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The Oakland Police Department is requesting assistance from our community and media partners in locating Missing Person, Lizy Martinz-Estrada, who is at risk due to age.

This page contains information and updates related to the 2022 Lake Merritt algae bloom. Click HERE for current information on algae bloom response and management in Oakland.

Oakland, CA – Today Ms. Allyssa Victory Villanueva submitted the required documentation proving the residency of her endorsers, bringing her to a total of 10 verified endorsers as required and allowin …

Join Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan, Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas, Council President Pro Tempore Sheng Thao, Council member Fife, Planned Parenthood, and NARAL Pro-Choice America on August 30, 2022, at 9am for a press conference advocating for the passage of their resolution declaring Oakland’s support of California Proposition 1 -- Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment.

Seasoned leader to focus on addressing economic inequities and expanding access to contracting opportunities

Court order would allow phased clean-up and closure operation to resume to abate potentially hazardous conditions that threaten public health and safety

The City of Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) is working to make it easier to find parking in Chinatown. OakDOT staff have studied parking demand in Chinatown and have developed two zones …

City Launches Implementation of Voter-approved Measure AA to Expand Access to Early Childhood Education and College; Proposals Due September 21, 2022

For Immediate Release August 19, 2022 OPD NEWS: 188th Basic Recruit Academy Graduation Today, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) welcomed 30 new officers to the OPD family, as members of the 188th B …

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is hiring officers committed to helping our community live up to its potential. Now more than ever, Oakland needs officers who reflect the diversity of the community we serve.