Oakland rolls out speed cameras at 18 locations across city; 60-day warning period underway
The City of Oakland is cracking down on speeding with the launch of its new automated speed safety…
Oakland gets Super Bowl spotlight as Bay Area’s only official watch party host
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced that her city will host the Bay Area’s only official NFL Super Bowl…
Oakland launches literacy program leaders say could boost education, curb crime
OAKLAND MAYOR Barbara Lee was joined by community advocates at the steps of City Hall on Thursday to…
Oakland saw a historic drop in homicides in 2025. City leaders aren’t declaring victory yet
2025 was a historic year for public safety improvements in Oakland, but city leaders aren’t waving the victory…
Here are the big moves that happened in 2025
Last year saw important changes in the leadership of Oakland’s government, not least of which was the election…
‘We need real data’: Oakland needs 500 volunteers for 2026 Point-in-Time homeless count
Oakland city officials issued a call Tuesday for 500 volunteers for the 2026 Point-in-Time Count on Jan. 22. …
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Applauds Biden Administration for Hosting the Global Fund’s Seventh Replenishment Conference
Special to the Post For more than 25 years, Desmond Gumbs has been a cornerstone of Bay Area…
Oakland airport’s new guest program may risk feeding information to ICE
On Monday, Oakland’s airport unveiled a program that takes travelers back to the old days, allowing non-flying visitors…
Oakland issues $334 million in bonds to fund new and ongoing infrastructure projects
THE CITY OF OAKLAND has successfully issued bonds worth $334 million to fund infrastructure projects, Mayor Barbara Lee,…
$285 million for roads, parks, and housing finally a go in Oakland
This morning, the city of Oakland announced that it had sold all $285 million of the municipal bonds…
Mayor Barbara Lee says Oakland has ‘momentum’ at real estate industry event
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee touted “momentum” today, saying Oakland is “on the move” with improving public safety and…
California schools can stop truancy without arresting parents | Guest Commentary | Commentary
Gov. Gavin Newsom and I don’t have much in common politically. He’s the Democratic governor of California; I…