Today, the Oakland Police Department received information from our law enforcement partners regarding planned looting in neighboring cities. This information is being shared to keep our community members aware and safe from any possible danger in their neighborhoods. At this time, there is no information about these events coming to Oakland. However, if you see something that appears suspicious or observe criminal activity, please call 911.
Posted: April 21st, 2021
City Administrator Ed Reiskin today announced the selection of Reginald D. Freeman to serve as the next Fire Chief for the City of Oakland, effective May 17.
Posted: April 21st, 2021
The City of Oakland—like many cities across the country—anticipates spontaneous demonstrations in response to the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd. These demonstrations may continue through the week. |
Posted: April 20th, 2021
The City of Oakland, in partnership with MidPen Housing and the Oakland Housing Authority hosted a press conference today to celebrate the opening and resident move-in of Vista Estero and Paseo Estero, two new affordable housing communities.
Posted: April 19th, 2021
The Oakland Police Department wants to make our community aware of reported incidents where individual(s) attempted to enter into people’s homes through open or unlocked windows and balcony doors. Investigators are working on confirming if these incidents are connected.
Posted: April 15th, 2021
New and restored services are both here and on the way for the City of Oakland and the Oakland community to team-up to give neighborhood streets and sidewalks some much-needed spring cleaning. First up: the City’s proactive hot spot cleanups are getting a boost from increased staffing for Oakland Public Works’ (OPW) Garbage Blitz Crews.
Posted: April 14th, 2021
Application Launch Coincides with National Poetry Month
Posted: April 13th, 2021
On April 10, 2021, around 8:52 PM, Oakland Police Department (OPD) Patrol Officers responded to the 1900 block of 90th Avenue for a report of a shooting. OPD Patrol officers located a male victim (Oakland resident) with gunshot wounds.
Posted: April 12th, 2021
On April 10th, 2021, around 6:37 PM, Oakland Police Officers were dispatched to a shooting in the area of 68th Avenue and International Boulevard. Officers arrived on the scene and located a male adult (Oakland resident) suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s).
Posted: April 12th, 2021
On April 10, 2021, at approximately 4:18 AM, Oakland Police Department (OPD) Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 5700 block of Harmon Avenue and located an adult male (Oakland resident) suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s).
Posted: April 12th, 2021
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