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Present at the recent meeting on implementing recommendations on Oakland’s Disparity Study on city work contracts were (first row, l. to r.): Chuck Baker, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and Darlene Flynn. Second row, l. to r.) Samuel Adams, Erica Astrella, Chadwick Spell, Cathy Adams, Stanley Cooper, Maria Wagner, Len Turner, Derek Barnes, Paul Cobb. Photo courtesy of Oakland Mayor’s Office.

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From Disparity Study to Solutions: Oakland Coalition and Mayor Barbara Lee Renew Commitment to Reform City Contracting

July 16, 2026

By Charlene Muhammad, California Black Media Crystal Lambert knew something was terribly wrong with her three-year-old granddaughter as…

Oakland watchdog dismisses Ken Houston’s complaint against senior city staffer

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Here are the big moves that happened in 2025

January 6, 2026

Last year saw important changes in the leadership of Oakland’s government, not least of which was the election…

Chuck Baker is Oakland's new official for economic development, tech

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Chuck Baker is Oakland’s new official for economic development, tech

December 5, 2025

A South Bay government official with a background in business and technology will join Oakland as an assistant…