Newly Discovered Oakland Budget Funds Could Go Towards Reopening Fire Stations

CBS Bay Area

February 21, 2025

Oakland city leaders say they have found about $8 million to allocate in their budget, with some calling for it to be used to fund the operation of multiple fire stations that have either already closed or are scheduled to close.

The city council still has yet to vote on the money will be used.

"I'm just going to show you on our map here," said Oakland Fire Captain Brian Oftedal, pointing to a map that shows the large area the station covers. "We're currently at Station 21 on Skyline Boulevard. We're going to go down to Keller and we'll come down to Ridgemont Drive here."

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