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Annual ‘Guns to Gardens’ Event Collects Dozens of Firearms

Published on November 17, 2025

Over the weekend, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) partnered with several community organizations for the annual "Guns to Gardens" gun buyback event. A total of 58 firearms were collected, including four assault rifles, privately manufactured firearms commonly known as "ghost guns," and an AR pistol.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Police

EV Charging System Provides Business Savings and Community Benefits

Published on November 07, 2025

Family Laundry’s new electric delivery vans are powered by the sun; chargers are shared with Community Kitchens to support community food access.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment, Media Releases

Notices of Assessment

Published on November 07, 2025

On November 6, 2025, approximately 2,918 Notices of Assessment were mailed to taxpayers with outstanding filing or payment obligations related to their Oakland Business Taxes for rental properties.
For questions or assistance, taxpayers may contact the Citywide Liens Division at (510) 238-7474 or via email at BTliens@oaklandca.gov

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

Oakland's AI Working Group Unveils AI Projects & No-Cost Pilot Program

Published on November 03, 2025

The City of Oakland AI Working Group Unveils Ambitious AI Projects & “No-Cost” RFI Pilot Program.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Public Notices

Nine-Year Investigation Results in Arrests of Suspects

Published on October 30, 2025

Today, Oakland Police Assistant Chief James Beere held a news conference to discuss the recent arrest of Sureños gang members who are believed to be responsible for dozens of violent crimes, including 31 homicides across the Bay Area, with 24 of those happening in Oakland.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Police

OPD and FBI Partner to Investigate Major Theft of Oakland Artifacts

Published on October 29, 2025

The Oakland Police Department (OPD), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is investigating a burglary that occurred just before 3:30 a.m. on October 15, 2025, at the Oakland Museum of California’s off-site storage facility.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Police

You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide: OPD Seizes 170+ Sideshow Vehicles

Published on October 28, 2025

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) continues to identify and hold accountable those responsible for organizing and participating in illegal sideshows.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Police

Community Complaints Lead to Seizures at Unlicensed Smoke Shop

Published on October 27, 2025

The Oakland Police Department's Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT) and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) inspected a shop in the 1400 block of Webster Street. Community complaints led to the investigation of the unlicensed smoke shop.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Police

Oakland Fund for Children and Youth RFP Announcement

Published on October 24, 2025

OFCY releases Request for Proposals (RFP) for FY 2026 - 2028

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Oakland Increases Weekend Staffing to Boost Illegal Dumping Cleanup

Published on October 17, 2025

City officials announced today that Oakland Public Works (OPW) has expanded its illegal dumping response efforts by deploying additional weekend trash pickup crews.

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News Releases

Annual ‘Guns to Gardens’ Event Collects Dozens of Firearms

EV Charging System Provides Business Savings and Community Benefits

Notices of Assessment

Oakland's AI Working Group Unveils AI Projects & No-Cost Pilot Program

Nine-Year Investigation Results in Arrests of Suspects

OPD and FBI Partner to Investigate Major Theft of Oakland Artifacts

You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide: OPD Seizes 170+ Sideshow Vehicles

Community Complaints Lead to Seizures at Unlicensed Smoke Shop

Oakland Fund for Children and Youth RFP Announcement

Oakland Increases Weekend Staffing to Boost Illegal Dumping Cleanup

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