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City hosts ULI Technical Assistance Panel focused on Clay St. Garage

Published on August 12, 2026

The City of Oakland partnered with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to explore new uses for the city-owned, vacant parking garage at 1414 Clay Street in downtown Oakland, adjacent to City Hall. Experts in real estate, design, historic preservation, housing development, and economics evaluated three scenarios to guide the site's future.

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Arrests and Firearm Seizures in Two Separate Investigations

Published on August 12, 2026

Through two separate investigations, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) arrested 10 individuals and seized multiple firearms and narcotics.

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City of Oakland Recruiting for Constitutional Policing Administrator

Published on August 07, 2026

Oakland is conducting a national search for the position of Constitutional Policing Administrator – a new, permanent leadership role focused on transparency, accountability, and constitutional policing practices. The position will provide guidance, advisement, and review of procedures and policies, working closely with the Chief of Police on areas within the Bureau of Risk Management, Internal

Tagged as: , Community Safety

Help Us Find Man Wanted in Burglary and Assault

Published on August 04, 2026

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) requests the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a burglary and assault.

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Oakland breaks ground on new Lincoln Recreation Center & emergency hub

Published on July 30, 2026

The recreation center is the City’s first resilience emergency hub. It can be activated to provide essential services during emergencies, major disruptions

Tagged as: , Public Works

James P. Beere Sworn In As Chief of Oakland Police Department

Published on July 29, 2026

James P. Beere was sworn in today as the City of Oakland’s permanent Chief of Police, following Mayor Barbara Lee naming him as her choice for the job earlier this month.

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Mayor Barbara Lee Continues to Deliver on Accountability Promise

Published on July 22, 2026

Mayor Barbara Lee Continues to Deliver on Promise to Strengthen Government Accountability

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OPD Arrests Suspect in Assault Case, Recovers Homemade Firearms

Published on July 22, 2026

A six-week Oakland Police Department (OPD) investigation led to one arrest and the recovery of several handmade weapons capable of firing ammunition and projectiles.

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