MONDAY Oaklanders call on Barbara Lee to be the city’s next mayor
Oakland has been in political chaos since November's recall of former Mayor Sheng Thao, who was only on the job for two years ...
Retiring Rep. Barbara Lee considering run for Oakland mayor
Lee’s candidacy could create a headache for moderate activists and donors eager to put a more centrist Democrat at the helm of City Hall.
Opinion: Broken Oakland needs more than a new mayor — what’s wrong and how to fix it
No matter who is elected, the mayor will be weak, councilmembers frustrated, city administrator torn and city attorney ...
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Bas replaces ousted Thao as Oakland’s mayor
Oakland officially has a new, temporary mayor. Nikki Fortunato Bas has taken over for ousted former mayor Sheng Thao, whose ...
Top Oakland leaders say city 'needs' Barbara Lee as mayor in new letter
After the November recall of its mayor Sheng Thao, the group wrote that Oakland is facing "a crisis of leadership." A void ...
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This Christmas, Oakland’s Psychedelic Church Lights Up the Holidays for Low-Income Families
Oakland’s Budget Crisis: A Broader Perspective Oakland itself ... Traditionally, the church has been a prominent donor to community initiatives, including Mayor Sheng Thao’s “Community Toy Drive” and ...
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CBS NEWS BAY Oakland has a new mayor, at least for the time being. Nikki Fortunato Bas has been officially sworn in as the ...
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Oakland leaders call on Barbara Lee to run for mayor to get city 'back on track'
An open letter signed by Oakland's interim mayor, several city council members, community leaders and business owners called ...
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Oakland budget cuts finalized on eve of big leadership changes
Police overtime reduced by $25M, 2 police academies canceled, 2 firehouses temporarily closed, and arts funding slashed.
Nikki Fortunato Bas sworn in as temporary Oakland mayor
Bas moved from the City Council dais to the mayor's office after councilmembers voted to accept the results of the Nov. 5 ...