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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.

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.

Weekend traffic safety measures and parking restrictions aim to reduce crowding, spread of COVID-19, and traffic hazards, while ensuring emergency access.

Sidewalk pickup of books and additional library materials expands to eight (8) locations across Oakland July 13.

The City has seen a recent spike in homicides, between June 24 to July 2nd, seven lives have been lost to violence.

The Oakland Police Department asks our community to join us as we voice a call to action to “Put the guns down”. As a community, we must come together to reduce violence and improve safety.

Read the latest issue of the Oakland Public Ethics Commission Newsletter

March 5, 2020 report from the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee

The Oakland Human Services Department’s Summer Food Service Program is continuing Monday, July 6, 2020 with the addition of new partner sites and locations.

As part of the City of Oakland’s Flex Streets Initiative, the Economic & Workforce Development Department’s Real Estate staff is making available vacant, outdoor City-owned properties to retail businesses and restaurants which are unable to expand their operations on the public right-of-way or private property.