A series of new Planning Code amendments that impact various business activities and project zoning requirements were adopted by the Oakland City Council on June 2 and June 9, 2020. Each of these changes go into effect July 2, 2020, with two exceptions, which were adopted and made effective immediately.
Posted: June 11th, 2020
Interim Oakland Police Chief Susan E. Manheimer wrote an open letter to the people of Oakland about the recent George Floyd demonstrations. The letter discusses Crowd Management, Impact on the community, and policy changes including a Special Order to remove the Carotid Restraint hold.
Posted: June 11th, 2020
Families offered shelter, services, support, and meals
Posted: June 9th, 2020
The Oakland Police Department stands united with our community. We are determined to help rebuild the safety and security of our businesses and merchants. Since May 29, 2020, nearly 200 of our already vulnerable businesses have been looted, vandalized, and destroyed by some violent disrupters.
Posted: June 9th, 2020
Posted: June 5th, 2020
The City of Oakland has rescinded the emergency curfew order, effective immediately.
Posted: June 4th, 2020
As Oakland small businesses adapt to current and anticipated Alameda County health orders, City of Oakland staff have heard from the business community and the Economic Recovery Advisory Council that businesses want a simple, streamlined process to use outdoor spaces to support safe reopening. In response, City staff are looking at quick, creative ways that the public right of way could be adapted to meet physical distancing requirements.
Posted: June 3rd, 2020
Posted: June 3rd, 2020
Planned Protest at 5pm on June 2, 2020 in the Fruitvale District
Posted: June 2nd, 2020
Curfew in effect from 8 pm to 5 am starting tonight
Posted: June 1st, 2020
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