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Oakland Increases Safety Enhancements in Downtown and Uptown Areas

Published on June 04, 2026

Building on work rolled out in the spring, this expanding effort aims to create a positive experience for community members, artists, performers, small businesses, food vendors, and community organizations in the heart of Oakland.

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SAFELY LOCATED!!

Published on June 03, 2026

SAFELY LOCATED!!

Thanks to our community and media partners, Jemal Jones is no longer a Missing Person.

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Missing Person Jemal Jones: At Risk Due to Medical Condition

Published on June 02, 2026

The Oakland Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Jemal Jones, a 56-year-old Oakland man who is considered at risk due to a medical condition.

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Revenue Management Bureau System Upgrade

Published on June 02, 2026

Beginning June 11 through June 12, the Revenue Management Bureau will be conducting a database system migration. Both the Business Tax Customer Service Office at 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 1320, and the Revenue Bureau Office at 150 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5342, will remain open and accessible; however, we will be unable to process any documents or payments during this period.

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Missing Person Allen Berry: At Risk Due to Dementia

Published on June 01, 2026

The Oakland Police Department requests assistance from our community and media partners in locating Missing Person Allen Berry, who is at risk due to dementia.

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Oakland ReCAST Program Awards $200,000 to 22 Community Organizations

Published on May 29, 2026

Community-designed mini-grant process funds trauma-informed wellness and healing initiatives across Oakland

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Oakland Police Department Welcomes 17 New Officers

Published on May 29, 2026

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) welcomed 17 new officers from the 196th Basic Recruit Academy at a ceremony at the Scottish Rite Center in Oakland today. “The department and city have invested in you to devote yourself to public safety.

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Oakland's Summer Food Program Serves Youth Across the City

Published on May 26, 2026

Program will provide thousands of free meals daily at more than 50 sites citywide

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Oakland Homelessness Falls Nearly 20 Percent

Published on May 19, 2026

2026 Point-in-Time Count shows the largest year-over-year decline in unsheltered homelessness in recent city history, and a reduction in Oakland's share of the county's total homeless population

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Oakland Mayor Releases Mid-Cycle Budget & Measure E Spending Plan

Published on May 15, 2026

Mayor offers candid assessment of Oakland's financial reality while outlining a path to stronger public safety, cleaner streets, and expanded community services.

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News Releases

Oakland Increases Safety Enhancements in Downtown and Uptown Areas

SAFELY LOCATED!!

Missing Person Jemal Jones: At Risk Due to Medical Condition

Revenue Management Bureau System Upgrade

Missing Person Allen Berry: At Risk Due to Dementia

Oakland ReCAST Program Awards $200,000 to 22 Community Organizations

Oakland Police Department Welcomes 17 New Officers

Oakland's Summer Food Program Serves Youth Across the City

Oakland Homelessness Falls Nearly 20 Percent

Oakland Mayor Releases Mid-Cycle Budget & Measure E Spending Plan

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