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Oakland Ranked #5 Place to Visit in the World!

Oakland ranked as the 5th most desirable destination to visit this year in The New York Times piece on “The 45 Places to Go in 2012.” Oakland placed between #4 London and #6 Tokyo in the coveted list and was the highest ranked North American city. Click here to read the article.

The original story generated signficant local and national press coverage. Here's a sampling of some of the coverage as well as a list of other accolades bestowed on Oakland.

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Posted 5-24-2012

City Administration Releases Proposed Midcycle Budget for FY 2012-13

This afternoon, Mayor Jean Quan and City Administrator Deanna J. Santana released a proposed Mid-cycle Policy Budget for fiscal years 2012-13, to maintain a balanced budget for the second year of the two-year budget cycle. For the first time in 4 years, there are no service or staff cuts proposed. more »

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The City Council is Oakland’s legislative body. Its eight members are directly elected by Oakland voters—one representative from each of seven districts and one at-large representative. To find out who your City Councilmember is, use our Council District Locator.

Public Safety

Public safety is our number one priority. But it’s not just about law enforcement. Our holistic strategy addresses the root causes of crime and violence.

Our strategy also includes emergency preparedness, fire prevention and community engagement. For a comprehensive list of public safety services and resources, visit our Public Safety page.

SeeClickFix

The City of Oakland is offering a new tool that streamlines the process of reporting a problem. SeeClickFix is an online and mobile tool that helps residents report and track non-emergency problems, such as graffiti, illegal dumping or potholes. With apps for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry, and a Web interface that is simple and intuitive, users can submit a report with a photo, track requests and monitor local activity.

Visit Oakland Public Works website for more information >

Explore Oakland!

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Arts. Culture. Shopping. Celebrate Oakland’s diversity. Shopping locally keeps your tax dollars from your purchases in Oakland. Take the Oakland Grown Challenge. Visit these sites for the latest eats, cultural attractions and happenings all over town.

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Our Facebook page is dedicated to you - the people who live, work and own businesses in Oakland, California. Come and discover the community, places and activities that inspire you to choose Oakland.

Now is a Great Time to Invest in Oakland

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With the economy showing signs of recovery, now is a great time to invest in Oakland. The City offers a wide range of assistance and programs to help your business grow and prosper in Oakland.

Sustainable Oakland

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Nationally recognized as one of America’s greenest cities, Oakland’s award-winning leadership demonstrates our pledge to build an ecologically sustainable, economically dynamic and socially equitable future for our community. View a list of local green resources in Oakland, or learn more about Sustainable Oakland.

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