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Today, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) welcomed 18 new officers to the OPD family as members of the 191st Basic Recruit Academy graduated at a ceremony held at the Scottish Rite Center.

In an effort to ease overcrowding at the shelter, OAS will extend hours, waive adoption fees, and expedite the adoption process from Thursday May 11th through Sunday May 14th, with the goal of finding homes for 75 big dogs. On Saturday, May 13th, join Oakland Animal Services for “Playgroup Rockstars,” an adoption event featuring super dog-social dogs.

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.

Oakland, California — This May, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is joining The Oakland Police to encourage more people to bike, ride safely, and wear helmets during National Bicycle Safety Month

Oakland, California — This May, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with the Oakland Police Department to remind all motorists that Motorcyclist Safety Is Everyone’s Safety

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development is pleased to announce that Mary Massella Hernandez has been selected as Oakland’s 2023 Mother of the Year. Mary’s story is one of courage and deter ...

Commission Appoints Nicolas Heidorn as the Executive Director.

The City of Oakland has many job opportunities for all, visit our city page, browse the available jobs and apply!

Oakland, CA – After three weeks of transitioning Wood Street encampment residents and their pets to safe shelter programs with supportive services, on Wednesday the City of Oakland completed the court ...

Thanks to our community and media partners, Malakai Thomas is no longer a #Missing Person.