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.
Posted: May 25th, 2022
The City of Oakland will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch during the school break this year.
Posted: May 24th, 2022
Thank you to our community and media partners, Kattie Pruitt is no longer a #Missing Person.
She has been safely located. #SAFEOAKLAND
Posted: May 24th, 2022
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.
Posted: May 23rd, 2022
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.
Posted: May 23rd, 2022
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.
Posted: May 23rd, 2022
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.
Posted: May 19th, 2022
City of Oakland Head Start Center Brookfield is temporarily closed effective May 16, 2022 through May 22, 2022 due to a COVID-19 exposure. The site will re-open to all students on May 23, 2022.
Posted: May 16th, 2022
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