Oakland Focus News | Oakland News Online Blog

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