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Grant applications to cover the costs of onsite security are available until October 17th.

Oakland, CA – The City of Oakland is one of seven California cities to receive an award from the State Housing and Community Development department through its Infill Infrastructure Grant Catalytic (I …

Phase 1 of the Oakland General Plan Update is wrapping up and the full package, covering safety, environmental justice, housing, and more, is headed to City Council for adoption this Fall.

Today Mayor Sheng Thao, Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas (District 2), Councilmembers Carroll Fife (District 3), Kevin Jenkins (District 6) and Rebecca Kaplan (at-large), announced their commitme …

The exterior restrooms at the Rotary Nature Center are currently closed until further notice.

The Duck Ponds at Lakeside Park are currently offline due to structural issues. Rotary Nature Center and City of Oakland staff are working towards a solution to this problem.

Fall Rotary Nature Center Update

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) arrested three individuals in connection with a shooting at Skyline High School on September 5, 2023.

Every traffic death is an unacceptable tragedy. As a mother, my heart grieves with the family who lost their child and now lives with this unimaginable void. As a cyclist, I ride down Lakeshore and kn …

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is currently investigating a report of shots fired near Skyline High School. Today, just before 11:30 a.m., OPD's Communications Division received a call reporting possible shots fired in the area. Officers immediately responded to the scene and found no victims of gunfire.