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Neighborhood kids get a real basketball hoop thanks to police officer’s Facebook post fox23maine.com BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. (SBG) — A group of kids playing a makeshift basketball game got lucky on Thursday after a police officer... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/31/neighborhood-kids-get-a-real-basketball-hoop-thanks-to-police-officers-facebook-post-fox23maine-com/ via IFTTT

Grand Lake Theater Marquee Oakland Condemns New Zealand Shooting Oakland News Now Grand Lake Theater Marquee Oakland Condemns New Zealand Shooting. …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/31/grand-lake-theater-marquee-oakland-condemns-new-zealand-shooting-oakland-news-now/ via IFTTT

Oakland’s Father Jay Matthews Died: First Black Priest In Northern California - Video Oakland’s Father Jay Matthews Died: First Black Priest In Northern California via IFTTT https://youtu.be/xYKCnyID7Zo

Nipsey Hussle Rapper Shot In Los Angeles - Video Nipsey Hussle Rapper Shot In Los Angeles via IFTTT https://youtu.be/3PclnaqQ_OI

Grand Lake Theater Marquee Oakland Condemns New Zealand Shooting - Video Grand Lake Theater Marquee Oakland Condemns New Zealand Shooting Alan Michaan, owner of Oakland’s Grand Lake Theater took a stand against racism via his movie theater’s marquee. The new message reads “We condemn New Zealand Racism” and referring to the horrible double mass shootings at two mosques in that country, and done by a white supremacist. For those not familiar with the Grand Lake Theater or Alan Michaan, the movie palace has been around since the 20s; Alan’s use of the marquee for more than just movie titles started in 2004, when he announced he would not enforce the R-rating given Fahrenheit 911, Michael Moore’s documentary movie. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/L2qGlR6uZtI

Grand Lake Theater Marquee Oakland Condemns New Zealand Shooting - Video Grand Lake Theater Marquee Oakland Condemns New Zealand Shooting Alan Michaan, owner of Oakland’s Grand Lake Theater took a stand against racism via his movie theater’s marquee. The new message reads “We condemn New Zealand Racism” and referring to the horrible double mass shootings at two mosques in that country, and done by a white supremacist. For those not familiar with the Grand Lake Theater or Alan Michaan, the movie palace has been around since the 20s; Alan’s use of the marquee for more than just movie titles started in 2004, when he announced he would not enforce the R-rating given Fahrenheit 911, Michael Moore’s documentary movie. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/L2qGlR6uZtI

Family Asks Gov. Newsom For Prison Furlough For Father Of Oakland Boy Shot In Head CBS San Francisco The family of a 4-year-old boy trying to recover from a gunshot wound to his head is... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/31/family-asks-gov-newsom-for-prison-furlough-for-father-of-oakland-boy-shot-in-head-cbs-san-francisco/ via IFTTT

Oakland Clothing Maker Moves To City Hall Plaza - Video Oakland Clothing Maker Moves To City Hall Plaza Jim Copes, the former Oakland Chamber of Commerce Exec who created the name “Oaktown”, announces that he is moving to Downtown Oakland. “Old School Copes”, the clothing brand best known for Oakland-themed t-shirts, is moving to Oakland City Hall Plaza, also called Oscar Grant Plaza, and Frank Ogawa Plaza. “I will be opening up in that green kiosk in the plaza,” Jim Copes said, “around the 1st of May.” It’s the first rental space Old School Copes has acquired in its history. The brand is a fixture on Grand Avenue next to The Lake Merritt Farmers Market and at Oakland festivals. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/r4bdYU7sLIs

Oakland Clothing Maker Moves To City Hall Plaza - Video Oakland Clothing Maker Moves To City Hall Plaza Jim Copes, the former Oakland Chamber of Commerce Exec who created the name “Oaktown”, announces that he is moving to Downtown Oakland. “Old School Copes”, the clothing brand best known for Oakland-themed t-shirts, is moving to Oakland City Hall Plaza, also called Oscar Grant Plaza, and Frank Ogawa Plaza. “I will be opening up in that green kiosk in the plaza,” Jim Copes said, “around the 1st of May.” It’s the first rental space Old School Copes has acquired in its history. The brand is a fixture on Grand Avenue next to The Lake Merritt Farmers Market and at Oakland festivals. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/r4bdYU7sLIs

Barlago Restaurant Oakland Closing: Estate Sale Today Oakland News Now Barlago Restaurant Oakland Closing: Estate Sale Today. …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/30/barlago-restaurant-oakland-closing-estate-sale-today-oakland-news-now/ via IFTTT

Trent Johnson reportedly joining Cal basketball staff California Golden Blogs Mark Fox hires his old boss to join him on the new California Golden Bears basketball staff. …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/30/trent-johnson-reportedly-joining-cal-basketball-staff-california-golden-blogs/ via IFTTT

Oakland Hip Hop Legend LiL P, Of Oaktown 357, On Fantastic Voyage Cruise - Video Oakland Hip Hop Legend LiL P, Of Oaktown 357, On Fantastic Voyage Cruise I just met “Lil P” (Phyllis Charles) of Oaktown 357 thanks to Jim Copes, at his “Old School Copes” booth near Lake Merritt in Oakland. Lil P is an Oakland Hip Hop Legend who paired with MC Hammer to make some of America’s best and trend setting sounds. “Terrible T” and “Sweet LD” paired with Lil P to make history. Known for hits like “Juicy Gotcha Krazy”, they produced culturally path breaking music from 1989 to 1991. Lil P has an announced that Oaktown 357 will be part of Tom Joyner’s Fantastic Voyage Cruise! It’s her first time and wants MC Hammer and everyone to know the news! Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/inH5n-kTcF4

Oakland Hip Hop Legend LiL P, Of Oaktown 357, On Fantastic Voyage Cruise - Video Oakland Hip Hop Legend LiL P, Of Oaktown 357, On Fantastic Voyage Cruise I just met “Lil P” (Phyllis Charles) of Oaktown 357 thanks to Jim Copes, at his “Old School Copes” booth near Lake Merritt in Oakland. Lil P is an Oakland Hip Hop Legend who paired with MC Hammer to make some of America’s best and trend setting sounds. “Terrible T” and “Sweet LD” paired with Lil P to make history. Known for hits like “Juicy Gotcha Krazy”, they produced culturally path breaking music from 1989 to 1991. Lil P has an announced that Oaktown 357 will be part of Tom Joyner’s Fantastic Voyage Cruise! It’s her first time and wants MC Hammer and everyone to know the news! Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/inH5n-kTcF4

Arif Khatib Oakland Sports Legend At Lakeshores Cafe - Video Arif Khatib Oakland Sports Legend At Lakeshores Cafe. This is how my life works: the last time I saw Arif, it was the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party in Atlanta, earlier this year. And that was unplanned, too! This time, Arif was sitting across from me and with Chris Weills of the Bay Area Ultimate Sports Book. Chris produced the first version of my Super Bowl: Oakland Bid Book In 1999! Mr. Khatib is a long time Oakland Sports Legend who knew Oakland Raiders Owner Mark Davis when Al’s son was 14 years old. He’s the founder of the African American Sports Hall Of Fame. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/OgJmQdbmVjI

Arif Khatib Oakland Sports Legend At Lakeshores Cafe - Video Arif Khatib Oakland Sports Legend At Lakeshores Cafe. This is how my life works: the last time I saw Arif, it was the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party in Atlanta, earlier this year. And that was unplanned, too! This time, Arif was sitting across from me and with Chris Weills of the Bay Area Ultimate Sports Book. Chris produced the first version of my Super Bowl: Oakland Bid Book In 1999! Mr. Khatib is a long time Oakland Sports Legend who knew Oakland Raiders Owner Mark Davis when Al’s son was 14 years old. He’s the founder of the African American Sports Hall Of Fame. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/OgJmQdbmVjI

Lifefood Gardens Produce At Grand Lake Farmers Market Oakland - Video Lifefood Gardens Produce At Grand Lake Farmers Market Oakland Where Carolyn shared her food offerings from the ground with Zennie Abraham of Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/9KZ1K-BQtw0

Lifefood Gardens Produce At Grand Lake Farmers Market Oakland - Video Lifefood Gardens Produce At Grand Lake Farmers Market Oakland Where Carolyn shared her food offerings from the ground with Zennie Abraham of Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/9KZ1K-BQtw0

Barlago Restaurant Oakland Closing: Estate Sale Today - Video Barlago Restaurant Lake Merritt Oakland Closing: Estate Sale Today. Barlago Restaurant on 550 Grand Avenue is closing and the owner is having an estate sale right now. Barlago Restaurant is known for its Lake Merritt views and great food. But it’s owner Philip Raskin has decided he want to retire to relax and enjoy life. Get down here now because the sale goes on to 1 PM today. I will miss Barlago Restaurant Oakland and it’s great breakfast omelettes. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/-LBYwkwy_xE

Barlago Restaurant Oakland Closing: Estate Sale Today - Video Barlago Restaurant Lake Merritt Oakland Closing: Estate Sale Today. Barlago Restaurant on 550 Grand Avenue is closing and the owner is having an estate sale right now. Barlago Restaurant is known for its Lake Merritt views and great food. But it’s owner Philip Raskin has decided he want to retire to relax and enjoy life. Get down here now because the sale goes on to 1 PM today. I will miss Barlago Restaurant Oakland and it’s great breakfast omelettes. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/-LBYwkwy_xE

Marco Estrada fares well, A’s bullpen doesn’t in loss to Angels San Francisco Chronicle The Oakland A’s bullpen allowed six runs in the final two innings in a 6-2 loss to the Angles. Athletics starter... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/30/marco-estrada-fares-well-as-bullpen-doesnt-in-loss-to-angels-san-francisco-chronicle/ via IFTTT

Game Preview: Warriors vs. Hornets – 3/31/19 Warriors.com The Warriors return to the Bay Area to host the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google News from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/30/game-preview-warriors-vs-hornets-3-31-19-warriors-com/ via IFTTT

Susan Esposito Sings “I Wish You Love” At The Alley Oakland - Video Susan Esposito Sings “I Wish You Love” At The Alley Oakland via IFTTT https://youtu.be/In88Hn7_jPk

Susan Esposito Sings “I Wish You Love” At The Alley Oakland - Video Susan Esposito Sings “I Wish You Love” At The Alley Oakland via IFTTT https://youtu.be/In88Hn7_jPk

Jon Gruden At 2019 NFL Annual Meeting: Will Oakland Raiders Win? Las Vegas Stadium Update - Video Jon Gruden At 2019 NFL Annual Meeting: Will Oakland Raiders Win? Las Vegas Stadium Update A livestream talk review of what Oakland Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden said at the 2019 NFL Annual Meeting, and an update on the news and progress of the construction of the Las Vegas Stadium. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/vGUo_lVwRK0

Jon Gruden At 2019 NFL Annual Meeting: Will Oakland Raiders Win? Las Vegas Stadium Update - Video Jon Gruden At 2019 NFL Annual Meeting: Will Oakland Raiders Win? Las Vegas Stadium Update A livestream talk review of what Oakland Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden said at the 2019 NFL Annual Meeting, and an update on the news and progress of the construction of the Las Vegas Stadium. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/vGUo_lVwRK0

Oakland Lyft Driver Lives In East Oakland, Is Broncos, Not Raiders Fan - Video Oakland Lyft Driver Lives In East Oakland, Is Broncos, Not Raiders Fan via IFTTT https://youtu.be/t-SAhVRSZAM

Oakland Lyft Driver Lives In East Oakland, Is Broncos, Not Raiders Fan - Video Oakland Lyft Driver Lives In East Oakland, Is Broncos, Not Raiders Fan via IFTTT https://youtu.be/t-SAhVRSZAM

How much federal funding do colleges in your state receive? KLEW Every year billions of taxpayer dollars help fund higher education. Under a March 21 executive order, President Donald Trump put colleges and universities on... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/29/how-much-federal-funding-do-colleges-in-your-state-receive-klew/ via IFTTT

Indian American Activist Saru Jayaraman Named SF Chronicle’s Visionary of the Year India West Indian American activist and organizer for restaurant workers Saru Jayaraman has emerged as the 2019 Visionary of the Year Award recipient.... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/29/indian-american-activist-saru-jayaraman-named-sf-chronicles-visionary-of-the-year-india-west/ via IFTTT

Oakland Evictions Story: NBC Bay Area Targets Black Exec, Not White Mayor - Video Oakland Evictions Story: NBC Bay Area Targets Black Exec, Not White Mayor Oakland Evictions, and more specifically illegal evictions, have been a long-standing problem. According to the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project, the problem is over 10 years old and has only worsened over the last four years. So, you would think the media would ask the elected officials what is going on? But rather than do that, NBC Bay Area picks on a black department head, while the Mayor of Oakland has curried favor with some of the owners of the real estate firms that are doing these unlawful detainers. (“Oakland Housing Director Defends Agency After An NBC Bay Area Investigation Exposes Lack Of Oversight Relating To Wrongful Evictions”). Michelle Byrd took the fall for the Mayor of Oakland and the Oakland City Council, when it’s really the fault of Oakland elected officials. NBC Bay Area didn’t even bother to talk to the Mayo...

Oakland Evictions Story: NBC Bay Area Targets Black Exec, Not White Mayor - Video Oakland Evictions Story: NBC Bay Area Targets Black Exec, Not White Mayor Oakland Evictions, and more specifically illegal evictions, have been a long-standing problem. According to the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project, the problem is over 10 years old and has only worsened over the last four years. So, you would think the media would ask the elected officials what is going on? But rather than do that, NBC Bay Area picks on a black department head, while the Mayor of Oakland has curried favor with some of the owners of the real estate firms that are doing these unlawful detainers. (“Oakland Housing Director Defends Agency After An NBC Bay Area Investigation Exposes Lack Of Oversight Relating To Wrongful Evictions”). Michelle Byrd took the fall for the Mayor of Oakland and the Oakland City Council, when it’s really the fault of Oakland elected officials. NBC Bay Area didn’t even bother to talk to the Mayo...

“I Dream A Dream” Sang At The Alley Oakland - Video “I Dream A Dream” Sang At The Alley Oakland The Alley Oakland is a piano bar and restaurant at 3325 Grand Avenue, that’s known for the tradition of regular people singing show tunes and songs. That was started by the late Rod Dibble in 1960, and continues beyond his passing of just over a year ago, to this day. A person can pick a song with lyrics from one of the books around the piano, wait their turn in the clockwise order, and then tell the piano player what they picked, and then belt it out! Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/3m16p6E5BKA

“I Dream A Dream” Sang At The Alley Oakland - Video “I Dream A Dream” Sang At The Alley Oakland The Alley Oakland is a piano bar and restaurant at 3325 Grand Avenue, that’s known for the tradition of regular people singing show tunes and songs. That was started by the late Rod Dibble in 1960, and continues beyond his passing of just over a year ago, to this day. A person can pick a song with lyrics from one of the books around the piano, wait their turn in the clockwise order, and then tell the piano player what they picked, and then belt it out! Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/3m16p6E5BKA

United Airlines B737-800 Takeoff From Phoenix Landing At SFO Airport - Video United Airlines B737-800 Takeoff From Phoenix Landing At SFO Airport Here’s a video for aviation junkies: takeoff and landing of a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 from an over-wing seat. From this view, you can see how the wing flaps change positions, even slightly, as the plane moves in flight, then lands. For all of the bad news about air travel on Boeing, we should not take for granted the fact that episodes like this happen many thousands of times, daily. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/tewhMuUED7k

United Airlines B737-800 Takeoff From Phoenix Landing At SFO Airport - Video United Airlines B737-800 Takeoff From Phoenix Landing At SFO Airport Here’s a video for aviation junkies: takeoff and landing of a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 from an over-wing seat. From this view, you can see how the wing flaps change positions, even slightly, as the plane moves in flight, then lands. For all of the bad news about air travel on Boeing, we should not take for granted the fact that episodes like this happen many thousands of times, daily. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/tewhMuUED7k

Zennie Abraham Is LCI’s “Meet the Media,” Guest Vlogger - Video Zennie Abraham Is LCI’s “Meet the Media” Guest Vlogger My friend Robin Carr invited me to be LCI’s “Meet the Media” Guest Blogger, but since I video-blog, I changed that to “guest vlogger”. Here’s my vlog! Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/AhJToqMEawE

Zennie Abraham Is LCI’s “Meet the Media,” Guest Vlogger - Video Zennie Abraham Is LCI’s “Meet the Media” Guest Vlogger My friend Robin Carr invited me to be LCI’s “Meet the Media” Guest Blogger, but since I video-blog, I changed that to “guest vlogger”. Here’s my vlog! Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/AhJToqMEawE

Here’s where we are with recycling in Oakland County as costs rise and profits plummet Hometownlife.com Despite increasing costs to recycling, residents in several Oakland County communities should not be paying more or losing the... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/28/heres-where-we-are-with-recycling-in-oakland-county-as-costs-rise-and-profits-plummet-hometownlife-com/ via IFTTT

Billionaire’s climate-change fight includes Wyoming research Star Tribune A fund backed by a British billionaire investor who’s a major contributor to environmental causes is backing carbon-capture research in Wyoming, the top U.S. … …read more... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/28/billionaires-climate-change-fight-includes-wyoming-research-star-tribune/ via IFTTT

Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics , MLB Opening Day, New Additions at Coliseum - Video via IFTTT https://youtu.be/YcrdaSxo8KI

From Rental Car Center To Phoenix Airport United Airlines Terminal - Video From Rental Car Center To Phoenix Airport United Airlines Terminal via IFTTT https://youtu.be/ETB-Klrjpcs

Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics , MLB Opening Day, New Additions at Coliseum - Video via IFTTT https://youtu.be/YcrdaSxo8KI

Extended Stay America Arizona Phoenix Biltmore: Thanks Jim - Video Extended Stay America Arizona Phoenix Biltmore: Thanks Jim Just saying thanks to Jim for his help with my bags as I checked out of my room at the Extended Stay America Arizona Phoenix Biltmore. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/WMDk__gKnHQ

Extended Stay America Arizona Phoenix Biltmore: Thanks Jim - Video Extended Stay America Arizona Phoenix Biltmore: Thanks Jim Just saying thanks to Jim for his help with my bags as I checked out of my room at the Extended Stay America Arizona Phoenix Biltmore. Stay tuned. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/WMDk__gKnHQ

Extended Stay America Arizona Phoenix Biltmore Great Hotel Room - Video Extended Stay America Arizona Phoenix Biltmore Great Hotel Room. The last time I was at the Extended Stay America Arizona Phoenix Biltmore, was in 2017 and for the NFL Annual Meeting where the Oakland Raiders were granted the conditional right to move to Las Vegas. This time, there was far less earth-moving decisions at the 2019 NFL Annual Meeting, but a lot of news that Zennie62Media recorded. Thanks to the Extended Stay America Arizona Phoenix Biltmore. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/1yEwtZTY_1c

Extended Stay America Arizona Phoenix Biltmore Great Hotel Room - Video Extended Stay America Arizona Phoenix Biltmore Great Hotel Room. The last time I was at the Extended Stay America Arizona Phoenix Biltmore, was in 2017 and for the NFL Annual Meeting where the Oakland Raiders were granted the conditional right to move to Las Vegas. This time, there was far less earth-moving decisions at the 2019 NFL Annual Meeting, but a lot of news that Zennie62Media recorded. Thanks to the Extended Stay America Arizona Phoenix Biltmore. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/1yEwtZTY_1c

After betrayal of Oakland teacher strike, district lays off hundreds, prepares school closures World Socialist Web Site The settlement hailed by the Oakland Education Association as a “historic victory” has paved the way for savage... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/28/after-betrayal-of-oakland-teacher-strike-district-lays-off-hundreds-prepares-school-closures-world-socialist-web-site/ via IFTTT

Kliff Kingsbury Says His Offense Will Not Use Vertical Set Blocking “A Mike Leach Mind Set” - Video Kliff Kingsbury Says His Arizona Cardinals Offense Will Not Use Vertical Set Blocking “That’s A Mike Leach Mind Set”. One aspect of the Airraid Offense has been that the offensive line always stood up and blocked - they were never kneeling. That approach was and is called “vertical set” pass blocking. Well, new Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury said that he was not going to use that approach. Asked about it by Zennie62Media at the 2019 NFL Annual Meeting, the former Texas Tech Football Coach called vertical set pass blocking a “Mike Leach Thing,” pointing to the Washington State Head Coach, and one of the main proponents of the Airraid Offense. This marks an interesting break in thinking behind the offense that features four and five wide receiver formations and constant use of the no-huddle approach to play calling. In Kliff Kingsbury’s Airraid Offense, the blocking will ...

Kliff Kingsbury Says His Offense Will Not Use Vertical Set Blocking “A Mike Leach Mind Set” - Video Kliff Kingsbury Says His Arizona Cardinals Offense Will Not Use Vertical Set Blocking “That’s A Mike Leach Mind Set”. One aspect of the Airraid Offense has been that the offensive line always stood up and blocked - they were never kneeling. That approach was and is called “vertical set” pass blocking. Well, new Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury said that he was not going to use that approach. Asked about it by Zennie62Media at the 2019 NFL Annual Meeting, the former Texas Tech Football Coach called vertical set pass blocking a “Mike Leach Thing,” pointing to the Washington State Head Coach, and one of the main proponents of the Airraid Offense. This marks an interesting break in thinking behind the offense that features four and five wide receiver formations and constant use of the no-huddle approach to play calling. In Kliff Kingsbury’s Airraid Offense, the blocking will ...

Oakland Landlords Avoiding Eviction Laws Isn’t New, City Of Oakland Lets Them - Video Oakland Landlords Avoiding Eviction Laws Isn’t New, City Of Oakland Lets Them. The headline “Landlords Routinely Ignore Oakland Eviction Laws, Leaving Renters Vulnerable To Fraud” and from NBC Bay Area is nothing new. The Anti-Eviction Mapping Project has charted the rash of what are called “unlawful detainers” with data going back to 2005 - and a animated map that shows where these illegal evictions have happened. The real question is why does the City of Oakland not do anything about what the landlords do? Why did the Mayor of Oakland take $500,000 from Tom Steyer who had invested millions in a real estate company REO Homes that others have said and has been chronicled as doing a giant number of evictions in West Oakland? Mayor Schaaf should have asked Steyer to help build affordable housing and provide basic jobs in West Oakland, not steer him toward the Oakland Promise. The Oakland Promise is ...

Oakland Landlords Avoiding Eviction Laws Isn’t New, City Of Oakland Lets Them - Video Oakland Landlords Avoiding Eviction Laws Isn’t New, City Of Oakland Lets Them. The headline “Landlords Routinely Ignore Oakland Eviction Laws, Leaving Renters Vulnerable To Fraud” and from NBC Bay Area is nothing new. The Anti-Eviction Mapping Project has charted the rash of what are called “unlawful detainers” with data going back to 2005 - and a animated map that shows where these illegal evictions have happened. The real question is why does the City of Oakland not do anything about what the landlords do? Why did the Mayor of Oakland take $500,000 from Tom Steyer who had invested millions in a real estate company REO Homes that others have said and has been chronicled as doing a giant number of evictions in West Oakland? Mayor Schaaf should have asked Steyer to help build affordable housing and provide basic jobs in West Oakland, not steer him toward the Oakland Promise. The Oakland Promise is ...

Cell phone earthquake alerts tested in Oakland KTVU San Francisco A test of an early earthquake warning alert was successfully carried out Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in Oakland. …read more Source:: Oakland California News By... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/28/cell-phone-earthquake-alerts-tested-in-oakland-ktvu-san-francisco/ via IFTTT

Zennie62 Livestream Will Resume Friday March 29 2019 - Video Zennie62 Livestream Will Resume Friday March 29 2019 via IFTTT https://youtu.be/bS-OztjNges

Zennie62 Livestream Will Resume Friday March 29 2019 - Video Zennie62 Livestream Will Resume Friday March 29 2019 via IFTTT https://youtu.be/bS-OztjNges

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Classic Style At Uptown Plaza, Phoenix - Video Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Classic Style At Uptown Plaza, Phoenix via IFTTT https://youtu.be/-Ym-_Ic0vXo

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Classic Style At Uptown Plaza, Phoenix - Video Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Classic Style At Uptown Plaza, Phoenix via IFTTT https://youtu.be/-Ym-_Ic0vXo

Headed To Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria In Uptown Plaza Phoenix - Video In search of deep dish pizza, I discovered there is a Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria here in Phoenix! It’s in a place called Uptown Plaza. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/0nF3ANetcZY

Headed To Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria In Uptown Plaza Phoenix - Video In search of deep dish pizza, I discovered there is a Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria here in Phoenix! It’s in a place called Uptown Plaza. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/0nF3ANetcZY

The 5 And Diner In Phoenix 24-Hour Restaurant - Video The 5 And Diner In Phoenix 24-Hour Restaurant. The 5 And Diner, at 5220 N. 16th Street in Phoenix, is a place where you can have breakfast, lunch, or dinner all day and night. It’s right across the street from the Extended Stay America Biltmore. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/sM8zPwZZ-Zk

The 5 And Diner In Phoenix 24-Hour Restaurant - Video The 5 And Diner In Phoenix 24-Hour Restaurant. The 5 And Diner, at 5220 N. 16th Street in Phoenix, is a place where you can have breakfast, lunch, or dinner all day and night. It’s right across the street from the Extended Stay America Biltmore. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/sM8zPwZZ-Zk

Warriors: Is Andrew Bogut or DeMarcus Cousins the best starting center? Blue Man Hoop Andrew Bogut and DeMarcus Cousins are both strong candidates as a starting center, but which player gives the Golden State Warriors... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/27/warriors-is-andrew-bogut-or-demarcus-cousins-the-best-starting-center-blue-man-hoop/ via IFTTT

NBA news: Bucks guard Donte Divincenzo is out for the year Golden State of Mind The top competitor for the Warriors thrown just suffered yet another injury blow. …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/27/nba-news-bucks-guard-donte-divincenzo-is-out-for-the-year-golden-state-of-mind/ via IFTTT

Bay Area’s 2019 James Beard Award finalists: Here’s who made the cut East Bay Times The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday winnowed its list of 2019 award semifinalists down to the finalists, with several Bay... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/27/bay-areas-2019-james-beard-award-finalists-heres-who-made-the-cut-east-bay-times/ via IFTTT

Jon Gruden Happy To Return To Oakland Coliseum, Says Raiders Are Oakland - Video Jon Gruden talked return of the Raiders to the Coliseum at the 2019 NFL Annual Meeting. How does Raiders Coach Jon Gruden feel about returning to the Oakland Coliseum for at least the 2019 NFL Season? "Happy", Gruden remarked. And then, with his trademark smirk, added this: "What was so hard about that? They will always be the Oakland Raiders." It almost begs a question not asked: did Gruden have something to do with Mark Davis turning around and accepting the lease extension deal offered by the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Joint Powers Authority? Coach Gruden has been staunchly pro-Oakland Raiders amid all of the talk about the Las Vegas Stadium and the eventual Las Vegas Raiders. Well, it's clear where Gruden stands, and he stands with Oakland. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/9cROFNUlIVo

Jon Gruden Happy To Return To Oakland Coliseum, Says Raiders Are Oakland - Video Jon Gruden talked return of the Raiders to the Coliseum at the 2019 NFL Annual Meeting. How does Raiders Coach Jon Gruden feel about returning to the Oakland Coliseum for at least the 2019 NFL Season? "Happy", Gruden remarked. And then, with his trademark smirk, added this: "What was so hard about that? They will always be the Oakland Raiders." It almost begs a question not asked: did Gruden have something to do with Mark Davis turning around and accepting the lease extension deal offered by the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Joint Powers Authority? Coach Gruden has been staunchly pro-Oakland Raiders amid all of the talk about the Las Vegas Stadium and the eventual Las Vegas Raiders. Well, it's clear where Gruden stands, and he stands with Oakland. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/9cROFNUlIVo

Jon Gruden On 1st Year As Oakland Raiders Coach, 2019 NFL Draft QBs - Video Jon Gruden sits down with the press at the 2019 NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix, and answers the question of what he learned during his first year as Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders. The conversation then pivoted to talk about some of the members of the NFL Draft Class for 2019. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/xs2j3drMorg

Jon Gruden On 1st Year As Oakland Raiders Coach, 2019 NFL Draft QBs - Video Jon Gruden sits down with the press at the 2019 NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix, and answers the question of what he learned during his first year as Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders. The conversation then pivoted to talk about some of the members of the NFL Draft Class for 2019. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/xs2j3drMorg

Jon Gruden Oakland Raiders Coach On Pass Interference Rules, Human Error - Video Jon Gruden, Oakland Raiders Head Coach, said that it was impossible to get pass interference calls "right" because of human error. Coach Gruden made the statement during a lively conversation about the pass interference rules proposals that were being considered by NFL Coaches and NFL Owners at the 2019 NFL Annual Meeting - Zennie62Media was there. All of this was in the wake of the controversial no-call pass interference play during the 2019 NFC Championship Game pitting the L.A. Rams versus the home host New Orleans Saints. The non-call happened with 1:49 left to play in the game , that was tied 20-20 and with the Saints facing a third-and-10 from the Rams' 13-yard line. Saints QB Drew Brees threw a pass to TommyLee Lewis, and that's was completely clobbered by Nickell Robey-Coleman before he could catch what would have been a completed pass for a first down and a possibly a touchdo...

Jon Gruden Oakland Raiders Coach On Pass Interference Rules, Human Error - Video Jon Gruden, Oakland Raiders Head Coach, said that it was impossible to get pass interference calls "right" because of human error. Coach Gruden made the statement during a lively conversation about the pass interference rules proposals that were being considered by NFL Coaches and NFL Owners at the 2019 NFL Annual Meeting - Zennie62Media was there. All of this was in the wake of the controversial no-call pass interference play during the 2019 NFC Championship Game pitting the L.A. Rams versus the home host New Orleans Saints. The non-call happened with 1:49 left to play in the game , that was tied 20-20 and with the Saints facing a third-and-10 from the Rams' 13-yard line. Saints QB Drew Brees threw a pass to TommyLee Lewis, and that's was completely clobbered by Nickell Robey-Coleman before he could catch what would have been a completed pass for a first down and a possibly a touchdo...

Jon Gruden Oakland Raiders Head Coach On Pass Interference Rules At 2019 NFL Meeting - Video Jon Gruden said that its impossible to get pass interference rules right because of "human error." That was part of a lively conversation at the 2019 NFL Annual Meeting, during Coach Jon Gruden's Tuesday morning press conference that Zennie62Media's Zennie Abraham attended. Coach Gruden and his fellow NFL Head Coaches had considered and voted on a number of proposals advanced in the wake of the no-call pass interference play that had a pivotal role in the outcome of the 2019 NFC Championship Game pitting the visiting L.A. Rams against the host New Orleans Saints. The eventual decision by NFL Owners was to adopt a rule that "For one year only, expands the reviewable plays in Instant Replay to include pass interference, called or not called on the field. Also expands automatic replay reviews to include scoring plays and turnovers negated by a foul, and any Try attempt (...

Davis says ‘Hard Knocks’ would ‘disrupt’ Raiders ESPN Raiders owner Mark Davis said the timing for an appearance on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” was “just not right” this year, explaining, “We’ve got a lot of business... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/27/davis-says-hard-knocks-would-disrupt-raiders-espn/ via IFTTT

ShakeAlert, CA’s 1st Earthquake Warning System, To Be Tested In Oakland CBS San Francisco OAKLAND (KPIX 5) — Oakland is preparing to test California’s first earthquake warning system on Wednesday. Thousands of Bay Area residents... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/27/shakealert-cas-1st-earthquake-warning-system-to-be-tested-in-oakland-cbs-san-francisco/ via IFTTT

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Raiders’ Gruden: Door is open for Lynch return KFSN-TV Marshawn Lynch played the past two seasons with the Raiders and with coach Jon Gruden acknowledging a need at running back, he would welcome the …... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/26/raiders-gruden-door-is-open-for-lynch-return-kfsn-tv/ via IFTTT

Proposal calls for NFL non-calls to be reviewed ESPN After all 32 coaches expressed support for expanding instant replay in some fashion, the NFL’s competition committee will propose that some non-calls will be … …read... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/26/proposal-calls-for-nfl-non-calls-to-be-reviewed-espn/ via IFTTT

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson diagnosed with stage 4 cancer but won’t step down Detroit Metro Times L. Brooks Patterson, the longtime Oakland County executive, announced Tuesday that he has stage-four pancreatic cancer and... from WordPress https://zennie62blog.com/2019/03/26/oakland-county-executive-l-brooks-patterson-diagnosed-with-stage-4-cancer-but-wont-step-down-detroit-metro-times/ via IFTTT

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Steve Isbitts Of “Joe Bucks Fan” At NFL Annual Meeting 2019 - Video Steve Isbitts Of “Joe Bucks Fan” At NFL Annual Meeting 2019 Steve is the reining expert on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He took time to share his thoughts on The Bucs new Head Coach Bruce Arians, and the team’s off season moves, with Zennie62Media at the NFL Annual Meeting. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/a74cUaqrk-k

Steve Isbitts Of “Joe Bucks Fan” At NFL Annual Meeting 2019 - Video Steve Isbitts Of “Joe Bucks Fan” At NFL Annual Meeting 2019 Steve is the reining expert on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He took time to share his thoughts on The Bucs new Head Coach Bruce Arians, and the team’s off season moves, with Zennie62Media at the NFL Annual Meeting. via IFTTT https://youtu.be/a74cUaqrk-k

NFL Not Considering Las Vegas Super Bowl Yet, Price Gouging Concerns - Video Will Las Vegas host the 2025 Super Bowl? The next Super Bowls from 54 through 58 are all spoken for by Miami, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and New Orleans. But where is Las Vegas, slated to get Las Vegas Stadium as the new home of the Oakland Raiders? The talk was that the Raiders were pursuing the Super Bowl Game for Las Vegas 2025, Super Bowl 59. Well, according to my conversation with a League source, who did not want to be identified, the league has been so busy with Super Bowl preparation for the next five years, it hasn’t even taken up the matter of Las Vegas. “We’re deep in the work for the next five Super Bowls before we look at the future,” my source said. As the one who formed Oakland’s only bid to host the Super Bowl, and for Super Bowl 39 in 2005, I asked my source how the NFL would deal with the problem of price gouging. Nose bleed increases in Las Vegas Strip hotel prices, and the resort fee ...

NFL Not Considering Las Vegas Super Bowl Yet, Price Gouging Concerns - Video Will Las Vegas host the 2025 Super Bowl? The next Super Bowls from 54 through 58 are all spoken for by Miami, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and New Orleans. But where is Las Vegas, slated to get Las Vegas Stadium as the new home of the Oakland Raiders? The talk was that the Raiders were pursuing the Super Bowl Game for Las Vegas 2025, Super Bowl 59. Well, according to my conversation with a League source, who did not want to be identified, the league has been so busy with Super Bowl preparation for the next five years, it hasn’t even taken up the matter of Las Vegas. “We’re deep in the work for the next five Super Bowls before we look at the future,” my source said. As the one who formed Oakland’s only bid to host the Super Bowl, and for Super Bowl 39 in 2005, I asked my source how the NFL would deal with the problem of price gouging. Nose bleed increases in Las Vegas Strip hotel prices, and the resort fee ...

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