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Oakley Summer Fest 5K Registration Now Open – July 1, 2023

Our second annual Oakley Summer Fest Fun Run 5K registration is now OPEN! Participating in our Oakley Summer Fest Fun Run 5K event is a great way to have fun, get some exercise, and spend the morning with friends and … Continue reading

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Oakley Regional Park Master Plan Community Meeting #2 Postponed Date To Be Determined

Community Meeting #2 has been postponed to a date to be determined. Please visit the link below and create an account to be notified of the next meeting date. Click here to be notified of the next meeting date.

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Oakley’s Outstanding Youth Award

The City of Oakley Recreation Division is proud to announce the nomination period is open for the Outstanding Youth Award. This award recognizes outstanding elementary, middle, and high school students who have excelled in various areas, including academics, art, community … Continue reading

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Summer Fest 5K Registration Now Open

Oakley runners, rejoice! Our second annual Oakley Summer Fest Fun Run 5K registration is now OPEN! Participating in our Oakley Summer Fest Fun Run 5K event is a great way to have fun, get some exercise, and spend the morning … Continue reading

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The City of Oakley is accepting applications for a Library Commissioner

The City of Oakley is accepting applications for a commissioner to fill the remainder of the current term ending June 30, 2025. The deadline to apply is April 10, 2023 at 6pm. The Library Commission typically meets on the third … Continue reading

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Oakley Youth Employment Workshop

Join us on Saturday, March 11th from 10am-Noon for the Annual Youth Employment Workshop. This event is designed for teens ages 16 and up. The day will include free lunch, job search assistance, application tips and tricks, mock interviews and … Continue reading

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PG&E to begin work on E. Cypress Monday January 23

Starting on Monday, January 23rd PG&E will be working on relocation of their gas line on East Cypress Road. The limit of the work is generally between Knightsen Avenue to Jersey Island Road. The hours of work will be from … Continue reading

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Oakley Residents – Sign up for Emergency Alerts

In an emergency, the Oakley Police Department may need to provide members of the community with up-to-date information and instructions. Nixle is an alerting program that allows the Police Department to contact our residents through text and email messages. All … Continue reading

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Application for Appointment by the Oakley City Council For Planning Commissioner

The Planning Commission is tasked with: The City Council will appoint two Planning Commissioners, one to serve the remainder of a four-year term and the other to serve the remainder of a two-year term. Please keep in mind, the initial appointments required … Continue reading

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Oakley History Through Time

The East Contra Costa Historical Society is providing content and materials for a new, mobile exhibit featuring Oakley History Through Time. This easily transportable exhibit is available for venues throughout Oakley. It covers the themes of early settlers, historic sites … Continue reading

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Oakley Residents – Report Vandalism and Get Rewarded

The City’s Graffiti Rewards Program rewards citizens with $300 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of graffiti vandals. This also includes vandalism to public areas such as parks, trees, fountains, etc. DO: Ensure personal safety first and report graffiti to … Continue reading

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Summer 2022 – All Fireworks Are Illegal in the City of Oakley!

Summer is nearly here, Sunday, June 20, and Fourth of July celebrations are just around the corner. Please be reminded that the use, possession, manufacture, and sale of fireworks is illegal in the both the City of Oakley and the … Continue reading

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Introducing the Oakley eGift Program!

pend, Gift and Support Local Businesses! New mobile Buy One, Get One Free gift card program sponsored by the City of Oakley offers a fun and easy way to keep local spending local.  For a limited time, purchase an e-card valued … Continue reading

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Check Out the Oakley Digital Market!

The City of Oakley is working with, government software startup — Glass, to launch the Oakley Digital Market, an e-commerce marketplace where local business owners can seamlessly showcase and sell their products and services online. Through the marketplace, local businesses … Continue reading

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Spring 2022 – Oakley’s Garage Sale Do’s & Don’t’s

Garage Sales are a great way of cleaning out the house while making a little extra money for your family. Each weekend a handful of garage/yard sales are held throughout Oakley, which we welcome. However, in the event that you … Continue reading

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2022 Shop Oakley Coupon Book Now Available

The City of Oakley is excited to share that the Shop Oakley Coupon Book for 2022 is here! We are excited to bring back our print AND digital version of our coupon book. Please help support these local businesses that … Continue reading

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Oakley listed as California’s 11th Safest Small City

From California City News Rising crime is a top concern for voters. Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed $255 million in grants for local law enforcement and the creation of a new Smash and Grab Enforcement Unit to combat organized retail theft. Cities across … Continue reading

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Oakley – Laurel Road Construction Update 09/24

The project to repair and resurface Laurel Road in the section from Empire Avenue to O’Hara Avenue will begin on Monday, September 27th. Electronic message boards and construction signs have been placed on Laurel Road in anticipation of the start of … Continue reading

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What is a Planning Commission?

The 5 member commission is a quasi-judicial advisory body that is appointed by the city council to review matters related to planning and development. As a quasi-judicial body they are granted powers that are similar to a court of law. … Continue reading

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Summer 2021 – All Fireworks Are Illegal in the City of Oakley!

Summer is nearly here, Sunday, June 20, and Fourth of July celebrations are just around the corner. Please be reminded that the use, possession, manufacture, and sale of fireworks is illegal in the both the City of Oakley and the … Continue reading

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