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.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee says the city is prepared in case of federal deployment

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee said Thursday that the city is prepared for a surge in federal deployment even as U.S. President ...
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Oakland Braces for Possible Federal Action After San Francisco Dodges Trump’s Attention

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and other East Bay officials say they continue to stay prepared, as Trump’s plans for Oakland ...

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 ...
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Mayor-elect Barbara Lee wants to unite 'deeply divided' Oakland

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Progressive lawmaker and former ...
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Howard University looks to potential Oakland expansion

Howard University has been in discussions with Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee about potentially expanding to the East Bay, the San ...
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‘Don’t take the bait’: Oakland leaders urge calm as possible Trump immigration crackdown looms over region

Mayor Barbara Lee and other East Bay leaders reaffirmed their support for immigrants after Trump called off a crackdown in ...