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Shoppers can skip the stress of standing in lines to have fun, find great gifts and keep their money in Oakland supporting local businesses and bolstering the city’s economy. The one-stop portal at ShopOaklandNow.org is packed with information on holiday events, the #ShopOAKProud photo contest, online directories and a helpful concierge service.

The City of Oakland’s Human Services Department is partnering with Lava Mae to host Pop-Up Care Village, a one-stop experience where dozens of volunteers work to provide access for unsheltered neighbors in need.

The Planning & Building Counters are being re-organized to better serve our customers. Please read our latest update on how to ensure timely processing of your project permit during this transition.

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.