May 07, 2021
Mayor Schaaf proposes $3.85 billion “Just Recovery Budget”
Two-year plan makes unprecedented investments in homelessness and housing, supports public safety, and re-instates prudent fiscal policies.
Important:
The Red Flag Warning for the East Bay Hills has been EXTENDED to 6pm Tuesday, May 11.
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May 04, 2021
$480,000 in Cultural Grants Awarded to Local Artists, Arts Nonprofits to Bring Oaklanders Together
The Oakland City Council approved $480,000 in fiscal year 2020-21 grants to Oakland-based nonprofit organizations and individual artists through the City’s Cultural Funding Program, Neighborhood Voices (VOICES). The arts grants range from $7,000 for individual artist projects to $20,000 for organization projects and have been awarded to 37 recipients.
Apr 30, 2021
City of Oakland Awards Millions for Affordable Housing Preservation Projects
The City of Oakland is pleased to announce the awards of $4.13 million to two community land trusts dedicated to the creation and preservation of affordable housing.
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