Oakland police hit milestone that could end oversight tied to ‘Riders’ scandal
A court monitor found that Oakland’s police force has for the first time achieved full compliance with reforms…
Men praised for detaining teen after fatal Oakland crash now investigated in his beating
Oakland police have opened an investigation into a group of men who were said to have restrained the…
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee reflects on one year in office
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — May 20 marks one year since Barbara Lee became Mayor of Oakland. She was…
Oakland homelessness numbers drop by 20%: report
The Brief Oakland homelessness numbers have dropped by over 20% over the past two years. It’s the first…
Barbara Lee says she’ll run again for Oakland mayor, hopes to continue era of ‘stability’
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee said on the first anniversary of her taking office that she plans to run…
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee hints she’s running again
The Brief In a social media post, Lee said she’d like to continue “building on the progress” she’s…
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee touts progress on crime and homelessness in CBS News Bay Area interview
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is marking one year in office by touting the city’s progress in its homelessness…
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee hints she’s running again
OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Wednesday hinted that she’s running for mayor again. In a…
Oakland voters undecided over Measure E parcel tax
The Brief Oakland voters are expressing skepticism and indecision regarding Measure E, a proposed annual parcel tax on…
How is Mayor Lee balancing Oakland’s budget?
Late last Friday, Mayor Barbara Lee published her proposed budget for the fiscal year that starts on July…
Oakland city administrator resigns over ‘degrading, unprofessional’ texts
The Brief Former city administrator Jestin Johnson resigned. Mayor Barbara Lee said Jestin was involved in “degrading” communications.…
Oakland city administrator resigns following discovery of alleged ‘degrading’ comms
Oakland’s city administrator resigned over the weekend after inappropriate workplace communications were allegedly discovered, according to Mayor Barbara…