City of Oakland

Join us tomorrow, Thursday July 18th, for an open house at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts! The City is conducting a study of this historic building to guide future improvements to the Center and support fund raising efforts. The open house is an opportunity to learn more about the Malonga Center’s history and contribute to shaping its future. Visit our webpage to learn more about the project and take a brief survey to share your input. https://hubs.la/Q02H0lT80

Oakland Public Works is recruiting to fill a Project Manager position in our Sewers & Drainage Division. Apply by July 29th to join a team of dedicated professionals doing vital work to maintain Oakland’s critical infrastructure. Responsibilities include: • Performing project management on contracted out mid-sized pipe repair projects, and safety and quality control on internal construction projects • Providing support to the Bureau of Maintenance and Internal Services’ Assistant Director by performing research on permitting and responsibility for after-hours emergency responses • Serving as liaison to utilities and external agencies, relying on a strong background in underground pipe construction, construction management, construction inspection, construction safety and standards, permitting, and inter-agency relations. • Recommending and providing training and staff development • Preparing effective project budgets, schedules, and scopes • Collaborating with stakeholders and team members to formulate strategies, prioritize projects, and devise solutions to overcome obstacles, ensuring that objectives are met. https://hubs.la/Q02GNBb_0

🌟 Join Forever Oakland today at 10:30 am for a community cleanup at Elmhurst Park! 🌟 📍 Location: Elmhurst Park, 9700 C Street, Oakland 🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 13th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Forever Oakland is joining forces with the Oakland Public Works Adopt-a-Spot team, Team Make Oakland Better Taskforce, and Street Sense Car Club with support from City Council to clean and beautify the neighborhood and distribute food to unhoused community members. Come out to connect with neighbors and make a difference in your community! #VolunteerOakland #Oakland

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner looking to take your venture to the next level? Join us at Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce & The Inclusivity Project's Capital Summit THIS FRIDAY! This summit is your chance to connect with industry leaders, learn insider funding tips, and leave with actionable steps for business growth. Don’t miss panel discussions on resources, banks, and alternative lenders. 📅 Date: Friday, July 12th, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT 📍 Location: 1000 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607 🎟️ Admission: FREE Register: https://hubs.la/Q02G7BSW0 Why Attend? 🔹 Connect with potential leaders and investors 🔹 Learn insider funding tips 🔹 Discover the latest trends in business financing 🔹 Leave with actionable steps for business growth

A planner with the City of Oakland, Lakshmi Rajagopalan, has been selected by Greenbelt Alliance as a 2024 Hidden Hero of the Greenbelt awardee. The Hidden Heroes of the Greenbelt Awards honor exceptional climate champions working at the intersection of land use and climate change in the Bay Area. Ms. Rajagopalan is recognized for her instrumental role in advancing abundant climate-smart housing through her work on Oakland's 2045 General Plan Update, Phase 1, Housing Element, and other key initiatives. "My office was proud to nominate Lakshmi Rajagopalan for this award," stated Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. "Lakshmi is an incredible leader in the City of Oakland whose attention to detail, strong sense of equity, and collaborative approach helped us pass a General Plan that prioritizes our residents and the future of our city. Thanks to her work, Oakland is focused on the health and safety of our neighborhoods, building affordable housing, and ending exclusionary zoning citywide while addressing decades of environmental racism. Congratulations, Lakshmi, for everything you have done!" “Our selection committee had the difficult task of choosing among many inspiring stories, and Lakshmi’s stood out for her commitment to equity, relationship building, and impactful work on housing policies,” said Amanda Brown-Stevens, Executive Director of Greenbelt Alliance. “On behalf of Greenbelt Alliance, I would like to congratulate Ms. Rajagopalan and the City of Oakland for being selected out of such a strong pool of candidates to receive the Hidden Hero award.” Congratulations Lakshmi! 🎉

This summer Oakland Public Works is installing two large trash capture devices in our storm drainage system that will capture trash, oil, grease, and other debris from stormwater runoff, preventing these pollutants from entering our waterways. Large trash capture devices are installed directly into the City’s underground storm drainage pipes and each one is strategically placed to capture trash from hundreds of acres upstream. The City has already installed 10 of these large devices in other locations, and is installing hundreds of smaller ones in storm drain inlets across Oakland to comply with California’s mandate to prevent trash from entering waterways through the storm drainage system. Thank you to Caltrans for investing in these technically complex and vital projects! We are currently planning for additional improvements to our storm drain system. Learn more about the Storm Drain Master Plan and how you can help us improve the system (and protect your property from flooding) by reporting flooding hot spots here: https://hubs.la/Q02Ftbpv0

Congratulations to the Oakland Public Works Training Academy class of 2024! Last week we gathered to celebrate Angel Luis, Antonio, Briana, Enrique, Froylan, Miracle, and Sotiaka who have just graduated from a 6-month pre-apprenticeship program that will help them launch careers in public service. The Academy is a grant-funded “grow-our-own” program that offers young Oaklanders with paid, on-the-job training at Oakland Public Works and career-building skills like resume writing and interviewing. Fifteen Oaklanders have graduated from our first two Academies, training in divisions that provide critical services like Facilities Maintenance, Environmental Services, Parks & Tree Services, Equipment Services, and Keep Oakland Clean and Beautiful. Four graduates were brought on board to fill key vacancies in these divisions, and all have learned skills that will serve them throughout their careers. Learn more about the program here https://hubs.la/Q02Ft76G0.

National Night Out is coming up on Tuesday, 8/6! Organize a block party, barbeque, ice cream social, or other outdoor event that brings neighbors together. Register by July 29 to receive a free host packet https://hubs.ly/Q02CLDL80

It’s summertime and Team Oakland is back! Since 1993, the Team Oakland program has offered summer traineeships to over 2,600 Oakland youth and young adults. Team members get practical experience by participating in city cleanups, park maintenance, habitat restoration and community outreach. They also benefit from trainings on work skills, life skills and environmental topics. The summer program is a collaboration between Oakland Public Works and the Youth Employment Partnership (YEP). It kicks off this week, so if you spot their bright shirts in the community be sure to say hello and show your support! Learn more about Team Oakland and how to participate in the program here: https://hubs.la/Q02DMXkq0

Get rid of those old paint cans and cleaning products taking up space in your garage at the Household Hazardous Waste drop-off this Sunday June 30th in Oakland. You can dispose of unwanted hazardous materials for FREE at this one-day event! Register now to reserve a spot. https://hubs.la/Q02DFDpx0