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73% of our homeless encampment residents are formerly incarcerated. Read my op-ed with brother in the movement and Alameda County Fair Chance Housing coalition leader John Jones III in the San Francisco Chronicle or below on why this legislation is critical to lowering barriers to housing, reducing homelessness and recidivism.

Last night, the Oakland City Council confirmed Mayor Libby Schaaf’s appointments to the Cultural Affairs Commission. The Commission is an advisory council to the Mayor, City Council and City Administrator on all matters affecting cultural development in Oakland. The Commission members’ primary role and responsibility will be to act as ambassadors and advocates for arts and culture in Oakland.

Oakland's ratings are at the highest in City's history; second-highest rating available; analysts call out the City's strong financial position, good fiscal policies and practices, and "experienced, prudent management team."

Oakland Public Works has recently completed the renovation of Hardy Park, also known in the community as FROG Park after the community group Friends of the Greenbelt. OPW and FROG celebrated Sunday with a ribbon cutting and grand opening.

High Street Site Accommodates RVs Near Home Depot

Generous Oakland residents raise funds to purchase cabins.

Oakland City Administrator Sabrina Landreth today announced she has appointed Alexa Jeffress as the new Director of the Economic & Workforce Development Department.

Nationally recognized animal welfare innovator and nonprofit leader Ann Dunn brings bold vision and collaborative leadership approach.

Throughout history, what is just, moral, and humane has not always aligned with the law. It was once legal to redline Black communities and families, preventing them from accessing mortgage loans to buy homes. I stand with Moms 4 Housing who are bringing attention to the civil rights issue of our time: housing is a human right. The moms took a path of nonviolent civil disobedience to shelter their children and call attention to a system that continues to leave working families and homeless individuals behind.

The City of Oakland and community leaders from across the city announced Tuesday the launch of the Oaktown PROUD campaign to reduce illegal dumping in Oakland, rolling out new services long advocated-for by community groups.