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With the Fourth of July just hours away, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) would like to wish everyone a fun and safe holiday. 

The At-Large Council 2024-2025 Midcycle Budget Amendments and Directives extend beyond the present moment. They are a strategic investment in Oakland’s future, aiming to enhance financial stability and bolster essential services. These proposals prioritize community health and safety while fortifying revenue streams and expanding the City’s tax base.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) has seen two recent residential robberies in East Oakland, where suspects dressed in plain clothes verbally identify themselves as police officers. To keep our community informed and safe, we are issuing this safety advisory. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 2, 2024Mayor Thao Applauds City Council’s Adoption of Proposed Midcycle Budget, Prioritizing A Clean and Safe City, Economic Development and Community Services Oakland –Mayor …

West Grand Early Head Start, Brookfield Head Start, and Sungate Head Start Centers are open to families with children 0 to 8 years old from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. 

For the second day in a row, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) is pleased to announce a significant seizure of illegal fireworks. 

PUBLIC NOTICE The Public is invited to review and comment on the City of Oakland’s 2024/25 Annual Action Plan which will be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  This do …

Road closures on Grizzly Peak and parking management at Lake Merritt will facilitate safe access to parks and open space, and support emergency vehicle access

Oakland Police Officers responded to a report of a person armed with a firearm selling illegal fireworks from the trunk of their vehicle. The incident occurred in the area of 7th Street and Willow Street around 7:00 p.m. on June 29, 2024.

Read the article here: How This Classroom on Wheels Is Meeting Oakland's Unhoused Kids Where They Are (kqed.org) 

In Oakland, almost 20 percent of young children in the Head Start program face housing insecurity. This challenge hinders families' ability to consistently and punctually attend the preschool program, leading some to withdraw. To address this, the city has allocated half a million dollars to a mobile classroom initiative aimed at reaching these children.