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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

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Oakland, CA –PG&E has announced that due to the fire risk posed by extreme weather conditions in the forecast, it is will proactively turn off power and implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PS …

Learn more about the latest situational updates regarding the PG&E shutoff scheduled for Saturday, October 26.

Learn more about the latest situational updates regarding the PG&E shutoff scheduled for Tuesday, October 29.

Public Advised of Extreme Fire Danger Due to High Winds and Low Humidity Today through Thursday at 4pmNo power shutoff in Oakland is anticipated, per PG&EOakland, CA – The National Weather Service …

Check out the latest edition of Public Trust, the Public Ethics Commission’s (PEC) quarterly newsletter, and stay up to date with ethics-related matters in Oakland.Read the issue at PEC Newsletter - V …