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Grants now available to small businesses city-wide, with reduced matching requirements.

The Human Rights Campaign annually evaluates cities in its Municipal Equality Index

Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong of the Oakland Police Department (OPD) announced he is extending the department’s current crime plan through the end of the year. Chief Armstrong added he is expanding the crime plan with a focus on a Holiday Safety Strategy.

City, Visit Oakland and Oakland Metro Chamber encourage local shopping and dining this holiday season

New investment will add Civilian Ambassadors to Oakland’s Retail Districts, Improve Public Safety in Downtown Oakland and Neighborhood Business Districts

Thanks to our community and media partners, Alice Schwencke is no longer a #Missing Person.
She has been safely located.

Thanks to our community and media partners, Lara Finnegan is no longer a #Missing Person.
She has been safely located.

The Oakland Police Department requests assistance from our community and media partners in locating Missing Person Lara Finnegan.

The Oakland Police Department requests assistance from our community and media partners in locating Missing Person, Alice Schwencke, who is at risk due to a mental health crisis.