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City of Oakland pursues innovative approach to consultant assistance, partnering with both a Community Consultant Team and Technical Consultant Team.

Early this morning, September 22, 2021, at 6:29 AM, a community member called the Oakland Police Department’s Communications Division to report a man armed with a firearm and brandishing that firearm in the 2400 block of Telegraph Avenue (it was later determined the 2200 block of Telegraph Avenue).

Oakland, California - Council President Pro Tem Sheng Thao made the following statement regarding the passage of the Thao Public Safety Plan:“As a city councilmember, mother, victim of a home burglary …

In a 6-2 vote, this evening the Council voted to fund an additional police academy.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 — Late Friday night, the Public Ethics Commission took final action to impose $309,600 in fines against Thomas Espinosa, a former Oakland bu …

Monday morning marked Oakland’s second consecutive year of triple-digit homicides. Since last Monday, Oakland has experienced 10 homicides, with four occurring in the last three days

95th & International Will Yield 55 New Below-Market Rate Apartments and Continued Promise Along International Boulevard Corridor

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM THAO, CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA LEE, NARAL, AND PLANNED PARENTHOOD RALLY IN SUPPORT OF REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 20th 2021 Oakland, California - Ea …

Thank you to our community and media partners, Ariella Rosenberg is no longer a #Missing person. She has been safely located. #OPDCARES #SAFEOAKLAND Background: For Immediate Release September 17, 20 …