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Today, my colleagues unanimously voted to approve civilian oversight of the Oakland Police Department’s (“OPD”) use of militarized equipment; approve our city’s support of AB 43; and honor Dorothy King’s life and legacy by a commemorative renaming of 2nd Street between Broadway & Franklin Street as “Dorothy King Way.”

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City is taking a cautious, thoughtful, safe, and equitable approach to re-opening

This document details some events held by City of Oakland's Public and AAMO Libraries including the book of the Month : On Juneteenth as well as virtual events and exhibits in celebration of the emancipation of enslavement in the United States.

I am excited to share the news! The African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG), a Bay Area business group, announced their pursuit to buy the Oakland Coliseum, and bring a Women's National Basketball Association Team ("WNBA") to Oakland!

While there is currently no set date for resuming in-person counter service, the Planning & Building Department will continue to offer the following online and over-the-phone services.

The Oakland Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on June 14th, 2021, around 4:15 AM, in the 1800 block of East 12th Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a vehicle collision. Once on scene, officers located an unresponsive male, non-Oakland resident.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an incident where a 12-year-old was shot and wounded. Just after three this morning, OPD officers responded to a ShotSpotter Activation in the 2500 block of Rawson Street.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an incident where a 12-year-old was shot and wounded.

The Main Library (125 14th St) will be open seven days a week; 15 neighborhood branches will be open six days per week and until 8:00 p.m. two nights per week.