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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.

In East Oakland, hundreds of people took part in illegal sideshow activity Sunday night. A reported 200 spectators and 100 vehicles took over several intersections on 82^nd Avenue between MacArthur Boulevard and Ney Avenue.

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As part of our efforts to improve our online permitting processes, the City of Oakland's Planning & Building Department is pleased to offer instructional videos on how to complete Building and Zoning worksheets and upload documents. The City of Oakland has expanded the range of project permits that may be applied for using our Online Permit Center. Follow the instructions in the video to get started today!

City support for in-person volunteering was suspended at the height of the pandemic; City staff and community volunteer leaders are excited to resume safe, outdoor event support

The City of Oakland has developed a program to encourage the construction of detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) by offering a selection of pre-approved building plans for use on properties with Single-Family, Two-Family, or Multi-Family homes that can be downloaded from our website at no charge.

From May 1 to 7, 2022, Oakland will celebrate Small Business Week with more than a dozen virtual and in-person workshops and other activities for small business owners and entrepreneurs. See the full schedule and registration links at www.oaklandca.gov/SBW.