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April 2020 marks the 26th annual Oakland Earth Day, and the 50th nationwide anniversary of Earth Day. Oakland has a storied history of volunteers pitching in by the thousands to clean, green, and beautify the City. Although the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic prevents gathering in person like when one in ten Americans did on that first Earth Day, or like Oaklanders have traditionally done to volunteer, the Oakland community is still organizing from home to take actions for the Earth.

El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Alameda recuerda al público que la Orden de “permanecer en casa”, prohíbe estrictamente los eventos y reuniones grupales y dirige a las personas a quedarse en casa, excepto para realizar actividades esenciales. Esta Orden permanecerá en vigor hasta el 3 de mayo y afecta todos los eventos religiosos de este mes.

Alameda County Public Health reminds the public that the Shelter-in-Place Order prohibits gatherings and directs individuals to stay home, except for essential activities. The Order remains in effect through May 3rd and affects religious events that are occurring throughout this month.

Passed unanimously and effective immediately, my emergency eviction moratorium protects renters, small businesses, and nonprofits from being evicted during the COVID-19 pandemic and prohibits rent increases and late fees. Thank you to the thousands of Oaklanders who expressed comments, joined our virtual City Council meeting, and spread the word about the emergency ordinance. See news coverage in the East Bay Times, Oakland Reporter and Berkeleyside.

Webinar for Equity Delivery Operators

on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 at 10:00am to 11:30am

Mayor Libby Schaaf announced the opening of a new COVID-19 test site at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center for direct service providers, such as healthcare workers, grocery store employees, homeless outreach workers, and many other groups who work directly with the public.

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf today announced the appointment of Edward Reiskin as Oakland’s new City Administrator.