Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee promised to change city’s narrative. Here’s how she’s trying.

The longtime progressive icon touted the city’s declining crime levels, noting her efforts to streamline permit approvals.
Yahoo

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee highlights early wins in first state of the city address

OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her first State of the City address Tuesday night, just 140 days after taking office. Speaking before the Oakland City Council, Lee highlighted ...

Man charged with emailing death threats to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee in alleged hate crime

A 45-year-old man accused of emailing racist death threats to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was charged with a felony after her staff discovered the emails in her inbox.

Oakland residents reflect on Mayor Barbara Lee's 1st State of the City address

On Tuesday, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her first State of the City address amid a host of problems usually only seen ...
Wall Street Journal

More Cops, Less Garbage: How a Veteran Democrat Is Trying to Save Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif.—This once-booming port city endured an epic collapse in recent years: the loss of three big-league sports teams, a hemorrhaging police force, runaway crime and blight. Now, after ...