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For Immediate Release January 16, 2025 OPD News: Crackdown on Retail Theft Leads to Five Arrests      The Oakland Police Department (OPD) continues our efforts to combat organized retail theft through …

Oakland Public Works is supporting dozens of community-organized service events across Oakland for MLK Day of Service 2025; hundreds of volunteers are expected to participate this weekend.

Five New Construction Multifamily Affordable Housing Development projects awarded a total of $80.5 million to develop 583 affordable rental homes throughout Oakland. Awardees will leverage the City’s investments to apply for funding from the state and private entities. 

For Immediate Release January 15, 2025 OPD News: OPD Seizes Vehicle Following High-Speed Flee from OfficersThe Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an incident where a vehicle fled from of …

MAYOR KEVIN JENKINS’ STATEMENT ON THE COUNTY’S APPROVAL OF THE TERM SHEET FOR THE SALE OF THE COUNTY’S INTEREST IN THE COLISEUM COMPLEX TO THE OAKLAND ACQUISITION COMPANY (OAC)Oakland, CA - Oakland Ma …

SAFELY LOCATED!!Thanks to our community and media partners, Richard Dumas is no longer #Missing. He has been safely located.

SAFELY LOCATED!! Thanks to our community and media partners, Dahe'Lyn Ewing is no longer #Missing. He has been safely located.

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

UC Berkeley researchers found that Bay Area soda taxes, combined with media attention, have significantly shifted social norms, reducing the acceptability of sugar-sweetened beverages and leading to lower consumption in several cities, including Oakland. This shift in public perception is seen as a powerful tool for improving public health, similar to the decline in smoking rates after tobacco taxes and education campaigns.

Head Start Parent Policy Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. In-person and virtual options are available.