Blue Shield of California, The Clorox Company, Kaiser Permanente and PG&E said they will collaborate and work with local police and the city to improve security through the creation of an Uptown/Downtown Safe Zone.A breakdown of the plan wasn't available Thursday, but the companies said in a joint release that the program would "complement and augment" recent efforts by local police, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Gov.
In addition, the venture would provide employee safety training and subsidized transportation for employees to and from work and transit hubs, nearby parking lots and local businesses."We chose Oakland as our headquarters and are proud to be a part of this community," said Paul Markovich, president, and chief executive officer of Blue Shield of California.