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City declares local emergency, some City facilities to close, public safety not affected. City issues order to cancel all large public events, and expands sanitation services for unsheltered residents.

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Fiscally responsible, 3+ year agreement provides wage increases and certainty 10 months before contract expired.

73% of our homeless encampment residents are formerly incarcerated. Read my op-ed with brother in the movement and Alameda County Fair Chance Housing coalition leader John Jones III in the San Francisco Chronicle or below on why this legislation is critical to lowering barriers to housing, reducing homelessness and recidivism.

Last night, the Oakland City Council confirmed Mayor Libby Schaaf’s appointments to the Cultural Affairs Commission. The Commission is an advisory council to the Mayor, City Council and City Administrator on all matters affecting cultural development in Oakland. The Commission members’ primary role and responsibility will be to act as ambassadors and advocates for arts and culture in Oakland.

Oakland's ratings are at the highest in City's history; second-highest rating available; analysts call out the City's strong financial position, good fiscal policies and practices, and "experienced, prudent management team."

Oakland Public Works has recently completed the renovation of Hardy Park, also known in the community as FROG Park after the community group Friends of the Greenbelt. OPW and FROG celebrated Sunday with a ribbon cutting and grand opening.

High Street Site Accommodates RVs Near Home Depot

Generous Oakland residents raise funds to purchase cabins.