City of Oakland California

Working with neighborhood residents, youth and volunteers from Block by Block Organizing Network (BBBON), the Town Hall is organized to provide local residents with opportunities to focus on top priorities in the areas of public safety (Spanish and English); Education; Economic Development; Housing and Development; Infrastructure, Blight and Beautification; Health and Environment; Transportation; Social Justice; LGBT Empowerment and Youth Empowerment. The Mayor will also discuss the City’s budget challenges. more »

As previously announced, due to budget cutbacks, the City of Oakland will suspend administrative and other City services Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1, as agreed to by all civilian employee unions in order to balance the City's 2009-11 budget. Public safety is not affected by the closure. more »

Due to the cold, rainy windy weather forecast for this Saturday (March 26), the Family Play Day in the Wild Zone at the PAL Camp in Oakland is being re-scheduled for April 2. more »

On Saturday March 19, 2011, a team of Oakland Police Officers will participate in the St.Baldrick’s foundation fundraiser for cancer research at Children’s Hospital. As a sign of solidarity with children suffering from cancer, officers raised money through sponsorships of family and friends, and on Saturday they will shave their heads! more »

Mayor Jean Quan and Council Member Jane Brunner will host a Town Hall meeting with residents of District 1 (North Oakland) on Saturday, April 2, 10 am-12:30 pm at the North Oakland Senior Center, 5714 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. This is the third in a series of seven meetings designed to more closely connect City services with neighborhood needs. more »

Each year, 160,000 children are diagnosed with cancer worldwide. Cancer is the number one disease killer of children in the U.S. and Canada. OPD has formed a team to participate in this Saturday’s St. Baldrick’s fundraiser at Children’s Hospital. All are welcome to come cheer us on! more »

March 2010, the Oakland Police Department Communications Section welcomed 11 dispatcher trainees to their team. student has worked diligently and tirelessly to complete the lengthy training program. more »