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The OaklandsideReportingBy Natalie Orenstein
Lee gives upbeat State of the City speech as unions increase pressure for deal

Lee gives upbeat State of the City speech as unions increase pressure for deal Lee’s second State of the City Address came one month before voters are set to decide whether to reelect her. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/barbara-lee-state-of-the-city-5-1600x1111.jpg" /> In the annual address, the mayor touted progress on illegal dumping, housing, and crime. Workers rallied outside.

Barbara Lee
Government Operations and PoliticsIllegal DumpingHousingCrimeOakland
The OaklandsideReportingBy Roselyn Romero
With federal oversight ending, can OPD police itself?

With federal oversight ending, can OPD police itself? Oakland Police Chief James Beere (left), Police Commission Chair Ricardo Garcia-Acosta, and Mayor Barbara Lee have said OPD and the city’s oversight bodies are ready to take over post-federal court oversight. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20260929_SFFederalCourthouse_EG_30.jpg" /> Oakland’s civilian police watchdogs face new pressures and longstanding resource constraints.

Barbara Lee
Government Operations and PoliticsPolice OversightOakland