Enforcing Oakland Labor Laws
Making crosswalks safer through improved visibility
Want to apply for a Cannabis Permit? Be sure to gather the following documents before applying in our new online portal. Gathering these documents in advance will make the application process quicker.
The triangle shaped Tyrone Carney Park is located at 10501 Acalanes Drive in the Sobrante Park neighborhood. The park was constructed in 1968 and was named after Vietnam Veteran Tyrone Carney. In 2002, the site was closed for security reasons. In 2025, the City of Oakland will make improvements and re-open the park. The improvements to the park will also include a sculpture of Tyrone Carney.
The Oakland Police Department utilizes Flock Safety technology to capture and use digital evidence from automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, in addition to employing real-time alerts and hotlists of vehicles, to help investigate and prevent crime.
In Fall of 2024, Mayor Sheng Thao hosted a series of Town Halls throughout Oakland. Residents and community members were invited to meet the City’s Public Safety Leadership Team and also learn about key strategies and initiatives around improving public safety in the City of Oakland. Each Town Hall included presentations from each department followed by a Q&A. <br /> <br /> The program featured: Mayor Sheng Thao, Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell, Department of Violence Prevention Chief Holly Joshi, Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington, City Administrator Jestin Johnson, Assistant City Administrator G. Harold Duffey, OakDOT Director Josh Rowan, and MACRO Program Manager Elliott Jones.
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