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I am excited to share the news! The African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG), a Bay Area business group, announced their pursuit to buy the Oakland Coliseum, and bring a Women's National Basketball Association Team ("WNBA") to Oakland!

While there is currently no set date for resuming in-person counter service, the Planning & Building Department will continue to offer the following online and over-the-phone services.

The Oakland Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on June 14th, 2021, around 4:15 AM, in the 1800 block of East 12th Street. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a vehicle collision. Once on scene, officers located an unresponsive male, non-Oakland resident.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an incident where a 12-year-old was shot and wounded. Just after three this morning, OPD officers responded to a ShotSpotter Activation in the 2500 block of Rawson Street.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an incident where a 12-year-old was shot and wounded.

The Main Library (125 14th St) will be open seven days a week; 15 neighborhood branches will be open six days per week and until 8:00 p.m. two nights per week.

To Our San Antonio Community, I am grateful for your advocacy and engagement on the need for an equitable and authentic process for San Antonio Park’s Master Plan. I want to publicly share my strong …

DVP Presentation at Public Safety Committee on June 8, 2021

Yesterday, Oakland City officials, community leaders, and community members came together to highlight the occupancy status of the Lake Merritt Lodge. The City established Lake Merritt Lodge as a site for emergency COVID-19 response housing, intended to keep our most vulnerable homeless community members safe. The 92-unit building is now at full occupancy.

The City of Oakland continues to experience an increase of people operating dirt bikes and ATVs recklessly throughout Oakland, specifically at Lake Merritt. On June 6, 2021, Oakland Police Officers supporting traffic control witnessed multiple individuals carelessly riding dirt bikes in the 2200 block of Lakeshore Avenue.