon if she were still a personal trainer at what is now FitnessSF. That's a question that no person or publication has ever asked in the entire history of Oakland.  Think about it. When we think of Oakland, we are almost programmed to think of crime news or budget deficits, or police brutality.  But the sexiest woman in Oakland?  Someone would get angry for objectification of the female form. But considering who the sexiest woman in Oakland might be is a more mentally healthy and positive endeavor than thinking about the next shooting.  At the end of the day, what would come out of such a practice is that a lot of women would feel really good about being recognized for looking good. Oakland has never done that, and if we're to really change this city, we have to inject a more positive image into it.  That starts with how we look at each other. So, the question remains: who is the sexiest woman in

Christopher Jordan Dorner Linked To William Bratton, Oakland OPD Consultant

Christopher Jordan Dorner, who wrote this manifesto - Christopher Jordan Dorner: Uncensored Manifesto Of Ex-LAPD Officer, Cop Killer - and is accused of killing a couple in Irvine and police officers in Riverside, is waging a war against the LA Police Department. Christopher Dorner sent a page to CNN's Anderson Cooper, which contained references to a coin that was given to him by William Bratton. Bratton, now a consultant to the Oakland Police Department, was the LA Chief of Police at the time Dorner was an officer. Bratton told Cooper he didn't remember Dorner, even though there's a photo of the two of them together. Stay tuned.

Kiante Campbell Memorial Tonight 1601 Telegraph

There's a memorial planned for 18-year-old Kiante Campbell, who was murdered during last Friday night's Art Murmur Shooting .  The memorial will be held at The First Place For Youth at 1601 Telegraph Avenue at the corner of Telegraph and 16th Street in Downtown Oakland.  It starts at 5 PM and goes to 8 PM.   

Oakland Raiders To Reduce Total Seats For 2013

Reports are that the Oakland Raiders plan to reduce seat numbers in the upper deck for the 2013 season.  That's an obvious ploy to make it reasonable to increase ticket prices, but if the Raiders don't put a winning team on the field, all of that seat manipulation will not matter. The Raiders real problems rest in its front office, which, under GM Reggie McKenzie, has not made the kind of moves that are expected of an organization that's supposed to be on a winning track. From firing Hue Jackson, to bringing in an unproven and inexperienced head coach in Dennis Allen, then breaking up the coaching staff after a terrible season,  McKenzie has the Raiders on a path to failure. Sadly.

Oakland City Council President Rebecca D. Kaplan, Art Murmur Shooting Statement

Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan has issued a statement in the shooting death of Kiante Campbell during last Friday night's Art Murmur Festival in Downtown Oakland. Here's that statement Rebecca D. Kaplan, Art Murmur Shooting: Oakland City Council President Statement : The shooting that took the young life of Kiante Campbell in Oakland Friday night was tragic – my prayers are with the victim’s family – and is evidence of a gun violence epidemic throughout our city that we must act to end. Our community is committed to ending gun violence – no matter where it occurs. From Telegraph to Trestle Glen, Brookdale to Bancroft – an injury to one is an injury to all. The men and women of the Oakland Police Department deserve our most sincere gratitude for their swift action to identify and arrest the shooter in Friday’s violence. As a city, we are committed to sending a clear message to anyone with disregard for law or life: if you take a shot, you will get c

Security Guards At Whole Foods Oakland Violent With Black Woman

This was a pretty bad incident that happened on February 1st and Whole Foods should be concerned about the community reaction to it. Oakland vlogger Matt Gratz is to be thanked to the video work of, as he lives next to the store. Whole Foods Oakland security guards are caught on Matt's camera making a mistake that could cost the 55,000-square-foot store at 27th and Oakland Avenue thousands of dollars in a lawsuit. The two guards, not black, are caught on camera holding the African American woman, who’s obviously upset that she is being manhandled over a misunderstanding, and this happened on Friday, February 1st – the day of the same night the First Friday shooting happened. The receipt she has is in full view in the video, yet the two ham-handed private security men waste no time in trying to make an arrest and accuse her of theft. More at Zennie62: Whole Foods Oakland Security Guards Violent With Black Woman

Emily Palen: Oakland Artist At Hotel Utah SF Tonight

Oakland music artist and friend Emily Palen will appear at The Hotel Utah this evening at 8 PM. If you remember, Emily last appeared here to talk about her new album, Glass: She writes in this email: Dear friends and family!! I am playing at the Hotel Utah in SF tonight with my full band!! KnightressM1! We are going on at 8, followed by two incredible bands. The music I have written for KnightressM1 is so close to my heart, it is the air I breathe and I am so thrilled to finally be playing it out for all of you. If you are free and inspired please come join us. I would love to see you! I will also have my new CD "Creation" there for you to swoop ;) Many blessings ~ Emily Hotel Utah Show KnightressM1 8pm (Emily Palen - vocals violin keys, Rob Ahlers - drums, Joshua Layton - bass) Yonat and Her Muse 9pm Alma Desnuda 10pm Doors at 7 ~ $5 Hotel Utah, 500 4th Street, San Francisco CA 21 and Over Stop by and listen to Emily's newest sou

San Francisco Quiet After Super Bowl Loss #Video

As the video shows, San Francisco's North Beach was silent and almost empty after the San Francisco 49ers lost to the Baltimore Ravens 34 to 31. Also, a big thanks to Oakland's Lake Chalet for hosting this video blogger for The Super Bowl. More: Niners fans upset over outcome.

Oakland Art Murmur Shooting - 1 Dead, Four Wounded

Oakland Art Murmur Shooting rocks Uptown, Oakland. The Oakland Art Murmur's positive energy was ruined by the negative energy of a homicide. A four people were shot, one killed, between 20th and 21st and Telegraph Avenue - the local heart of Oakland's "First Friday" or "Art Murmur" gathering. More: http://www.zennie62blog.com/2013/02/02/oakland-art-murmur-shooting-friday-night-4-shot-one-dead-video-74341/

Super Bowl XLVII Party At Beach Chalet, Park Chalet, SF

Super Bowl XLVII is three days away. If you’re in San Francisco and looking for a Super Bowl Party to attend, visit the Park Chalet and Beach Chalet in San Francisco. The Chalet Restaurant owners, Lara and Gar, have planned to set up 50-inch large screen televisions – two at the Beach Chalet, and three at the Park Chalet, plus one giant 110-inch set there. With all of those TV sets, you can’t miss the contest pitting the San Francisco 49ers against the Baltimore Ravens. It’s the 49ers “Quest For Six,” which could become a quest for a towel to cry in should the Ravens win. For more details click to visit Zennie62.com here: Super Bowl XLVII Party At Lake Chalet, Beach Chalet, Park Chalet, Oakland, SF

Lake Chalet Super Bowl XLVII Party Oakland - Sunday!

From Zennie62 comes this Super Bowl XLVII Party At Lake Chalet, Beach Chalet, Park Chalet, Oakland, SF , but the Oakland news is about the Lake Chalet! Super Bowl XLVII is just three days away. If you’re in Oakland and looking for a Super Bowl Party to attend, visit the Lake Chalet. The Chalet Restaurant owners, Lara and Gar, have planned to set up 50-inch large screen televisions – five of them at the Lake Chalet. With all of those TV sets, you can’t miss the contest pitting the San Francisco 49ers against the Baltimore Ravens. It’s the 49ers “Quest For Six,” which could become a quest for a towel to cry in should the Ravens win. Food Specials Galore At Lake Chalet There are food specials at The Lake Chalet has this: Bratwurst Sandwich Beer-Braised & Grilled Bratwurst Sweet Onions & Spicy Mustard Housemade Potato Chips $8.00

Ground Breaking: West Oakland Urban Farm and Park At 1 PM Today

This is exciting news. The ground breaking for the West Oakland Urban Farm and Park is at 1 PM today. The City Slicker Farms project, once a dream of turning an abandoned plot into a farm, is now a reality. Visit Zennie62.com here: West Oakland Urban Farm and Park Ground Breaking Ceremony, Oakland, Today, 1 PM

Oakland's Jules Thin Crust Pizza To Challenge Zachary's Pizza In Rockridge

Will Jules Thin Crust Pizza complement or challenge the legendary Zachary's Pizza in Oakland's Rockridge District. It's opening in March at 5804 College Ave in Oakland. This space is selecting the word "challenge" even though Jules owners Jeff and Heather Clapp told Berkeleyside that they love Zachary's Pizza. Jeff said “I love Zachary’s deep-pan mushroom pizza. We used to live in Rockridge and would come to Zachary’s often. We see Jules as offering something very distinctive.” Where Zachary's Pizza is thick, Chicago-Style pizza, Jules Thin Crust is planned to be just that: a flatbread-style pizza of a different design, and something they came up with nine years ago at Oliveto Café. Jeff and Heather Clapp become the latest food entrepreneurs to enrich the Oakland restaurant scene. Can't wait to try their pizza, then go over to Zachary's and have some of their creations!

Fruitvale: Ryan Coogler's Film About Oscar Grant Takes Sundance

Fruitvale, a movie by San Francisco Bay Area local Ryan Coolger and about the last days of Oscar Grant before he was murdered at the Fruitvale BART Station by BART Police, took both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award - the first time such a film has achieved that distinction at Sundance since Precious. Congratulations to Mr. Coogler and to his producers and the cast. Here's a full breakdown of the people involved in making Fruitvale: DIR Ryan Coogler EXEC Michael Y. Chow PROD Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang SCR Ryan Coogler DP Rachel Morrison CAST Chad Michael Murray, Kevin Durand, Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer, Ahna O’Reilly, Melonie Diaz, AJ Anable, Joey Oglesby, Thomas Dalby, Dominic Zhai, Liisa Cohen, Caroline Lesley, Ariana Neal, Laurel Moglen, Mahal Montoya, Richie Stephens, Arlene Barshinger, Darren Bridgett, Thomas Wright, Alex Alessandro Garcia, Jonez Cain, Nicole R. Hughes, West Ramsey, Jasmin James, Christina Elmore, Geary Campbell, Jesse Muick, Ale

Pete's Harbor's Paula Uccelli Harassed By PR Mercenary; Zennie Abraham To Rescue

Paula Uccelli, the 70-year-old now former owner of Pete's Harbor, was recently attacked and harassed both online and offline by someone claiming to represent the tenants of the 60-year-old facility. Now, after this blogger, Zennie Abraham, came to Ms. Uccelli's rescue, the people responsible for working to harm an elderly woman, and who don't live on Pete's Harbor, are digging up the old, false argument that this blogger works for Chevron. What they fail to note is that their activities could be the focus of criminal action because of what they've done. What they failed to note is this blogger had their fake Twitter account, where they had stolen Paula Uccelli's identity to write nasty Twitter tweets in her name, taken down. That fake account they made caused them to be in direct violation of California's powerful online impersonation law . SB 1411 made the kind of malicious digital impersonation that the persons committed against Paula Uccelli a m

Oakland Acupuncture's Beth Checks Antioxdinant Levels

On Wednesday, I met Beth of Oakland Acupuncture, who tested my body to determine its level of antioxidants - the higher, the better, the lower, well, the worst. Mine was in-between, tilting toward the lower level. It's in the 30,000 range, but if it were lower, say in the 20,000s, that would indicate the appearance of cancer in my body. Can't let that happen. Here's the video: Oakland Acupuncture's Beth Says I Have To Eat More Fruit

Rod Dibble, The Alley Oakland's Piano Player, Recovers From Heart Attack

Oakland's famous piano player Rod Dibble at The Alley (3325 Grand Avenue) is recovering from a heart attack. Dibble's back in action for the new year, so pop in to The Alley and toss some money in the tip jar. Then try your hand at singing a show tune like Oklahoma! More at Zennie62: The Alley Oakland's Rod Dibble Recovers From Heart Attack

City Of Oakland’s Social Media Approach Is No Approach

The City Of Oakland and Oakland Mayor Jean Quan are attempting to hide behind a plan to not put out information via social media. This blogger has asked City of Oakland press representatives to use USTREAM and set up a free livestream of the press conference, which can be done for nothing. It's a terrible effort that helps keep Oaklanders in the dark, all to prevent her from getting a lot of criticism, and help a handful of mainstream media outlets that almost no one watches get coverage. Meanwhile, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, USTREAM, Tout.com, and other social media platforms are left out. More on this at Zennie62.com, here: Oakland Mayor Quan, City Of Oakland’s Inept Social Media Approach