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Virtual Press Conference with Vice-Mayor Kaplan, youth harmed by militarized policing, and community organizations demanding public oversight and transparency for police equipment

The Oakland Police Department is requesting assistance from our community and the media in locating missing person Mr. Michael Robertson.

Approximately 20,000 children in the Oakland community depend on free and reduced-cost school meals during the school year. However, most families struggle to replace those meals for their children during the summer months. The City’s Summer Food Service Program bridges the meal gap by providing access to nutritious meals at convenient locations throughout Oakland while school is out of session.

Happy Pride Month! I am excited to announce that this month started with a huge win for homelessness interventions! On June 1, 2021, my resolution authorizing the city administration to pursue Homeless Intervention Sites throughout the City of Oakland was approved by council.

The Oakland Police Department has seen carjackings more than double this year. As of Sunday, there were 200 carjackings in Oakland, compared to only 93 at the same time last year. Add to that, more than a half dozen carjacking robberies throughout Oakland since Monday.

On Friday June 4, 2021, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) will unveil its newest quality of life addition at Arroyo Viejo and Lowell parks, sleek and modern outdoor Fitness Courts® with a supporting mobile app

To address the skyrocketing cost of building housing, and to increase housing options and affordability for all Oaklanders, Mayor Schaaf and City Councilmembers Kalb and Thao are proposing a new ordinance that would make comprehensive amendments to the Oakland Planning Code.

County partnership is key to keeping the A’s rooted in Oakland, delivering much-needed affordable housing and other community benefits