City of Oakland California

The City of Oakland will suspend administrative and other City services for a business closure day on Friday, September 7. In addition, City offices will be closed on Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day and Monday, September 10 in observance of Admissions Day. While the City’s administrative employees are out of the office, if a situation arises that requires more staffing, the City has a plan in place to call in additional resources. Police, fire and emergency services are not affected during the holidays or business closures. more »

Mayor Jean Quan – joined by local and regional elected officials, business leaders and sports fans – shared details on “Oakland Loves Its Sports Teams” Spirit Week at a press conference and rally on August 27 in Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. Running September 10 - 14, the civic pride campaign will salute the Oakland A’s and Oakland Raiders, both of which have home games that week, for being irreplaceable civic treasures that add significantly to the economy, identity, pride and culture of Oakland, Alameda County and the entire East Bay region. more »

Mayor Jean Quan – joined by local and regional elected officials, business leaders and sports fans – shared details on “Oakland Loves Its Sports Teams” Spirit Week at a press conference and rally this morning in Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. Running September 10 - 14, the civic pride campaign will salute the Oakland A’s and Oakland Raiders, both of which have home games that week, for being irreplaceable civic treasures that add significantly to the economy, identity, pride and culture of Oakland, Alameda County and the entire East Bay region. more »

As detailed in an Information Memorandum dated August 9, 2012, the City of Oakland’s P25 Public Safety Radio System has been the subject of Radio Frequency (RF) interference which has caused a degradation to our users ability to communicate. Following notification by the City of Oakland on August 7, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) began their own investigation. more »

Oakland, CA — The Oakland Police Department would like to make the public aware of the arrest of a sexual assault and robbery suspect. It is believed that there may be further victims. We are asking anyone who may have been victimized by the suspect to contact us. more »

The City of Oakland has launched a Blight Amnesty Program for qualifying homeowners with outstanding blight abatement charges. The program, which runs through November 30, 2012, requires payment of the original fees associated with the blight violation, but would forgive other fees for inspections and any related costs as well as fines, penalties and interest that have accrued on the original violation. In addition, applicable liens would be removed after all program requirements are met. more »

Oakland, CA – The Oakland Police Department requests assistance from the media and the community to help identify and locate the suspects who they believe are responsible for the homicide of Gabriel Martinez, Jr., age five (5), of Oakland. more »

Oakland, CA – On August 5, 2012 at 5:15 AM, Oakland Police officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of 7th Street to investigate an armed robbery. more »

Oakland, CA –The Oakland Police Department will be present to address media questions. When: August 9, 2012 Where: 455-7th Street, Oakland, Ca. 94607. The Police Oakland Police Department Lobby Time: 1:00 PM more »

Oakland, CA — The Oakland Police Department requests the assistance from the media and the community to locate a mother and her two month daughter who were kidnapped by the child’s father at gun point Wednesday night. more »