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Lunchtime love for
#DubNation
. The team
@Oakland
is rooting for the win!
#WarriorsGround
#StrengthInNumbers
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#Warriors
blue and gold light Lake Merritt. Oakland loves our team!
#dubnation
#nbaplayoffs
http://t.co/sJVOp7hD9Z
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Press Release: Oakland is Proud to Host Warriors Victory Parade: Thurs., June 15
#DubNation
#WarriorsGround
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Thank you Dub Nation for an amazing Oakland day! The Town knows how to party responsibly - ZERO arrests and ZERO vandalism citations during the
#WarriorsParade
! Well done, Oakland!
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About 60,000 people peacefully marched in Oakland today; no arrests were made. The events have now concluded.
#OaklandWomensMarch
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We're here to help. If you need information about a loved one in last night's fire, please call 510-382-3000.
@ACSOSheriffs
#oaklandfire
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The City of Oakland has rescinded the emergency curfew order, effective immediately.
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Oakland City Hall will be lit at night in gold and crimson, the colors of George Floyd's
@HoustonTX
high school. We do this in honor of Mr. Floyd, and in solidarity with his family.
Thank you to Vice Mayor Larry Reid, Mayor Libby Schaaf, & the Oakland A's for making this happen.
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We need help. We're looking for on-call designers with creative skills to help us reach the public. Apply for a contract
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Salmon in Oakland? Yes, a pair of upstream migrating Chinook salmon were recently observed on Glen Echo Creek adjacent to the Veterans’ Memorial Building near Lake Merritt.
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We're Oakland proud! Congratulations to
#MahershalaAli
on his win.
#Oscars
Mahershala Ali's rise has not been meteoric. It's the result of a hard-fought and patient 2-decade campaign.
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PLEASE RETWEET: Oakland Prepares for Extreme Fire Danger, Red Flag Conditions, & Anticipated
@PGE4Me
Power Shutoff
#poweroutage
#PGE
#PSPS
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The City of Oakland has learned that it was recently subject to a ransomware attack. The Information Technology Department (ITD) is coordinating with law enforcement and actively investigating the scope and severity of the issue.
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Hey, you hella cute too
@peterhartlaub
Every day on my bike ride home, I stop in this spot, look over at
@Oakland
, and say, "You look great today, Oakland!"
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Please stay off the roads due to heavy rain & localized flooding. If you have to travel, use caution. City crews are working through a backlog of reports of flooding and other weather impacts.
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Thank you Oakland for your participation in BATTLE FOR THE BAY! With a record breaking 2,170 volunteers, it was a great success for the Town. Together, we picked up 109,460 pounds of trash! Look at this incredible before and after from 78th and San Leandro Blvd.
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You may notice new pedestrian refuge islands on Telegraph Ave at 31st, 36th, 37th & Apgar👏👏👏These islands are part of the Telegraph Complete Streets Project, aimed at making the street more comfortable for people walking & biking and improving safety and accessibility for all.
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Today, the City of Oakland announced 11 locations that will see reduced speed limits and safer streets, thanks to a state law (AB 43) that allows cities and local governments to put in place reduced speed limits in certain corridors.
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Today the City of Oakland announced the launch of OakDOT’s Vehicle Enforcement Unit, which shifts abandoned auto removal from police to civilian workers as we continue reimagining public safety.
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Hella ❤ Oakland.
The view of San Francisco from the Rockridge BART station looks like a science fiction movie poster!
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U.S. DOT awarded Oakland today $14.5M to fund transformative projects on Broadway & MLK Jr. Way, restoring access for historically redlined communities to access the waterfront with projects that support reliable public transit and safe walking and biking.
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On August 15th, Oakland Public Works installed a new aeration fountain on Lake Merritt—one piece of an ongoing effort to maintain healthy conditions for fish and wildlife at the Lake. Read more here!
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Shout out to the incredible Public Works crew making sure that the streets of
@Oakland
are nice and clean after the
#WarriorsParade
!
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Effective tonight at midnight, Alameda County is requiring members of the public and workers to wear face coverings while inside of or waiting in line to enter Essential Businesses, when seeking healthcare, and when waiting for or riding on public transportation.
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Oakland City Hall will be illuminated in the colors red, black, and green this weekend in celebration of Juneteenth. The colors are those of the Pan-African Flag, which was designed to represent people of the African Diaspora, freedom, and perseverance.
#JUNETEENTH2020
#Oakland
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Due to the extremely unhealthy air quality, the North Oakland Senior Center and the Dimond Branch Library are open as air respite centers Friday and Saturday, Noon – 7pm.
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Oakland, if you work outside the home or if you’re worried you have COVID, get a test. You can get tested for free at one of the City’s walk-up or drive-through testing locations. Call 311 or go to for more information.
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📢 Big news! We've received a $10M grant to support housing, infrastructure, streetscape & transit access for Mandela Station in West Oakland. This grant will support affordable housing adjacent to the
@SFBART
station and improved mobility for all!
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The curfew is in effect from 8pm until 5am. The City of Oakland recognizes that many of our essential workers rely on public transit that may not be available. We have partnered with Lyft who is offering free emergency rides home during curfew hours. For a code please call 311.
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📢 Oakland has been awarded $14,266,000 in State of California Homekey funds to develop vacant City-owned land in Deep East Oakland.
This 9th Homekey award will create 40 new homes in Oakland, bringing the total to 467 deeply affordable units for the unhoused under the program.
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The parade was a great day for
#dubnation
and a beautiful day for
#Oakland
. Thank you!
http://t.co/8gkT2MwwAf
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Update: clean-up crews have made significant progress -- removing 1200lbs of dead fish from the Lake Merritt shoreline today -- and will continue tomorrow. Check out the before and after photos below! Updates are available on the City's website here
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In true Town fashion, demonstrators proudly protest!
#GeorgeFloyd
#Oakland
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City crews are responding to more than 20 calls for tree emergencies received in the last hour. A fallen tree or tree limb is considered an infrastructure emergency -- so are flooding and depowered traffic signals. Please report these by calling OAK311: dial 311 or 510-615-5566.
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The Oakland Police Department is sharing the statement recently issued by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. There are reports of looting and vandalism in Oakland and throughout neighboring cities.
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#Oakland
has asked Alameda County to say they'll opt in to a new Financing District for the Waterfront Ballpark District at
#HowardTerminal
. This would fund affordable housing, parks, and other benefits — all paid for by project revenues. Read more at
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La Ciudad de Oakland ha parado la orden de toque de queda de emergencia, efectivo immediatamente.
The City of Oakland has rescinded the emergency curfew order, effective immediately.
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This week, we installed six new interpretive signs around Lake Merritt. Next time you’re at the Lake, stop and take a look! Visit our website to learn more about the project and the people who contributed to it.
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Our hearts go out to Oakland Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney and her family. We share in mourning the tragic passing of her son, Victor.
#lovelife
@LynetteGM
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Please join us in thanking the Oakland Public Works Facilities Services team responsible for the recent repair and painting of the beloved Lake Merritt Pergola. Clockwise from upper left: Anibal, Emilio, Will, Don, Martin, Martin, Matt, and Charlie. Your city thanks you!
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Alameda County health officials announced that masks will be required in most indoor public settings beginning 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 3.
Hospitalizations of people with COVID-19 have more than doubled in the last month.
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Waterfront Ballpark District at Howard Terminal Project Update
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#UPDATE
:
@PGE4Me
notified us that the power shut off has been delayed until 8pm due to changing weather conditions.
@PGE4Me
still anticipates the power shut down will end on Thursday at 12 noon. Read more here:
#psps
#poweroutage
#oakpsps
#pgeshutdown
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The City of Oakland has opened a new COVID-19 test site to serve essential service providers such as healthcare workers, grocery store employees, homeless outreach workers, and others working directly with the public during the pandemic.
#beatcovid19
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Today the City Clerk swore in a class of 15 new Parking Control Techs who will promote parking access in shopping districts, ensure curbs are clear for street sweeping, & keep bike lanes clear so everyone can travel safely. We welcome our newest colleagues here to serve Oakland!
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Oakland recently launched the Slow Streets program to make neighborhood streets safer to walk & bike, creating wider spaces than our current sidewalks allow. We are seeking community feedback on expansion of that project & invite your input!
#BeatCOVID19
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We ask the media to please use this updated list of names to refer to victims
#OaklandFire
#31stAveFire
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About 60K people in
#Oakland
. Ogawa Plz near capacity. Peds use 14th and 20th to Bway. Ped and vehicle traffic heavy
#womensmarchoakland
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We saw too much crowding at Lake Merritt last weekend. Please
#GiveTheLakeABreak
. Now is not the time to relax. We must remain vigilant and
#StayHome
to save lives.
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Today the City of Oakland and
@allentemplebc
launched a new, FREE, drive-through community-based COVID-19 test site to prioritize testing access in the East Oakland communities that are being hardest hit by this pandemic: . For appointment info dial 311!
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The City of Oakland announced today an additional 5 miles of streets to receive soft closures under the
#OaklandSlowStreets
program.
@OakDOT
also released detailed results of survey results so far -- and is seeking community help to improve representation.
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Ready for the parade?!?! 🌈🌈🌈 Join us today at 11am in Downtown Oakland for the 2018 Pride Parade + Festival
#OaklandPride
#SundayMorning
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Today we are thrilled to break ground on the 14th St. safety project:
- improved pedestrian crossings
- sidewalk improvements
- separated bike lanes
- landscaping & art installations
- bus boarding islands & shelters
- protected intersections
- traffic signal & lighting upgrades
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Neighbors along High Street are about to get a slower, calmer and safer street🚶♀️🚶🚶♀️🚶🏽🚶🏿♀️
This Measure KK-funded paving project will include several traffic safety improvements:
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Air quality in Oakland is unhealthy. People w/ heart/lung disease, older adults, children & teens: Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Keep outdoor activities short; Consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them. For more info:
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Here's to another year of celebrating our strengths and growing from our weaknesses. Let's continue to build a stronger, more inclusive, and sustainable city, together.
Happy 171st Birthday Oakland! 🎂🌳❤️
#OaklandLoveLife
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FREE COVID vaccinations AND testing!
Where: 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza (next to City Hall)
Days: 7 days/week
Hours: 9 am—5 pm (through November 30)
No appointment needed.
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‘Better Neighborhoods, Same Neighbors’ $28.2 million
@CalSGC
grant for 5 East
#Oakland
transformative, community-driven projects: affordable housing, tree plantings, aquaponics nursery, scraper bikes, youth development
@CAClimateInvest
@CalConservation
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After 3 weeks of transitioning encampment residents & their pets to safe shelter programs with supportive services, the City has completed the court-authorized closure of the City-owned Wood Street parcel.
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We're seeking community input to identify and select capital projects for funding. Capital projects can range from restoring aging fire stations to repaving broken streets to building new recreation centers. Go to or text “Hello” to 510-804-3948!
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Time to celebrate!
@Warriors
parade will be in Oakland on Friday
@10am
http://t.co/H0G2RZNhWn
#dubnation
http://t.co/CY8cd1iQNo
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There is a large amount of drift smoke in
#Oakland
& the East Bay stemming from 5-Alarm fire in San Francisco this morning. Anyone with respiratory ailments should stay indoors and everyone should continue to wear face coverings. Air quality should improve in next few hours.
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We're celebrating the McClymonds High School big Championship win! Congratulations!!!
#mackhouse
#football
#Oakland
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#OaklandSlowStreets
is evolving to respond to community–identified transportation needs. Today we launched Slow Streets: Essential Places to support safe access to essential services like grocery stores, food distribution sites & COVID-19 test sites.
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@CDCgov
TLDR — Patients and healthcare providers should immediately
#discontinue
using
#EzriCare
artificial tears pending additional guidance from CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Update: PG&E’s power shutoff schedule remains in place. The shutoff in Oakland was slated to begin at 8 pm. It may take up to two hours for the process to be completed.
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Update from the City of Oakland on the 31st Avenue Fire at 8:00 a.m.
#31stAveFire
#OaklandFire
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Update: clean-up crews will be removing dead wildlife from the Lake Merritt shoreline starting morning of Wed. 8/31 to mitigate the odor ahead of forecasted hot weather. Please watch for posted signs around the lake and check our website for updates:
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Oakland, COVID-19 is hitting us hard, and East Oakland is being hit the hardest. Cases in East Oakland are 3-4 times higher than the rest of Alameda County. Call 211 or visit for information about food, testing, housing, health, and worker resources.
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Adopt a Dog this Weekend to Ease Overcrowding at the Shelter
@oaklandsanimals
will extend hours Jan 12-16, waive adoption fees, and expedite the adoption process with the goal of finding homes for 50 big dogs by the 16th.
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Are you an
#Oakland
business owner? Check out 75+
#SmallBusinessWeek
workshops & events to be held April 29-May 5 at
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📢NEWS RELEASE: Oakland awarded $40.7 million in Infill Infrastructure Grant Catalytic Funding from the State of California🏠
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Lake Merritt Update: Crews completed a second 10-hour day removing dead fish from the lake shoreline & the largest contributor to the nuisance & odor has been removed. Work will transition Friday to removing floating material from the surface of the lake.
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This evening just after 5:30pm, a fire was reported at Schnitzer Steel at the Port of Oakland. The Oakland Fire Department's four-person engine company from station 2 was first on scene and almost immediately was able to downgrade the fire to a single engine response.
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In preparation for tomorrow’s storm, Oaklanders can help reduce flooding by clearing nearby storm drains of debris. If you are interested in continuing the upkeep of a drain near you, scan the QR code or visit: to adopt one or more storm drains.
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Oakland residents may pick-up or assemble their own emergency sandbags and plastic sheeting at the Municipal Service Center at 7101 Edgewater Dr. today. Find details, hours, and ongoing updates here:
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City Parks: Use 'em, don’t abuse 'em. Use parks for exercise/stress relief. Please don't use parks for social gatherings. Stay 6ft away from others at all times & share public space. Enjoy your run, walk, hike or bike & then please go home!
#beatcovid19
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Through Nov. 30, FREE COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Clinic operating 7 days/week from 9am to 5pm at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza (Dalziel Building next to City Hall). No appointment needed.
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Thank you to
@SFChronicle
for covering the important issue of tree canopy disparities in Oakland, and the City’s plans to address them through the forthcoming Urban Forest Plan. A draft Plan will be out for public review later this year – stay tuned!
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In 2025 OakDOT will repave Seminary Ave between Foothill & Sunnymere. Help us choose a design that will best improve safety & access and connect to recreational pathways near Mills College.
Please take this brief survey to share your feedback:
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#Oakland
parents who have lost a child at today’s
#WarriorsParade
, please go to Alameda Co. office building at 1401 Lakeside Dr.
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Due to the fires in neighboring communities, Oaklanders may see and/or smell smoke. At this time there are no reports of active fires in the City of Oakland. Remain vigilant and be prepared. Subscribe to AC Alerts to get critical emergency information.
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Today we hosted Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on a special tour of DeFremery Rec Center. We discussed the role of DeFremery mansion during the civil rights era, the legacy of the Black Panther Party, and the Center’s current activities. Thank you for visiting Oakland
@MinPres
!
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The City of Oakland announced today an additional five miles of streets to receive soft closures under the
#OaklandSlowStreets
program! A new interactive map of ALL Oakland Slow Streets installations is available on the program web page, .
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Think you have COVID-19? Don’t wait, get tested by calling 311. Anyone who lives or works in Alameda County is eligible for free testing. No insurance is required. Register today by calling 311 or go to
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Public Works is providing emergency sandbags and plastic sheeting to Oakland residents and business. Facilities will be open during their regularly posted hours this week. Find service locations and hours here: Continuing updates will be posted here.
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