Mayor Lee Delivers 2026 State of the City Address: ‘Oakland Continues to Be on the Move’
By Ken Epstein Mayor Barbara Lee, speaking this week to Oakland residents and elected leaders in City Council…
Oakland leaders rally in support of stronger sanctuary city protections ahead of vote
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee along with several City Council members gathered in the city’s Fruitvale neighborhood Monday to…
Oakland council members propose one-time amendments to fund failed Measure E goals
Four members of Oakland’s City Council gathered in Frank Ogawa Plaza for a news conference on Thursday, introducing…
Oakland police appear closer than ever to shedding 23 years of federal court oversight
The Oakland Police Department appears closer than ever to shedding federal oversight after 23 years, having finally reached…
Oakland police report broad declines in major crime, down nearly 30% in early 2026
Reported serious crime in Oakland fell nearly 30% in the first three months of 2026 compared with the…
Oakland restores police cadet program with $900,000 grant, relaunch set for May
Oakland will restore its Police Department Cadet Program after the City Council recently approved up to $900,000 in…
Oakland mayor, councilmember to propose new rules, higher fines for illegal dumping
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and City Councilmember Zac Unger will introduce a new ordinance next week to increase…
Oakland readies homecoming celebration for Alysa Liu after historic Olympic gold win
Oakland is ready to celebrate Alysa Liu’s gold medal win at the Winter Olympics when the figure skater…
Avoiding a ‘super brawl’ on football’s big day: Oakland ups police patrols, hosts fan events
Oakland may not have a home team to root for in the Super Bowl on Sunday, but it…
‘We want to change behavior’: Oakland speed cameras go live as 5-year safety pilot begins
Drivers in Oakland were warned Friday to slow down or face the consequences as the city rolled out…
Oakland leaders cite double-digit decrease in crime, admit work needed on gun violence
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee touted the city’s double-digit, year-over-year drop in crime Wednesday while acknowledging that gun violence…
Oakland to deploy speed safety cameras at 18 locations to curb dangerous driving
Oakland will install speed safety cameras at 18 locations across the city as part of a new program,…