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Yesterday, Oakland City officials, community leaders, and community members came together to highlight the occupancy status of the Lake Merritt Lodge. The City established Lake Merritt Lodge as a site for emergency COVID-19 response housing, intended to keep our most vulnerable homeless community members safe. The 92-unit building is now at full occupancy.

The City of Oakland continues to experience an increase of people operating dirt bikes and ATVs recklessly throughout Oakland, specifically at Lake Merritt. On June 6, 2021, Oakland Police Officers supporting traffic control witnessed multiple individuals carelessly riding dirt bikes in the 2200 block of Lakeshore Avenue.

Today, the City of Oakland’s Cultural Affairs Division announced Ms. Ayodele Nzinga has been selected as the inaugural Oakland Poet Laureate.

Notice of Availability of Brooklyn Basin Marina Expansion Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report

The Public is invited to review and comment on the City’s First Substantial Amendment to the 2021/22 Annual Action Plan for the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME ARP).

In addition to the upcoming public meeting and public review period for the 2021/22 Annual Action Plan and First Amendment to the Five Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2020/21 through 2024/25, City staff ...

Yesterday, the Oakland Public Safety Committee unanimously voted to approve my Militarized Police Equipment ordinance. The Public Safety Committee heard compelling community concerns and harmful experiences resulting from the lack of militarized equipment oversight.

Application Deadline for Neighborhood Voices Individual Artist Projects, Neighborhood Voices Organization Projects, and Organizational Assistance Grants is July 15

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating two separate shootings. The first incident happened just after 3:00 AM, June 6, 2021.

Today, Alameda County announced that the county will advance to the Yellow Tier in the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening framework effective tomorrow, Wednesday, June 9.