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OPD Seizes Vehicles Connected to Reckless Sideshow Driving

Published on February 26, 2026

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) continues to identify and hold accountable people involved in organizing, participating in, or evading officers during illegal sideshows in Oakland.

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Oakland completes Safe Routes to Schools project in Chinatown

Published on February 25, 2026

The City of Oakland celebrated today the completion of traffic safety and paving improvements on 10th St. in Chinatown, enhancing safety for students and families traveling to and from Lincoln Elementary.

Tagged as: , Transportation

Oakland Unveils Five-Year Economic Development Action Plan

Published on February 18, 2026

Strategic plan is designed to foster inclusive growth across Oakland neighborhoods

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Arrest Made in Armed Robbery

Published on February 17, 2026

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an armed robbery that occurred just after 2:15 p.m. on February 15, 2026, in the 1800 block of Park Boulevard.

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11 More Arrested in Targeted Human Trafficking Enforcement Investigati

Published on February 11, 2026

As part of the Oakland Police Department’s ongoing commitment to combat human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, investigators recently conducted two targeted enforcement operations along the International Boulevard corridor, an area heavily impacted by these crimes.

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More Projects Now Exempt from Design Review

Published on February 11, 2026

The City of Oakland recently updated its Planning Code to expand the list of projects now exempt from Design Review.

Tagged as: , Planning & Building

Missing Person Najibah Pasha

Published on February 09, 2026

The Oakland Police Department is requesting assistance from our community and media partners in locating Missing Person Najibah Pasha, who is at risk due to age.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Missing Persons, Police

City of Oakland extends grace period for Sunday parking meters

Published on February 06, 2026

The City of Oakland has extended the grace period for Sunday parking meter operations. The first day of enforcement will now be Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Tagged as: , Transportation

Eight Arrested During Human Trafficking Enforcement Investigation

Published on February 04, 2026

As the Oakland Police Department (OPD) continues our efforts to address human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, investigators conducted a targeted enforcement operation along International Boulevard on February 3, 2026.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Police

OPD Announces Public Safety Plan for Super Bowl 60 Events

Published on February 03, 2026

This weekend, the Bay Area will host Super Bowl 60. While the game itself will be played in Santa Clara, numerous Super Bowl–related events are scheduled throughout the region, including several here in Oakland.

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News Releases

OPD Seizes Vehicles Connected to Reckless Sideshow Driving

Oakland completes Safe Routes to Schools project in Chinatown

Oakland Unveils Five-Year Economic Development Action Plan

Arrest Made in Armed Robbery

11 More Arrested in Targeted Human Trafficking Enforcement Investigati

More Projects Now Exempt from Design Review

Missing Person Najibah Pasha

City of Oakland extends grace period for Sunday parking meters

Eight Arrested During Human Trafficking Enforcement Investigation

OPD Announces Public Safety Plan for Super Bowl 60 Events

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