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Oaklanders interested in volunteering can choose from more than 50 fun, earth-friendly events across the city

This page provides updates on the City's response to water quality conditions at Lake Merritt, and current safety guidance.

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The grant will support the construction of a new, state-of-the-art recreation center with enhanced emergency preparedness capabilities.

City staff and community volunteer leaders will host watershed clean ups at 20 sites across the city

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 $20.8 million project includes a new, two-story recreation center and improvements to the iconic park. (Photo by Marc Ribak)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2023 Contact: City of Oakland Public Information Officer, OaklandPIO@oaklandca.gov Lake Merritt Project to Improve Oxygen Levels and Water Quality for Wildlife Oakland …

Mayor Sheng Thao and City to Host a Series of Events Highlighting Services that Make Oakland Cleaner and Safer Leading Up to Earth Day

City offers community cabins, Safe RV parking, and other shelter programs to all Wood Street encampment residents