Through the continuous advocacy of East Oakland residents, yesterday afternoon, the Council unanimously voted to adopt additional budget amendments. In an initial 6-2 split on June 24, East Oakland Councilmembers Treva Reid (District 7) and Loren Taylor (District 6) voted against a budget that would deliver millions less to their districts than the more affluent areas in the city.
Posted: July 27th, 2021
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM SHENG THAO CHAMPIONS PUBLIC SAFETY INVESTMENTS FOR OAKLAND
Posted: July 26th, 2021
The Oakland Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on July 24, 2021, just before 9:30 AM, in the 1600 block of 23rd Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a shooting victim.
Posted: July 26th, 2021
At today’s July 26, 2021, Special Oakland City Council meeting, I will introduce the following: my amendments to the FY 21-23 Budget, WNBA item report and action on the Oakland Arena lease for a WNBA team, and along with Council member Carroll Fife, support for AB 1256.
Posted: July 26th, 2021
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark A. Milley’s recent defense of teaching critical race theory at the U.S. military academies shows that it is not unpatriotic to understand a fuller version of American history, nor does it promote division among our military members.
Posted: July 22nd, 2021
The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an illegal casino operation. On July 15, 2021, Community Resource Officers (CRO) executed a search warrant in the 1400 block of 14th Avenue.
Posted: July 16th, 2021
The Oakland Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on July 15, 2021, at 3:15 PM.
Posted: July 16th, 2021
The Oakland Public Library (OPL) was awarded a $50,000 grant through the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced.
Posted: July 15th, 2021
The Oakland Police Department is investigating an attempted theft that occurred on July 13, 2021, just after 2:00 AM, in the 3300 block of Alameda Avenue. Officers were responding to a call for service. After arriving on the scene, the officer observed a female standing next to a car. The woman appeared to be surprised and yelled a warning to others in the area.
Posted: July 15th, 2021
$900,000 Grant will embed 12 Cultural Strategists in City Departments
Posted: July 15th, 2021
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