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The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an illegal casino operation. On July 15, 2021, Community Resource Officers (CRO) executed a search warrant in the 1400 block of 14^th Avenue.

The Oakland Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on July 15, 2021, at 3:15 PM.

The Oakland Public Library (OPL) was awarded a $50,000 grant through the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced.

The Oakland Police Department is investigating an attempted theft that occurred on July 13, 2021, just after 2:00 AM, in the 3300 block of Alameda Avenue. Officers were responding to a call for service. After arriving on the scene, the officer observed a female standing next to a car. The woman appeared to be surprised and yelled a warning to others in the area.

$900,000 Grant will embed 12 Cultural Strategists in City Departments

The Oakland Police Department is requesting assistance from our community and media in locating missing person at risk, James Tyler, 67.

Oakland will keep its protected bicycle lanes on Telegraph Avenue

Oakland City Administrator Ed Reiskin announced today the appointment of G. Harold Duffey as the new Oakland Public Works Director effective July 26, 2021.

The Oakland Police Department is requesting assistance from our community and the media in locating missing person at risk due to age-Briana Villegas.

Governor Gavin Newsom approved the Budget Act of 2021. The Budget includes $10 Million for Oakland's Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (“MACRO”) program — funding Vice-Mayor Rebecca Kaplan requested - to allow Oakland to provide a strong program of civilian crisis responders. Kaplan thanks Governor Newsom, the State Legislature, and specifically Senator Nancy Skinner, for her amendments to the Budget Act of 2021.