Voters will decide on a new Oakland parcel tax in June
In June, Oakland voters will get to decide whether property owners will pay a new parcel tax —…
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee reflects on decades-long quest to curb president’s war power limits
As Congress looks to limit President Trump’s power on further U.S. attacks on Iran, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee…
Cut homelessness by 50% in Oakland? A new plan says it’s possible
A few months into taking office, Mayor Barbara Lee created a new, high-level city office dedicated to one…
Illegal dumpers face big fines in Oakland, but they rarely have to pay
Illegal dumping has plagued Oakland for years. And the scale of the problem is hard to overstate: the…
Oakland celebrates Lunar New Year
Oakland had much to celebrate Saturday. Oakland Chinatown drew a large crowd for its fourth annual Lunar New…
Embargo of Israeli military cargo gains Oakland Mayor Lee’s support
For months, a coalition of activists and labor organizations has been demanding that the Port of Oakland stop…
Oakland announces celebration for Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu returned to the Bay Area after a performance that captured the world, and…
Oakland Mayor Lee’s city-issued vehicle recovered after theft at City Hall
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s city-issued vehicle was stolen from City Hall on Tuesday but the mayor’s office and…
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s city-owned vehicle stolen from City Hall, police union says
A vehicle used to transport Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was stolen this week from City Hall after someone…
Who stole Barbara Lee’s car?
An unidentified thief stole an SUV used by Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee after breaking into her office at…
Oakland mayor’s city-issued SUV stolen and found in Vallejo
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s city-owned SUV was stolen this week after the thief apparently swiped the keys from…
Harbor Bay Training Facility To Be Base Camp for Australian National Team
Australia’s national men’s soccer team, the Socceroos, will make the Oakland Roots and Soul Soccer Club training facility…