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The City of Oakland’s Keep Oakland Housed Emergency Rental Assistance Program (KOH/ERAP) began accepting applications April 1, 2021.

On March 31, 2021, around 12:04 AM, the Oakland Police Department Patrol Division responded to the 650 block of 53^rd Street to investigate a ShotSpotter Activation.

On March 30, 2021, the Antioch Police Department requested assistance from the Oakland Police Department in apprehending two suspects who were wanted for murder in Antioch. Both suspects are believed to be connected to numerous shootings in Oakland.

Beginning the week of April 19, the Oakland Public Library will open 16 locations for indoor OPL Express service. Patrons will be able to access modified library services including browsing, checkout, and computer use during limited business hours.

City Reminds Bars, Restaurants that Flex Street Initiative has Free, Streamlined Permitting for Outdoor Seating

On March 28, 2021, there was illegal sideshow activity in the City of Oakland. The Oakland Police Department allocated dedicated resources to focus on deterring, enforcing and responding to illegal sideshow activity with permission from the City Administrator.

At its height, 200-300 vehicles drove throughout East Oakland looking for an intersection to take over. The group was unsuccessful as officers on the ground, in OPD’s Police Helicopter (ARGUS), and outside law enforcement agencies prevented this from happening.

From Office of Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas At the February 2, 2021 Council meeting, Council unanimously passed my emergency ordinance, effective immediately, requiring large grocery stores i …

From Office of Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas I am grateful that City Council unanimously passed legislation to pilot MACRO Community / Civilian Crisis Responders to be administered by Oakland …

The Oakland Police Department requests assistance from the media and the community in identifying the below vehicle. Investigators have identified a vehicle of interest in connection with a homicide that occurred on August 14, 2020, at about 3:29 PM, in the 10900 block of Beverly Avenue.

A Warning to Our Oakland Community!!!! If you receive a call from someone demanding money or gift cards and claiming to be a member of the “Bureau of Investigations” or the Oakland Police Department, it is a SCAM!!