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As the National Weather Service forecasts heavy rain and high winds on Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning, the City of Oakland is preparing for additional flooding, debris flows, and downed trees.

Oakland, CA – On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 3pm, the City of Oakland will host an inauguration ceremony at the Paramount Theater to swear in Sheng Thao as Mayor, Courtney Ruby as City Auditor, as well …

Notice of Availability of Brooklyn Basin Marina Expansion Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report

Today, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) held its first annual “Toys for the Town” holiday celebration. As part of OPD Acts of Kindness and in the spirit of the holiday season, OPD staff made the holidays a bit brighter for Oakland families.

New Deadline January 13th for Submission of Applications!

Planning & Building Director William Gilchrist has signed the national Planning Directors’ statement, Planning and Equity: A Commitment to Change, which acknowledges the role that planners and other government officials have played in enabling systemic racism and segregation and commits to systemic change to create inclusive and diverse neighborhoods that equitably meet the needs of all residents.

Award will enable the City of Oakland to develop a comprehensive broadband strategy to expand access to the internet for unserved communities

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is releasing these photographs and video in hopes the community can help identify the individuals in connection with a commercial burglary. The incident occurred on December 19, 2022, just after 4:15 AM in the 3200 block of Martin Luther King Way.

Link to video of press conference Oakland, CA – Today city leaders launched the implementation of universal pre-school access for Oakland. For the first time in Oakland’s history, preschool will be ac …

On December 20, 2022, the Oakland City Council passed a resolution that reinstates the mask mandate for everyone ages 6 and older inside city facilities. The mandate goes into effect immediately, with a sunset date of March 31, 2023.