Like cities across the world, Oakland’s community and local government are preparing for local impacts from El Nino and its ...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, City leaders, and community members gathered to celebrate the grand reopening of the West Oakland Senior Center, marking a major milestone in Oakland’s commitment to ...

Building owners who have built unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) on their property should legalize their ADUs/JADUs to take full advantage of ...

In response to community complaints, Oakland Police Department (OPD) patrol officers assigned to Area 6 in East Oakland ...

Community-Led Traffic Safety (CLTS) is a permitted program that lets community members help to make their streets safer, developed in response to community advocacy given limited City resources. This ...

You may visit OPD's Oakland Crime Incident Data Reports page where you can find data on weekly, quarterly and annual crime incidents. Reports provide data citywide and by Police Area.

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Throughout Oakland, you can explore over 129 city parks and public spaces, spanning more than 2,300 acres of beautifully landscaped streets, parks, and plazas. Outdoor amenities include scenic parks, ...

The Mills Act assists property owners in reaping the benefits of historic rehabilitation and preservation. It can reduce taxes for historic properties if the owners volunteer to repair and maintain ...

Pursuant to O.M.C. Chapter 4.20, all transfers of real property within the city limits of Oakland are subject to real property transfer tax. The tax is due upon sale or transfer of an interest of real ...

Costco is proposing to build a new warehouse store and gas station on two parcels of land that the City owns in the Oakland ...