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

Community Meeting:

Join Us for Community Meeting #1

Saturday, April 16, 2022 10:00AM to 12:00PM

An in-person meeting will be held at
Cypress Mandela Training Center
977 66th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621

Wednesday, April 20 7:00 - 8:30PM Zoom in Chinese and English

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89734378458

Thursday, April 21 7:00 - 8:30PM Zoom in Spanish and English

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85091319519

Project Survey:

We would like your feedback on what services you think the community portion of this facility should provide. Click here to participate in the project survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X85V5HX

The City of Oakland has been awarded $14.8 million of Homekey funding to acquire and convert the Piedmont Place motel into housing that will address the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors.

20 Oaklanders selected to serve on General Plan Equity Working Group, who will help identify challenges and advocate for solutions throughout the General Plan Update process.

Notice of Availability of 460 24th Street (Pigozzi Project) Draft Environmental Impact Report

At the end of April, the City of Oakland will release the draft zoning amendments that help implement the Downtown Oakland Specific Plan. Several public meetings will be hosted in May and June to discuss the proposed changes.

On April 19, 2022, Oakland City Council adopted updates to the truck parking regulations in West Oakland.

The Oakland Police Department Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco (ABAT) Unit conducted a special investigation last month, targeting local Smoke Shops. Calls of concern from community members led to the recovery of prohibited flavored tobacco products sold to minors at two stores.

Funding will support childhood-to-career programs with access to digital literacy, college and career readiness, and social emotional health

Oakland City Administrator Ed Reiskin today announced the appointment of Mr. Anton “Tony” Batalla as the City’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective May 2.