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The City of Oakland experienced large crowds during a three-day period, August 26, 28, and 29. The crowds were violent, destructive, and displayed hostility towards our community members and police officers. Several of our vulnerable businesses and civic facilities were targeted and damaged.

15-member Commission tasked with setting new district boundaries for the City Council and School Board

Outdoor pools and lower-risk personal services, like hair and nail salons, allowed to reopen outdoors

Dear Oakland Community, The City of Oakland is aware of a planned gathering starting at 7 pm at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza tonight, August 28, and possibly continuing through the weekend. The group prom …

On Aug 27, 2020, at about 08:36 pm, Oakland Police officers responded to the 1100 blk of 76^th Avenue regarding a shooting. Upon their arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds.

Today, during a Special Meeting, the Oakland City Council provided the affirmative votes needed to help close a deal to purchase the California College of the Arts (CCA) Clifton Hall dormitory. The 63-unit building presents a singular opportunity to provide sustainable and transit-friendly deeply affordable housing for Oakland families and seniors.

The Oakland Police Department requests assistance from the media and the community in identifying the below vehicle. Investigators have identified a vehicle of interest in connection with a homicide that occurred on August 14, 2020, at about 3:29 PM, in the 10900 block of Beverly Avenue

The Oakland Police Department is assisting the Vallejo Police Department with their ongoing investigation of missing person Priscilla Castro.

*Alert re: Protests In Downtown Oakland Tonight (August 26)* Dear Oakland Community, The City of Oakland is aware of planned demonstrations and protests in downtown Oakland tonight (Wednesday, Aug …

Oakland, CA — The Oakland Police Department requests assistance from the media and the community in identifying homicide suspects. Investigators have released photos of the two individuals they believe are connected to a homicide that occurred on August 1, 2020, at 2:50 PM, in the 2200 block of 35^th Avenue.