City of Oakland California

Today, the City of Oakland and the Golden State Warriors hosted a parade and rally to celebrate the 2017 NBA Champions. Initial estimates indicate one million fans from around the Bay Area attended the festivities. more »

As the victory celebration draws near, the City of Oakland announced additional details to help facilitate a smooth event tomorrow. The parade steps off at 10 am and the rally begins at 12:15 pm at the south end of Lake Merritt. more »

The City of Oakland today announced the beginning of the summer meal programs to provide local children free lunch and afternoon snack during the school break. The Oakland Human Services Department’s Summer Food Service Program begins Monday, June 12. About 70 sponsored youth-serving sites throughout Oakland – including community-based organizations, City libraries and recreation centers, and faith-based organizations – will offer free lunch Monday through Friday until August 11, 2017. All children and youth ages 18 and under can visit any location to receive a free meal. more »

On Saturday, June 17, the African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO; 6659 14th Street, in Oakland) will present the first public screening of Voices for Freedom: The Hyers Sisters' Legacy, a short documentary film by Susheel Bibbs. The 30-minute film will screen at 3:00 p.m., followed by a discussion. Admission is free. more »

Stanford University released the findings of an important and ground-breaking study today analyzing Oakland police officers’ speech, as captured by body-worn cameras, in making vehicle and pedestrian stops. more »

The Oakland Public Library (OPL) is ready to help you explore, connect, and grow this summer. For kids, teens, and adults, the library is offering its annual summer programs, with various incentives designed to get people reading, visiting the library, and participating in their community. more »

Mayor Libby Schaaf and the Selection Panel for the Police Commission today announced the opening of the application process for the Measure LL Police Commissioners, as approved by Oakland voters with over 83% support on the November 8, 2016 ballot. more »

The Oakland Fire Department and the Oakland Police Department would like to make the public aware of an arsonist who intentionally set fire to an unoccupied tent belonging to an unsheltered resident on May 15, 2017 at 12:33 a.m. in the 2400 block of Union Street. more »

At approximately 9:35 a.m. on May 26, 2017, the Oakland Fire Department responded to a report of a partial building collapse at a construction site located at 3093 Broadway. All individuals at the site have been accounted for. Twelve persons were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries. more »

Today, Mayor Libby Schaaf attended an event at the Alameda County Administration Building where initial data from the county’s 2017 homeless persons point-in-time count was released. With New Data Out on Homelessness in Alameda County, Mayor to Join County-Wide Leaders to Develop a Comprehensive Plan to Address Crisis. more »