City of Oakland California

The City of Oakland celebrates “Unity in Community.” Over 26,000 residents will attend National Night Out parties on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Some parties will receive a visit from Chief Batts and Mayor Dellums. Residents are hosting barbecues, ice cream socials, and other events designed to strengthen neighborhood spirit and unity. more »

Due to unforeseen utility conditions, 45th Street will be temporarily closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic August 4-6. more »

On July 26, 2010, the Community Resources for Independent Living will present the Oakland Mayor's Commission on Persons with Disabilties with a "Disability Access and Employment Commendation" in recognition of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. more »

Oakland (CA) – On July 18, 2010 at 11:32 PM Oakland Police Department Patrol Division Officers responded to the 1900 Webster on the report of the sound of gunshots and people running down Webster towards 20th St. Upon arrival officers found Jinghong Kang, 45-year-old, Male, Fairfax, Virginia resident suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s). more »

Oakland (CA) – On July 18, 2010 at 11:32 PM Oakland Police Department Patrol Division Officers responded to the 1900 Webster on the report of the sound of gunshots and people running down Webster towards 20th St. Upon arrival officers found Jinghong Kang, 45-year-old, Male, Fairfax, Virginia resident suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s). more »

On July 13, 2010, at 5:00 PM, 80 Oakland Police Officers were laid off. Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the lay-offs are contained in this press release. To assist the public with reporting lower priority crimes, we are expanding “Coplogic” (computerized reporting) so individuals can fill out their own reports for certain crimes. more »

When Christopher Nylund dialed 911 and hung up, he did not realize that the prank call would result in a face-to-face meeting with the Chief of Police. more »

Over the past several weeks of negotiations, the City of Oakland and the OPOA worked in close proximity to consider a host of offers and counter-offers. Unfortunately, the parties were not able to reach agreement. Due to budget considerations, the City will move forward with planned lay-offs of 80 police officers. more »

At an 11:00 a.m. media conference today, Mayor Ron Dellums praised Oakland community members—young people, social justice advocates, faith leaders and the business community—for coming together as a community to express their pain in response to the Mehserle verdict with passion, dignity and peace. He also lauded the efforts of the Oakland Police Department for showing great restraint and respect for people’s civil rights. He credited community partnerships and the professionalism of the police department with facilitating peaceful expressions following the announcement of the verdict. more »