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The City of Oakland is performing work to rehabilitate utilities in an easement running parallel with Highway 13.

Work is adjacent to the Highway 13 northbound lane between located between the I-580 Freeway and the Carson Street exit. Access to the easement will require heavy equipment to access the easement via Highway 13. Construction may directly affect the lane of travel closest to the shoulder (right-hand northbound lane) between the hours of 9am - 3pm, Monday through Friday, between October 21, 2019 and late December 2019.

Due to conditions that lead to wildfire risk PG&E confirmed they will turn off power after midnight. PG&E has released what regions and cities could be impacted, including the Oakland hills. We realize this is concerning to many of our constituents and we are working closely with the City, PG&E, and the Oakland Fire Department to ensure Oakland residents are safe and prepared.

On Wednesday, October 23, 2019. I will host a Community Engagement Meeting with residents of the Allendale neighborhood to discuss and share ideas for a new tot lot at the Allendale Recreation Center. Oakland Public Works staff will present conceptual designs, provide interactive workshops, and answer questions pertaining to the tot lot. The deadline for residents to complete a hard copy or online survey is September 28th.

Currently the city is working closely with the Oakland A’s to potentially develop a new stadium at Howard Terminal. Councilmember Sheng Thao is committed to working with the City of Oakland, Oakland A’s, and Alameda County to ensure an equitable agreement is made around the future of the Oakland A’s, the Oakland Coliseum, and the potential Howard Terminal development.

The Measure W (Vacant Property Tax) Implementation Ordinance will be heard at the November 5th City Council Meeting. This Measure has been a big topic in District 4 and currently the Administration is putting forth language that, I believe, honors the spirit of Measure "W". The language goes after the speculators who are sitting on vacant land for profit, but provides exemptions for adjoining parcels for use as yard space, low income households, land that is unbuildable, and others.

On Saturday, September 21, 2019. I will host a Community Engagement Meeting with residents of the Allendale neighborhood to discuss and share ideas for a new tot lot at the Allendale Recreation Center. Oakland Public Works staff will present conceptual designs, provide interactive workshops, answer questions pertaining to the tot lot, and provide a survey to complete.

On Tuesday, August 6, 2019. My team and I will be making our way around the various National Night Out block parties in District 4!

WHAT’S IN YOUR CAR OR HOME THAT MAY ATTRACT THIEVES?

You may find the answer you are looking for at the:

BRET HARTE/JOAQUIN MILLER NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION COUNCIL MEETING

“TARGET HARDENING YOUR HOME AND VEHICLES”

THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.
IMANI CHURCH
3300 MACARTHUR BLVD

SCHEDULED PRESENTERS:
OPD BURGLARY INVESTIGATORS
POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN MARLON GUZMAN
REED BROTHERS SECURITY

Please contact Neighborhood Services Coordinator:
Renee Sykes at (510) 238-7929 or rsykes@oaklandca.gov

Join Oakland Councilmember Sheng Thao, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks-District 15, and Berkeley Vice Mayor Susan Wengraf to discuss lessons learned from the 2017-2018 California Wildfires and how Oakland, Berkeley and the State of California are preparing for anticipated wildfires in 2019. Learn to protect your home from wildfire, create safer neighborhoods, and be prepared for emergencies. Informative handouts, refreshments and snacks will be provided.

PG&E is hosting a series of regional open houses throughout our service area for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Community Wildfire Safety Program. These drop-in gatherings will allow community members to learn more about wildfire safety and emergency preparedness, meet with PG&E representatives, ask questions and share feedback. Webinars will be available for those who are unable to attend an event in person. PG&E will host a meeting on July 8, 2019 at the Oakland Marriott City Center from 6-8pm.