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Oakland’s police chief wants to change the city’s policy when it comes to high-speed pursuits. Police pursuits have always been a topic of discussion in the city of Oakland. “Even just the ...
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Barbara Lee at an April 21 news conference after winning Oakland’s mayoral election: “I’m going to do the hard work and make the tough decisions. I think you know me — I mean, I’m pretty ...
Oakland’s incoming mayor announced a transition team Friday that includes a former Oakland city attorney, a former Alameda County supervisor, a Lawrence Berkeley National Lab scientist and at ...
OAKLAND, Calif. - Charlene Wang grew up spending weekends in Oakland's Chinatown with her grandparents. Now, she's preparing to represent the area as Oakland's new District 2 city council member.
Thank you, Oakland," Lee said in a statement. District 7 Councilmember Ken Houston congratulated Lee Friday prior to Taylor's concession. "She's humble. She's like, 'Wait till it's over,' which ...
“This is ridiculous,” Oakland resident Justin Berton told the San Francisco Chronicle. “All this waiting is bad for the candidates, it’s bad for the constituents, and it’s really bad for ...
Barbara Lee has secured a decisive win in Oakland’s special mayoral election, marking a significant political transition for the California city. The veteran Democratic U.S. Representative ...
Former congresswoman Barbara Lee declared victory Saturday in Oakland’s mayoral election, promising to bring a steady hand and a unifying message to a city beset by political upheaval and crisis ...
Brown also previously served as Oakland mayor. But the race became increasingly competitive as the election approached, with two polls commissioned by Taylor’s campaign and a group supporting ...
"That's key." Both candidates have pledged to take action immediately if elected, acknowledging the urgency of Oakland's challenges. "It's important that a mayor hits the ground running," Lee said.