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Oakland’s eighth Homekey award will support acquisition and rehabilitation that will convert an existing motel to create 104 permanent housing units serving individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, as well as homeless youth.

OAKLAND, CA – The City of Oakland is excited to announce a significant enhancement in its permitting process with the introduction of ten new "rapid permits" available through the Online Permit Center …

Grant funds will support more than 10,000 individual arts events and activities, most of them free or low-cost to the public

The Oakland Police Department (OPD), in collaboration with the United States Marshals Service, has arrested Laron Gilbert in connection with the homicide of Kevin Nishita, which occurred on November 24, 2021, in the 300 block of 14th Street.

Today, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) Traffic Investigation Unit released photos of a vehicle wanted in connection with the fatal hit-and-run of Kim Barranco, a 59-year-old, Oakland resident.

As we step into 2024, I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue representing you on the Oakland City Council and usher in the promise of a new year. Click here to read the full newsletter in English. Click here to read in Spanish.

Operation Ceasefire is Credited for Saving Approximately 140 lives over a 5 year Period

Oakland Public Works is supporting dozens of community-organized service events across Oakland for MLK Day of Service 2024; thousands of volunteers are expected to participate this weekend.

On January 12, 2024, the City of Oakland published the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on California College of the Arts (CCA) Oakland Campus Redevelopment Project.

New "rapid permits" are now available through our Online Permit Center. Once you've applied and paid your fees, they'll be issued instantly!