The Oakland Police Department has experienced peaceful demonstrations, marches, and protests for well over a month. We continue to facilitate safe spaces and places for gatherings and marches and we stand with our community in condemning the murder of George Floyd and other instances of Police Brutality.
Posted: July 20th, 2020
The first six Redistricting Commissioners will be randomly selected at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.
Posted: July 20th, 2020
On July 16, 2020, the Screening Panel for the 2020-21 Redistricting Commission nominated 30 Oakland residents as the applicant pool for the City’s Redistricting Commission.
Posted: July 17th, 2020
$32.7 million settlement brings closure to civil case in tragic incident
Posted: July 17th, 2020
Three affordable housing developers were awarded a total of nearly $90 million, from two extremely competitive State of California funding programs, intended to develop green, resilient affordable housing in Oakland.
These three new construction developments will provide 462 units of affordable family housing for Oakland residents, prevailing wage construction jobs, and local contracting opportunities.
Posted: July 15th, 2020
Denver, Chicago, New Orleans, and Nashville are just a few of the nation’s major cities that are experiencing a spike in shootings and homicides. In the first six months of 2020, there were more than 180 reported assaults with a firearm in Oakland, up 34% year to date. The Oakland Police Department relies on our community members to call 911 and report gunfire. However, roughly 86% of shootings in Oakland are unreported.
Posted: July 13th, 2020
Late last night, (Friday, July 10), Alameda County issued a press release regarding updated State-issued guidance, dated July 9, stating that outdoor dining is prohibited in non-variance counties, which includes Alameda County. While Alameda County’s Health Officer Order had allowed for outdoor dining, the press release states that under this stricter State guidance, all restaurants, wineries, and bars in Alameda County may only be open for drive-through or pick-up/delivery options.
Posted: July 11th, 2020
The Oakland Police Department’s Special Victims Section is issuing a public safety advisory to our community members.
The Special Victims Section was made aware of a male individual who is exhibiting aggressive behavior towards women in the areas of West Grand and Broadway, and the 500 block of Thomas L. Berkley Way.
Posted: July 10th, 2020
Weekend traffic safety measures and parking restrictions aim to reduce crowding, spread of COVID-19, and traffic hazards, while ensuring emergency access.
Posted: July 10th, 2020
Sidewalk pickup of books and additional library materials expands to eight (8) locations across Oakland July 13.
Posted: July 10th, 2020
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