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The City Administrator’s Office is pleased to share that work to reinforce the City’s leadership team continues with the transition of Oakland Public Works Director G. Harold Duffey to Assistant City …

Honoree will be recognized during awards ceremony on Sunday, May 11.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is releasing this sketch and this picture in hopes that the community can help identify a person of interest in a homicide of Damani William that occurred on August 30, 2023. 

Applications Due June 14, 2024

 Washington DC  - This week, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao joined the United States Conference of Mayors in Washington, DC to advocate for increased Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing vouchers for …

The City of Oakland published the final draft version of the Downtown Oakland Specific Plan (DOSP) for public review in March.  The final draft version of the new zoning and land use rules that will help implement the DOSP are now available for public review as well. These new rules update the City's Zoning Map, Planning Code, and General Plan to help advance DOSP’s goals. The Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), which includes a response to public comments is also available now. 

City of Oakland recognized for exemplary efforts in advancing clean energy goals

Free in-person and virtual workshops for Oakland small business owners and entrepreneurs

Program provides paid training opportunities in the cannabis industry 

Oakland, Calif. – On May 4th, the Oakland Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6:00pm to 3:00am at an undisclosed location.