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City to be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating a sexual assault that occurred on February 13, 2023, just after 11:30 AM, in the 200 block of Grand Avenue.

The City of Oakland has learned that it was recently subject to a ransomware attack. The Information Technology Department is coordinating with law enforcement and actively investigating the scope and severity of the issue. 911 and fire and emergency resources are not impacted.

City of Oakland Opens 100-bed Cabin Shelter Program at Wood Street

After February 28, 2023, pursuant to the Brown Act, all public meetings including those of our boards and commissions must be held in person and board or commission members must attend their meetings in person.

Today, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) welcomed 18 new officers to the OPD family as members of the 190th Basic Recruit Academy graduated at a ceremony held at the Scottish Rite Center.

Tomorrow, Thursday, February 2, 2023, Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan, along with Mayor Sheng Thao and several Oakland Elected officials and community, business owners, and faith leaders will join the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) for a press conference announcing an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with the City of Oakland for the City’s 50% interest in the Coliseum complex.

Oakland, Ca -- Today, January 27, 2023, the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority (OACCA) Board voted unanimously to appoint Oakland Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan as Chair of the Board.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao released the following statement in advance of the release of the Memphis police video of the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols. The five officers responsible have been charged w …