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The International Boulevard Quick Build project will extend across 75 percent of the corridor.

City of Oakland Expands upon the Merchant Corridor Safety Ambassador Program

Grants will support more than 120 community events and activations throughout Oakland

November 16, 2023

Mayor Sheng Thao delivered her first State of the City Address as the 51st Mayor of Oakland before the City Council, city administration, and members of the public. Mayor Thao laid out a clear vision for Oakland with an agenda focused on community safety, homelessness and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and clean and healthy neighborhoods.

This program aims to increase foot traffic in Oakland’s commercial corridors, support Oakland’s small businesses, and showcase Oakland’s arts and culture community.

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 …

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 …

Talking Transition Oakland is a citywide community engagement effort to develop a path forward that City Hall, community organizations, and philanthropy can move on together, all the while centering Oakland’s youth and building their capacity as the city's future leaders.​

Mayor Sheng Thao joined Interim Police Chief Darren Allison, District 3 Council Member Carroll Fife, and Interim Department of Violence Prevention Chief Kentrell Killens in a press conference to discuss recent arrests of suspects in a string of robberies and the steps the City is taking to prevent crime and make our communities safer.