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Oakland City Council advances Phase 1 General Plan Update policy package to address housing, environmental justice, and emergency preparedness.

The City of Oakland is pleased to announce the launch of SolarAPP+ — a new online portal allowing most residential solar projects to obtain same-day permits, cutting approval time by an average of five (5) days!

The Oakland Police Department Ceasefire Division has arrested a dozen individuals on weapons violations.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is currently investigating an illegal casino operation. On the morning of September 26, 2023, officers from the OPD Violent Crime Operations Center (VCOC), the US Marshals Task Force, ATF, and the San Ramon Police Department served an arrest and search warrant at an illegal gambling establishment located in the 900 block of 77th Avenue.

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Thanks to our community and media partners, Roxana Ramirez Jimenez is no longer a #Missing Person.

The Oakland Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location on September 26, 2023.

The Oakland Police Department requests assistance from our community members and media partners in locating Missing Person, Joseph Eisner-Gordon, who is at risk due to his age.

The Oakland Police Department requests assistance from our community members and media partners in locating Missing Person, Roxana Ramirez Jimenez, who is at risk due to age.

Oakland, CA– A new state law enables Oakland to lower speed limits in high traffic areas in the City. Today, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Oakland Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas, Councilmembers Noe …

City staff and community volunteer leaders will host watershed clean ups at 20 sites across the city