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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2022 Contact: Tiffany Kang, tkang@oaklandca.gov Oakland Council Unanimously Places Final, Unified Progressive Business Tax on November Ballot Proposal by Councilmembers ...

May updates from the Department of Public Works Watershed Division on Measure DD projects.

OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES THAO, BAS, FIFE, AND KALB’S PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS TAX BALLOT MEASURE FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 26th, 2022 Press Contact: Brandon H ...

Following robust dialogue and debate with Oakland’s businesses, residents, labor unions, and community organizations, this afternoon the Council unanimously voted to place a more progressive and equitable tax measure on the city’s November ballot. With the broad support of key business stakeholders, this win-win proposal would not exist if not for Councilmember Loren Taylor’s leadership two years ago.

Oakland, Calif. — During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Oakland Police Department reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles.

Oakland, Calif. — May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and Oakland Police Department reminds drivers to follow the speed limit and look out for people on bike rides.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred just before 9:30 a.m., May 25, 2022, in the 800 block of 35th Street. Oakland Communications Division received a call from an off-duty officer who stated they were involved in a shooting with an individual who was believed to be armed.

The City of Oakland will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch during the school break this year.

Thank you to our community and media partners, Kattie Pruitt is no longer a #Missing Person.

She has been safely located. #SAFEOAKLAND