Barbara Lee is relying on big companies and foundations to raise millions for the city
Shortly after being elected, Barbara Lee unveiled a 10-point plan for getting Oakland back on track. Point number…
A battle over who runs parking in Oakland
The City of Oakland is seeking to quickly move most of its parking division staff from the Department…
No clear champion of cash payment reparations among Democrats in California gubernatorial race
Among the 2026 California gubernatorial candidates, none appear to be a champion of reparations, even in the form…
Former Oakland police chief’s new job is in Fremont
Former OPD Chief Floyd Mitchell has landed a new job leading Fremont’s police department. News of the hire…
Barbara Lee has yet to confirm she’s running for mayor — but she’s raised $31,000
Oakland residents voted last April for a new mayor. In just a few months, they’ll get to do…
Oakland mayor signs executive orders to protect immigrant communities
The Brief Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday signed several executive orders aimed at reinforcing Oakland’s commitment as a…
Oakland should become a ‘strong mayor’ city, says Mayor Lee’s task forceÂ
Oakland’s mayor should have a lot more power. That’s the vision presented in a report published Friday by…
Mayor Lee signs executive orders to limit federal immigration activity in Oakland
OAKLAND MAYOR BARBARA LEE signed two executive orders Thursday that outline the city’s response to immigration enforcement activity…
ICE agents can’t use city property, decrees Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee issued two executive orders today that restrict federal civil immigration activities in the city…
Oakland reacts to ICE and Border Patrol shootings in Minneapolis
The fatal shooting of Veterans Affairs Nurse Alex Pretti on Jan. 24 by a federal agent has sparked…
California’s next governor isn’t likely to push reparations effort forward
Advocates for reparations, who have struggled to enact key pieces of their agenda following a landmark report and…
OPD may be ready to end federal oversight, say city leaders
At a court hearing tomorrow, U.S. District Judge William Orrick will hear from Oakland city leaders and civil…