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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.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced her choice for the next City Administrator, Jestin Johnson. Johnson has extensive service in municipal and large organization management and is committed to working with City leaders and staff to address the challenges we face.

Plan Proposes Historic Investments in Affordable Housing, Infrastructure Improvements and Early Childhood Education While Closing a $360 Million Two-Year Deficit.

The Oakland Department of Transportation's (OakDOT) new program to address abandoned vehicles was the focus of today’s One Oakland Spring Clean event. Mayor Sheng Thao joined Councilmember Treva Reid ...

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was joined by Councilmembers Treva Reid, Kevin Jenkins and Janani Ramachandran on Monday to kick off Oakland’s Spring Clean with an event focused on repairing roads hard hit b ...

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