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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

William Christian was safely located in the City of Berkeley. Thank you to our community, media partners, & outside law enforcement agencies for their help in this case.

Sideshow officers patrol throughout the city of Oakland especially in areas known for Sideshow activity. On Sunday, May 23, 2021, at 4:30 PM Sideshow detail officers observed a vehicle parked in the 10600 block of E Street with two firearms inside. During the preliminary investigation the driver was identified and placed under arrest. Officers recovered the two illegal firearms along with over two pounds of Marijuana.

The Oakland Police Department is requesting assistance from our community members and the media in locating William Christian, a 71-year-old missing person at risk.

The Oakland Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on May 26^th, 2021, just after 12:00 PM, in the 3200 block of 35th Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a shooting. Once on scene, officers located a male adult victim, an Oakland resident, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s).

The Oakland Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on May 25^th, 2021, just after 7:30 PM, in the area of 87^th Avenue and E Street. Officers were driving in the area when they heard multiple gunshots. Once on scene, officers located a male juvenile victim, a Stockton resident, seated in a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds.

Tomorrow, May 26th at 9:30 a.m, the Council will hold a Special City Council Meeting to discuss Mayor Schaaf’s proposed FY 2021-23 biennial city budget. Please join this important meeting to make your funding priorities heard.