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- OAKLAND -- On Tuesday, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted to declare a countywide state of emergency on homelessness. The authorization comes as the homeless population in the county has jumped 22% since 2019 with nearly 10,000 people experiencing homelessness.
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Sep 10, 2023 · Those who spoke said crime is out of control and urged city leaders to declare a state of emergency. But the mayor said that is not the answer to Oakland's crime problem.
Sep 23, 2023 · Alameda County declared a homelessness state of emergency amid rising numbers of unhoused people in the region — an issue exacerbated by high housing costs.
Aug 30, 2023 · Former Oakland City Councilmember Annie Campbell Washington, at microphones, is urging Oakland leaders to declare a state of emergency over violent crime in the city.
Jan 5, 2023 · City staff are not able to respond to every issue immediately; however, issues affecting public safety are given top priority. If you see any such emergencies occurring, please report them immediately by calling OAK 311. Dial 311 from any phone within Oakland or dial 510-615-5566.
Sep 20, 2023 · OAKLAND -- On Tuesday, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted to declare a countywide state of emergency on homelessness. The authorization comes as the homeless population in the county...
1 day ago · Nov. 1, 2024 3 AM PT. Voters will decide whether to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County Dist. Atty. Pamela Price. The central issue in both recalls is the perception among many ...
Jul 31, 2023 · The Oakland branch of the NAACP said local elected leaders need to declare a public safety emergency in Oakland because of rampant crime in the city impacting minority communities the hardest.