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Extreme Fire Danger: Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 4am Wednesday to 7am Thursday

Today, Vice Mayor Larry Reid (District 7) and City Councilmember Loren Taylor (District 6) dedicated the MacArthur Boulevard Gateway Arches, the newest City-funded public artwork. Two colorful, 45-foot-wide, site-specific roadway arches have been installed along MacArthur Boulevard.

The Howard Terminal proposal will include a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), which will be developed collaboratively by a Steering Committee that will be comprised of Oakland community members and …

Latest rapid response work includes innovative “hardened centerlines” which prevent drivers from cutting corners when turning

Agreements with SEIU, Local 1021 and IFTPE, Local 21 Bring Closure to City Labor Contracts

On Tuesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 6, the owner of an approximately 4-acre parcel of land in West Oakland will begin a clean-up process on its property to enable it to lease the land to the City of Oakland, at no cost, for use as a Safe RV Parking Site for the next two or three years.

The City of Oakland’s Planning & Building department just made it easier to submit plans and get Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) projects approved through a new online portal.

"If we don't act now to follow [Oakland's] cultural equity goals, Oakland's culture risks being erased as our Black and Brown artists have no more economic opportunities, workspaces or affordable homes." Along with Councilmember McElhaney, Bas introduced a resolution regarding the disposition of the Fire Alarm Building Site, in accordance with our State Surplus Lands Act, with an option to commence negotiations for the lease & development of the property with the Museum of Jazz and Art.

On October 16, 2019, the Oakland City Council approved about $1,221,044 in fiscal year 2019-20 grants to Oakland-based nonprofit organizations and individual artists through the City’s Cultural Funding Program. The 91 arts grants range from $4,999 to $33,000 and have been awarded to 83 different recipients.

The City of Oakland is leading public engagement and outreach to ensure Oakland community members have an accurate understanding of the Oakland A's Howard Terminal project proposal.

Community members are strongly encouraged to attend an upcoming meeting to learn about the Oakland A's Howard Terminal Project and upcoming public engagement events. Meetings are open to all members of the public.

Remarks and presentations will be made by staff members from the City of Oakland, the Oakland A's, and the Port of Oakland, and the meetings will be facilitated by an independent consultant.

Refreshments will be provided at all meetings.

If you need any of the following accommodations, please contact vcummings@oaklandca.gov:

-Childcare

-Disability-related

-Language Interpretation