Oakland · 2025-06

Oakland logs 40 requests for discontinued tree service

Oakland fielded 163 service requests in June, up 31% from May, with 40 of those for tree trimming—a category the city no longer accepts. Abandoned vehicles (12) and graffiti (10) rounded out the top complaints. Just three permits were issued, totaling $36,850, down from five the prior month. Crime ticked up slightly: 76 incidents versus 69 in May, including 25 violent offenses. No new businesses opened or closed.

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By the numbers

Building permits	3
Declared construction value	$36,850
New business licenses	2
Business closings (proxy)	0
311 service requests	163
Reported crimes	76
Violent crimes	25
Failed food inspections	0

New businesses

K-DADZI GROUP (Regulated Business License)
MAISHA HASAN (Peddler License)

Top permit types

PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 1
PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1

Top 311 request types

Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 40
Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 12
Graffiti Removal Request — 10
Street Light Out Complaint — 9
Pothole in Street Complaint — 7

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