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Nov 20, 2024

City of Oakland Prepares for Winter Weather, Encourages Residents and Businesses to Adopt a Drain to Prevent Flooding

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Nov 06, 2024

Objective Design Standards for 4- to 8-Story Multifamily Residential and Mixed Use Developments Now in Effect

Mayor Thao, Chief Holly Joshi, DVP staff, and community stand together to celebrate a $2 million grant towards violence prevention
Oct 29, 2024

Oakland Announces a $2 million grant award from the Biden-Harris Administration.

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Sheng Thao

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Rebecca Kaplan

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