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On February 8, 2021, Mayor Libby Schaaf and Oakland Police Chair Regina Jackson swore-in LeRonne Armstrong as Chief of the Oakland Police Department. Chief Armstrong was born and raised in West Oakland, California, and is a graduate of McClymonds High School.

The Planning & Building Department launched an enhanced online permit portal offering users more choices among application types and services. These updates help to create a more comprehensive way for the community to submit applications for services 24/7, at the applicant’s convenience.

Two men were arrested and charged with 17 counts relating to robbery at 10 cell phone stores across Oakland. The crime spree took place across the city between December 3rd, 2020, and January 4th, 2021.

Updates from the Human Services Department, January 2021

On January 26, 2021, at approximately 8:32 PM, Oakland Police Officers were dispatched to the 7800 block of Bancroft Avenue to investigate the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive male adult (Oakland resident) suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s).

On January 25th, 2021, at approximately 11:08 PM, Oakland Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of 55th Street and Martin Luther King Junior Way to investigate a report of a collision involving two vehicles.

On January 18, 2021, at approximately 6:01 AM, Oakland Police officers were dispatched to the 10200 block San Leandro Street to investigate a report of an auto collision involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located a pedestrian, who was unconscious and lying in the street.

On January 25, 2021, at approximately 7:59 PM, Oakland Police Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of 30^th Street to investigate a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, officers located an unresponsive male adult (non-Oakland resident) suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s) in the 2800 block of Chestnut Street.

Today, the California Department of Public Health announced effective today the Bay Area region meets the criteria to exit the Regional Stay At Home Order. Alameda County has issued a new Health Officer Order to align with the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, and activities and businesses permitted in the Purple Tier may resume operation immediately. There are no additional local restrictions at this time.

In early 2021, the City of Oakland will update its 2016-2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The process will involve detailing the natural hazards faced by Oakland and identifying the risk reduction strategies that can help lessen the impact of future disasters.