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‘Paint the Town’ Mural Comes to West Oakland with a Tribute to Music History at the California Hotel

Street mural project highlights ongoing neighborhood work by OakDOT to make streets and sidewalks safer, and by EBALDC to revitalize the neighborhood with long-term residents

Posted: August 25th, 2018

Public Trust, August 2018

Check out the latest edition of the Public Ethics Commission’s newsletter Public Trust

Posted: August 24th, 2018

Support Fund for Officer Jordan Wingate who was critically injured in an on duty vehicle collision

Posted: August 22nd, 2018

Oakland’s Ceasefire Credited for Drop in Gun Violence & Citywide Crime

A new study shows that Operation Ceasefire, Oakland’s primary initiative to reduce group-related gun violence, is a key driver behind the city’s dramatic decline in shootings and homicides since it was launched five years ago.

Posted: August 22nd, 2018

Markham Elementary Press Conference Photo

New Pedestrian Safety Signals Arrive in Oakland

The ongoing work by Oakland's Department of Transportation (OakDOT) to improve pedestrian safety, especially for children, took a leap forward recently with the activation of innovative new crossing enhancements in Oakland.

Posted: August 20th, 2018

Oakland Public Works Announces the Bulky Block Party for Free Large-Item Disposal

A series of three events across Oakland invites residents to drop off unwanted bulky items for free disposal, where they will also learn how to get the same service at their own home’s curbside.

Posted: August 16th, 2018

Mayor Schaaf and OHA Announce Steep Increase in Affordable Rental Units for City’s Most Vulnerable Residents

Mayor Libby Schaaf and Oakland Housing Authority officials reported nearly doubling the number of Sect.8 households in Oakland over the same time last year.

Posted: August 15th, 2018

Updates regarding Technical and Financial Assistance for the Equity Program

Updates regarding technical and financial assistance for the equity program, read on for more details.

Posted: August 14th, 2018

Officers Millan Estrada Cach Volunteer Baseball

Oakland Police Officers Volunteer to Coach Baseball Honored by Neighborhood Social Media Company NextDoor

Officers honored for volunteering to coach baseball to kids.

Posted: July 30th, 2018

Statement from Mayor Schaaf on the Passing of the Honorable Ronald V. Dellums

Today, Mayor Libby Schaaf issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Congressman and Oakland Mayor Ronald V. Dellums: