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Oakland, CA – Today, Oakland Police Chief Anne E. Kirkpatrick spoke with reporters and stated, “One week ago I stood before you and gave you my commitment to reducing gun violence and saving lives in …

Join Mayor Schaaf and the City of Oakland for Celebrate Oakland Arts, a fun-filled community event for the entire family on Saturday, January 12 at the Malonga Center in downtown Oakland.

Oakland Hills residents got together to discuss Racial disparities in Oakland.

OAKLAND, CA -- The City of Oakland recorded its lowest homicide total in nearly two decades and continued the downward trend of shootings and homicides for six consecutive years. The city finished 201 …

Effective January 12, 2019, Oakland Animal Services (OAS) will implement more consistent hours for city residents looking for lost animals or seeking to add a four-legged member to their family.

The ideal applicant is currently employed as a California peace officer and has at least two years of patrol experience. Interested applicants can visit: https://www.oaklandca.gov/serv... …

Oakland, CA –The Oakland Police Department encourages our community to celebrate this New Year’s Eve safely and would like to remind everyone of the dangers and penalties associated with driving under …

Oaktown Roots: Brand New, Below Market Rate Homes in Oakland is now accepting applications. Hello Housing is now accepting pre-applications for Oaktown Roots, new single-family homes in Oakland for be …

Oakland’s Measure FF, a voter-enacted ballot measure passed in November 2014, provides annual increases to Oakland’s Minimum Wage based on the local Consumer Price Index (CPI). Effective January 1, 2019, the rate rises 57¢, from $13.23 to $13.80 per hour. The law also requires that employers inform employees of the increase by December 15, 2018. To assist employers, the City of Oakland has posted notification posters at oaklandca.gov/minimumwage.

Oakland now ranks among the nation’s top bicycle-friendly cities. The City’s investments and long-term commitment to bike-friendly infrastructure and services helped win Oakland recognition as one of just 34 U.S. cities designated a Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community by Washington D.C.’s League of American Bicyclists (LAB).