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Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong announced at a press conference today his plans to address the violence in his city. The Oakland Police Department (OPD) reports there have been 34 homicides this year. That is a 230% increase over this same time last year when 10 people lost their lives to violence in Oakland. “It hurts my heart when I arrive at a homicide scene and I hear the screams of grief from the family and see the tears rolling down their faces after losing a loved one,” says Chief Armstrong.

Can I get an AMBER alert for my missing child? A: It depends if the case meets the criteria created by the California Highway Patrol. If the missing person meets the requirements, the Missing Persons …

Oakland, CA – A final report issued today by the City of Oakland shows that the $36.9 million in CARES Act funding allocated by the State of California last July was used to quickly provide direct fin …

Traffic safety measures, parking restrictions, improved sanitation, and a dedicated vendor area aim to reduce crowding, potential spread of COVID-19, and traffic hazards, while ensuring emergency access

The City of Oakland’s Keep Oakland Housed Emergency Rental Assistance Program (KOH/ERAP) began accepting applications April 1, 2021.

On March 31, 2021, around 12:04 AM, the Oakland Police Department Patrol Division responded to the 650 block of 53^rd Street to investigate a ShotSpotter Activation.

On March 30, 2021, the Antioch Police Department requested assistance from the Oakland Police Department in apprehending two suspects who were wanted for murder in Antioch. Both suspects are believed to be connected to numerous shootings in Oakland.

Beginning the week of April 19, the Oakland Public Library will open 16 locations for indoor OPL Express service. Patrons will be able to access modified library services including browsing, checkout, and computer use during limited business hours.

City Reminds Bars, Restaurants that Flex Street Initiative has Free, Streamlined Permitting for Outdoor Seating

On March 28, 2021, there was illegal sideshow activity in the City of Oakland. The Oakland Police Department allocated dedicated resources to focus on deterring, enforcing and responding to illegal sideshow activity with permission from the City Administrator.

At its height, 200-300 vehicles drove throughout East Oakland looking for an intersection to take over. The group was unsuccessful as officers on the ground, in OPD’s Police Helicopter (ARGUS), and outside law enforcement agencies prevented this from happening.