Rep. Simon introduces a bill to nationalize BART’s ambassador program
Last week, Rep. Lateefah Simon called a conference inside Oakland’s 19th Street BART station to introduce a federal…
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 Political Playback – The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
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East Bay leaders call for federal government shutdown to end
On the 24th day of the second-longest federal government shutdown, Rep. Lateefah Simon and seven mayors from her…
Oakland leaders urge calm as possible Trump immigration crackdown looms over region
Less than an hour after President Donald Trump called off an immigration enforcement surge in San Francisco, Oakland…
How CA’s Redistricting Fight Impacts Black Communities
Voting for Proposition 50 is underway. The ballot measure would allow California to temporarily redraw congressional district maps.…
Oakland’s ‘No Kings’ protest draws more than 10,000 to Lake Merritt
The Brief Oakland’s ‘No Kings’ demonstration was held Saturday, drawing more than 10,000 people who spoke out against…
Oakland ‘No Kings’ protest fills streets
Organizers estimate that over 10,000 people marched and rallied in Oakland today, one of thousands of “No Kings”…
Oakland turns out for ‘No Kings’ protest
Thousands of protesters are expected to gather this morning in Oakland to march in opposition to what many…