City of Oakland
Recent News About City of Oakland
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Mayor Thao: One Oakland Budget Will Invest in Public Safety, Housing and Our Communities While Closing Historic Deficit
Late last night, the Oakland City Council passed the Fiscal Years 2023 - 2025 budget, building on the proposed budget Mayor Sheng Thao put forth last month.
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Safety Improvements Coming to Jack London Square Rail Corridor
The California Transportation Commission approved on Wednesday a $30.2 million Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) grant for the City of Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) to deliver long-anticipated improvements to the Embarcadero West Rail Corridor located in the Jack London Square District of Oakland.
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Funding Opportunity for CDSS Community Response Initiative to Strengthen Emergency Systems (CRISES) Grant Program
The City of Oakland is seeking a community-based organization (CBO) to serve as a subrecipient for the California Department of Social Services’ Community Response Initiative to Strengthen Emergency Systems (CRISES) Grant Program.
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City of Oakland Prepares to Support Large Crowds and Provide Safe Access on Fourth of July Holiday
With large crowds anticipated at several locations for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, the City of Oakland will implement temporary safety measures where many gather to enjoy festivities, including at Grizzly Peak, where people gather for a great view of Bay Area fireworks on the Fourth of July.
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City of Oakland Prepares to Support Large Crowds Visiting Lake Merritt for Juneteenth Celebrations This Weekend
Many community celebrations are scheduled throughout Oakland this weekend to celebrate this year’s Juneteenth holiday, beginning on Saturday June 17.
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Cristy Johnston Limón Named Deputy Director/Business Development Manager
On June 6, the City of Oakland announced the appointment of Cristy Johnston Limón as the City’s new Deputy Director/Business Development Manager in the Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
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City of Oakland Launches New Permanent Parklet Program Guidelines
The City of Oakland announced today new guidelines for a permanent Parklet program that will enable parklets that meet the new Program guidelines to be installed or remain in the public right-of-way.