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Head Start Parent Policy Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. In-person and virtual options are available. 

 

See Something? Say Something.The Oakland Police Department encourages community members to report illegal drug activity. If you witness any illegal activity or have information, you can contact our co …

Volunteers will clean and green at 67 events throughout the city for Oakland Earth Day

The City of Oakland Public Ethics Commission (PEC) is looking for a dynamic leader with experience enforcing or implementing government ethics, campaign finance, or transparency laws, policies, or pro …

For Immediate Release: April 15, 2025OPD News:  Community Tips Help OPD Interrupt Illegal Drug ActivityAs part of ongoing efforts to improve public safety and address violent crime, officers assigned …

The Oakland Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location on April 18, 2025. DUI checkpoint locations are determi …

For Immediate Release: April 10, 2025 OPD News:Three in Custody, Multiple Firearms Recovered in Major OPD CasesThe Oakland Police Department (OPD) has made tremendous progress in two cases. Officers a …

Oakland, CA – Oakland Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins announced Monday that most of the Mayor’s Office staff will be released Friday, April 11, and will be on paid administrative leave until then.Former C …

Grand Lake Theater Named Coolest; Burdell Restaurant named Best; Re-Openings and more

For Immediate Release: April 4, 2025OPD NEWS: OPD Officers’ Swift Response Helps Save Gunshot VictimThe Oakland Police Department (OPD) would like to recognize the swift and heroic actions of its offi …