City of Oakland Breaks Ground on Lakeshore Ave Safety Project Published on July 25, 2025 Project will bring comprehensive street safety improvements near Lake Merritt where a 4-year-old child was killed in 2023. Lakeshore Ave. received a commemorative street renaming to Maia Correia Memorial Bikeway. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Transportation
Unsolved Homicide: Juliette Harris Published on July 25, 2025 One year ago today, 24-year-old Juliette “Ju-Let” Harris was tragically shot and killed just after 2:00 a.m. in the 2000 block of International Boulevard. Harris was a San Diego native with her whole life ahead of her. The Oakland Police Department (OPD) continues to seek justice and ask for the community’s help in solving the case.The FBI offers a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arr Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Oakland to Install 36 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) Published on July 23, 2025 PG&E Donates $45,000 for Life-Saving Devices to Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Department Facilities Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bay Area Students Tour Oakland Police Air Unit Published on July 23, 2025 Members of the Oakland Police Department (OPD) Air Support Unit (ARGUS) had the pleasure to speak with the next generation of aviators. Tagged as: , Media Releases
OPD Continues Summer Safety Plan with Sideshow Enforcement Published on July 22, 2025 As part of our Summer Safety Plan, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) deployed additional officers to enforce illegal sideshow activity throughout our city. On July 19, 2025, approximately 100 people participated in illegal sideshows. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Introducing the General Plan Community Advisory Group Published on July 21, 2025 Introduces members of the Oakland General Plan Community Advisory Subcommittee. Tagged as: , Announcements
OPD Welcomes the 195th Police Academy Published on July 21, 2025 Today, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) is proud to announce the start of our 195th Police Academy, which includes 26 Police Officer Trainees (POT). Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Mayor Lee Celebrates 35th anniversary of ADA Published on July 21, 2025 Mayor Barbara Lee joined the Mayor's Commission on Persons with Disabilities this evening to commemorate the upcoming 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Oakland To Make Historic Investment into Pedestrian Infrastructure Published on July 17, 2025 25-year agreement will ensure sidewalks and curb ramps are accessible for people with disabilities Tagged as: , Media Releases, Transportation
Impact Fees Update: City Council Adopts Impact Fee Amendments Published on July 16, 2025 On July 15, 2025, the Oakland City Council adopted significant amendments to the City’s Impact Fee Program to improve housing development and promote equitable growth citywide. These changes reflect the City’s continued commitment to reducing barriers to new housing while ensuring that essential public services and infrastructure are maintained. Tagged as: , Announcements