Congresswoman Barbara Lee will present the Oakland Citizen Humanitarian Award to Ms. Clarissa Douthard, a passionate advocate for children and parents. The award will be presented on Sunday, January 19, at In the Name of Love, the 18th annual musical tribute honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ms. Douthard, Executive Director of Parent Voices Oakland, receives the award for her outstanding work on behalf of the Oakland community.
Posted: January 10th, 2020
*WITH NEW, EXTENDED DEADLINE*
The City of Oakland’s Planning & Building Department has released a Request for Proposals to develop its Proactive Rental Inspection Program (PRIP). The main objective of the PRIP is to conduct proactive inspections of residential rental units in Oakland creating a system that promotes proactive habitability inspection and tenant safety.
Posted: December 4th, 2019
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.
Posted: November 26th, 2019
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.
Posted: November 8th, 2019
Latest rapid response work includes innovative “hardened centerlines” which prevent drivers from cutting corners when turning
Posted: November 6th, 2019
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.
Posted: November 5th, 2019
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.
Posted: November 1st, 2019
Learn more about the latest situational updates regarding the PG&E shutoff scheduled for Saturday, October 26.
Posted: October 25th, 2019
Learn more about the latest situational updates regarding the PG&E shutoff scheduled for Tuesday, October 29.
Posted: October 25th, 2019
Dry, windy conditions in East Bay Hills have delayed PG&E’s start of restoration efforts
Posted: October 10th, 2019
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