Mayor Lee signs executive orders to limit federal immigration activity in Oakland
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Federal agencies may not use any city property for civil immigration enforcement operations.
Crime & Safety
Oakland launches literacy program leaders say could boost education, curb crime
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The new, free citywide initiative Oakland Reads 1234! aims to increase literacy rates for very young students.Oakland
Oakland mayor nominates 2 candidates for Police Commission amid search for new chief
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The commission is preparing to search for a new police chief.Bay Area
Oakland leaders cite double-digit decrease in crime, admit work needed on gun violence
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Lee said lawbreaking was down by 24% across the board in 2025 versus the prior year.Oakland
‘What we refuse to do is forget’: Fruitvale marks 17 years since Oscar Grant’s death
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To commemorate Grant’s 40th birthday, the Oscar Grant Foundation will hold its Legacy Gala on Feb. 28 at Scott’s Seafood in Jack London Square, Oakland.homelessness
‘We need real data’: Oakland needs 500 volunteers for 2026 Point-in-Time homeless count
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The 2024 PIT count revealed that 5,485 homeless people were living in Oakland, making up 58% of the total homeless population in Alameda County.crime
Months-long probe leads to 6 arrests tied to ‘prolific’ Safeway theft crew in SF, Oakland
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The group often targeted alcohol from Safeway stores, according to SF police.BART
Meet you at the gate: OAK airport guest pass allows non-ticketed visitors through security
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Submit your request up to seven days in advance.dogs
Holiday season pet adoptions: East Bay SPCA waives fees for adult cats, dogs this month
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The free adoptions will be available at the SPCA in Oakland and Dublin through December 31.featured
Oakland to enforce Sunday parking meters in move that could generate extra $1.6M a year
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Sunday metering is a benefit to retail shops because it encourages parking turnover and customer traffic.featured
