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After collaboration with family members of Deontae Bush, an Oaklander killed in a 2018 crash on 35^th Avenue, OakDOT installs innovative ‘speed cushions’ designed to slow traffic without impeding emergency response and transit vehicles on high-injury East Oakland street

On February 21, 2021, around 9:35 PM, Oakland Police Patrol Officers responded to the 4200 block of Bancroft Avenue for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two male victims (Oakland residents) suffering from gunshot wounds.

On February 21, 2021, at about 9:25 AM, Oakland Police Patrol Officers responded to the 900 block of 69^th Avenue for a report of a fight and a stabbing.

The City of Oakland’s Workforce Development Board is launching a free, online skills training platform offered by Metrix Learning. Taking courses can help Oaklanders improve a wide variety of skills, earn industry certificates, launch into new careers or advance up the career ladder.

Updates on Plan adoption, zoning, and housing strategy

Beginning on February 20, 2021, trucks with a gross vehicle weight of more than 80,000 lbs must bypass the Adeline Street overpass.

Oakland Police Officers have located the silver vehicle that is believed to be involved in the fatal hit and run in the 2700 block of Foothill Boulevard. Investigators are following up on leads and still need your help to solve this case.

On February 17, 2021, at approximately 6:14 p.m., Oakland police officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Foothill Boulevard to investigate a report of a vehicle fatally striking a pedestrian.

A virtual public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday March 16, 2021 at 1:30p.m. via teleconference. The City reports annually, the accomplishments and progress toward the Con Plan and Annual Action Plan …

On February 15, 2021, at about 5:19 PM, a person called the Oakland Police Department (OPD) Communication Division to report a person sitting on the ledge of a 10-story parking garage rocking back and forth. Upon arrival, officers found an individual with half their body hanging over the ledge of the structure in 200 block of 23rd Street.