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Oakland, Calif. — During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Oakland Police Department reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles.

Oakland, Calif. — May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and Oakland Police Department reminds drivers to follow the speed limit and look out for people on bike rides.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred just before 9:30 a.m., May 25, 2022, in the 800 block of 35th Street. Oakland Communications Division received a call from an off-duty officer who stated they were involved in a shooting with an individual who was believed to be armed.

The City of Oakland will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch during the school break this year.

Thank you to our community and media partners, Kattie Pruitt is no longer a #Missing Person.

She has been safely located. #SAFEOAKLAND

The Oakland Police Department is requesting assistance from our community and media partners in locating Missing Person, Kattie Pruitt, who is at risk due to Dementia.

The Oakland Children’s Initiative (Measure AA) is a 2018 Charter Amendment passed by the residents of Oakland to deepen our investment in early childhood education and college access. It will leverage approximately $30 million in annual revenue to dramatically expand access and the quality of preschool for Oakland children, as well as significantly increase college enrollment and college graduation rates. The Measure establishes the Childrens’ Initiative Oversight Commission to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council to provide oversight, accountability, and analysis for the distribution of funds and execution of programming.

The Oakland City Council has modified its proof of vaccination ordinance, lifting previous vaccination requirements to enter indoor public locations such as restaurants and bars, entertainment venues, recreation centers, gyms and fitness centers, City Hall, theaters, and museums.

Under the new ordinance, people entering senior centers and assisted living facilities will still be required to show proof of vaccination upon entry.

The City of Oakland has been awarded $11.1 million of Homekey funding to acquire and convert the Inn by the Coliseum motel into housing that will address the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. Located on Coliseum Way near the Oakland Coliseum, Inn by the Coliseum will offer 36 units of housing and wrap-around services for people experiencing chronic homelessness.