City of Oakland - Local Government

09/16/2026

Swimmers are a valued part of the Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Development community and the City takes their health and safety seriously. The City is investigating the incident at Temescal Pool to understand what exactly occurred, to review our policies and training, and to make sure an incident like this never happens again. In the meantime, staff are attempting to contact the individuals who were injured to make sure we are offering whatever support we can.

09/15/2026

Have questions about Creek to Bay Day? We have answers!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

1. Q: What is Oakland Creek to Bay Day all about?
A: Taking action to clean and restore Oakland’s shores, creeks, and Bay!

2. Q: Where can I volunteer this Saturday?
A: View a map of project sites at https://na2.hubs.ly/H07D0FW0. Or scan/screenshot the QR code.

3. Q: Is there anything I should bring?
A: All tools and equipment will be provided- just bring yourself 😊

4. Q: Can children participate, too?
A: Yes! All ages are welcome.

5. Q: What should I wear?
A: Closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and an extra layer in case it’s cold. Be prepared to be outside in potentially changing weather for at least a couple hours.

Got more questions? Email [email protected]

09/15/2026

📢 We’re hiring! The City of Oakland is recruiting for an Administrative Services Manager II in the Planning and Building Department.

Are you a strategic, people-focused leader with fiscal operations experience who enjoys developing teams and using data to drive improvements? This could be your next opportunity to make an impact by improving services for Oakland residents. Apply today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07R1pk0

Deadline is Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm

09/14/2026

This Tuesday! Give us your thoughts on a survey prepared by the Budget Advisory Commission to collect feedback on YOUR budget priorities. The meeting will be in person at City Hall and on Zoom.

09/10/2026

On Saturday, September 19th, we will celebrate Oakland’s 31st annual Creek to Bay Day. Each fall, our amazing volunteers work to clean and beautify Oakland’s beaches, streams, creeks, and coastal habitats.🌊🌿
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors out to help make the Town a safer and more beautiful place for humans, plants, and animals! Sign up today at https://na2.hubs.ly/H07CJG00 💚💙🤍

09/08/2026

Volunteer at a shoreline, creek, or neighborhood cleanup this Creek to Bay Day. Oakland’s shoreline is more than just a beautiful place to visit. It is also a vital habitat for birds, fish, and other wildlife. 🦆

Unfortunately, litter left on our shoreline can harm wildlife, pollute the water, and eventually make its way into the Bay and the Pacific Ocean.✨

Join us for the 31st Annual Creek to Bay Day on Saturday, September 19 and make a lasting impact. Sign up to volunteer at https://na2.hubs.ly/H07qwxv0

09/02/2026

Join one of the 45 project sites this Creek to Bay Day on September 19th to help protect our waterways, and animal neighbors!

Did you know Oakland is part of 8 watersheds? 🌊 Our town has 15 main creeks that keep water flowing from the Hills to the Bay. Our waterways are important for us but also provide habitat and drinking water for the animals that call Oakland home.

Visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H07vKVK0 (link in bio) to find all the sites details and sign up today!

08/27/2026

Before and after at East 12th Street at High. Block by block, our Encampment Management Team is connecting residents to services and support while protecting public health and safety.

08/27/2026

On Creek to Bay Day, volunteers across Oakland work together to preserve and beautify the Town’s waterways. 🙌

In 2025, across 38 event sites, 929 volunteers teamed up to remove 32,863 pounds of trash and 8,838 pounds of green waste 🌿 from our public spaces. Volunteers planted 458 native plants and cleaned up 86 square meters of graffiti.

Let’s take inspiration from last year’s wonderful volunteers and accomplish even more in 2026! With 45 event sites this year we can do it! Sign up to volunteer at https://na2.hubs.ly/H07qrMw0

08/24/2026

Thank you for the testimonials, emails, and feedback regarding MACRO and the community support many folks have received.

Just a reminder that MACRO is available 7 days/week, 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. for eligible non-emergency, non-violent calls where there are no visible weapons and the situation is not inside a private residence or business.

Calls come to us through Oakland’s dispatch system, our direct line, and email, and requests are handled in the order they are received.

In 2025, MACRO teams responded to more than 7,300 incidents citywide and successfully resolved 97% of eligible calls through its augmented response model. These results demonstrate the potential for specialized responders to address community needs while allowing other emergency resources to remain available for higher-priority incidents.

MACRO now responds to thousands of calls each year and operates Citywide. If you contact MACRO and don’t see a team immediately, it does not necessarily mean your request was ignored. Response depends on eligibility, call volume, responder availability, safety considerations and the order in which requests are received. And because our interactions involve people’s privacy, we often cannot provide details about what happened after a call.

We’re committed to being accessible, responsive and transparent, and continuing to improve how Oakland connects people with the right response at the right time. If you'd like to find out more about MACRO and their latest reports, please visit OaklandCA.gov/MACRO

📞 510-44-MACRO (510-446-2276)
📧 [email protected]
🌐 oaklandca.gov/MACRO

Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) Program is an alternative response program in the Oakland Fire Department (OFD) for non-emergency, "quality of life" calls for service.