City of Oakland California

In preparation for the coming rain, the Oakland Public Works Agency is taking proactive measures. Public Works crews remove debris from storm drains, inlets, culverts, creeks and drainage structures in preparation for the winter months. Crews are also prepared to address other storm related issues. During the rainy season, a maximum of 20 sandbags and 50 feet of plastic sheeting (per household/business) will be available for pickup. In addition, there are opportunities available for volunteers to assist during the rainy season. more »

Sandbags Available to Residents & Businesses In preparation for the coming rain, the Oakland Public Works Agency is taking proactive measures. Annually, Public Works crews remove debris from storm drains, inlets, culverts, creeks and drainage structures in preparation for the winter months. Crews are also prepared to address other storm-related issues. In addition, there are opportunities available for volunteers to assist during the rainy season. During the rainy season, a maximum of 20 sandbags and 50 feet of plastic sheeting (per household/business) will be available for pickup at the City’s Municipal Service Center and the Public Works Drainage Division facility. Oakland Fire Stations will join in storm preparations for our community by distributing sandbags to residents. A limit of five sandbags (per household) will be available for pickup at the Fire Stations. more »

Oakland, CA —For the last 22 years, Ms. Maryann Mitchell of the Oakland Police Department’s Identification Section has been giving to Oakland Families who are less fortunate and in need during the holidays. more »

Oakland, CA —On Monday, November 19, 2012, Oakland Police Officers arrested three suspects in connection with two armed robberies that had occurred within minutes of each other in North Oakland. more »

Oakland, CA —On Saturday, November 17, 2012, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, in the 9800 block of Bancroft Avenue, the Oakland Police Department’s Police Activities League-PAL program continues its holiday tradition of providing Turkeys. more »

Oakland, CA —On November 9, 2012, Oakland Police arrested a man in connection with two Craigslist armed robberies. The Alameda County District Attorney's Office charged Cas Black, 19, of Oakland, with two counts of armed robbery. Police believe Black is also related to a string of similar robberies that occurred between August 22 and October 22, 2012. more »

Oakland, CA — On November 15, 2012, at 9:00PM, an off duty Oakland Police officer was dining at a San Francisco restaurant with his wife celebrating her birthday, when he observed one of Oakland’s most wanted criminal offenders, Ronnie Flenaugh, enter the restaurant. more »

On November 2, 2012, at 8:16 AM, Officers responded to the 100 block of 2nd Street to investigate a call of an armed subject who had entered a commercial business. more »

In the spirit of the holidays and to stimulate shopping in Oakland’s commercial districts in support of local merchants, the City of Oakland will offer free parking every Saturday between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, plus Plaid Friday which is November 23. more »

The City of Oakland will close its administrative offices on Thursday, November 22, and Friday, November 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. 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 holidays or business closures. more »