City of Oakland California

The City of Oakland’s Cultural Affairs Division invites the public to engage in the creation of Belonging in Oakland: A Cultural Development Plan, Oakland’s first comprehensive citywide plan focused on arts and culture. The plan will serve as a blueprint of goals and strategies to advance Oakland as a dynamic hub for creative practices that benefit the city’s residents, businesses and visitors. more »

The San Jose Police Department has arrested Oliver Juinio as a suspect in the shooting death of off-duty Oakland Firefighter Jake P. Walter and the shooting injury of a second off-duty Oakland firefighter, whose name is being withheld out of respect for his privacy. Anyone with information about the incident can contact the SJPD homicide unit at 408-277-5283 or leave a tip with Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-STOP (7867) or svcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward. more »

Labor Day traditionally marks the end of summer. It's also when we enjoy picnics, pool parties, and barbecues with families and friends. But the Labor Day holiday is also one of the deadliest. Alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers endanger themselves and others on America’s roadways. more »

On Friday, August 25, the service hours for the City of Oakland’s popular “Free B” Broadway Shuttle will change to 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday to Friday. Shuttle frequency will remain every 10-15 minutes. more »

Oakland, CA — On August 7, 2017, the Oakland Police Department and Portland, Oregon, Police Bureau announced the selection of Deputy Chief Outlaw as the new Chief of Police for the city of Portland. more »

At approximately 1:05pm on August 2, 2017 the Oakland Fire Department responded to a reported vegetation fire near Grizzly Peak Boulevard and Centennial Road above University of California Botanical Gardens. Oakland Fire Crews arrived on scene within minutes and immediately requested additional alarm responses, and mutual response resources. Currently the fire is 70% contained and our operational objective is to reach a 90% containment by 8:00pm tonight. Our crews have been tirelessly working to identify and address any remaining hazards or concerns. more »

Capping almost two months of street repair crews working overtime and through weekends, the Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) announced today that this year’s annual Road Repair Blitz saw the patching of more than 5,200 potholes, continuing several years of growth in the program. more »

The Public Ethics Commission (Commission) decided Monday night to proceed to an administrative hearing, which is the next stage of the Commission’s enforcement process, to determine whether Council Member Lynette Gibson McElhaney violated the City’s conflict of interest, gift, and disclosure laws. Commission staff presented an investigative summary of evidence that Council Member McElhaney committed three violations of the Government Ethics Act (Act) for activities she engaged in after the Act was adopted unanimously by the City Council on December 9, 2014. The new Act enabled the Commission to impose penalties for violations of ethics laws. more »

The Oakland Police Department investigators have released this sketch of a person of interest in connection with the homicides of Lee Weathersby III, Lamar Broussard and Derrick Harris. more »

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and City Administrator Sabrina Landreth announced today the appointment of Mr. William Gilchrist as the City’s new Planning & Building Director. more »