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The OaklandsideReportingBy Natalie Orenstein
Barbara Lee touts endorsement from Kamala Harris in mayor’s race

Barbara Lee touts endorsement from Kamala Harris in mayor’s race Kamala Harris promotes her book in Oakland in March 2026. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/large-20260303_Harris_EG_016.jpg" /> The stamp of approval from the former vice president comes among other pledges of support in the Nov. 3 Oakland election.

The OaklandsideReportingBy Natalie Orenstein
Mayor Lee seeks new staffer to focus on ‘mission-driven’ tech startups

Mayor Lee seeks new staffer to focus on ‘mission-driven’ tech startups Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee would get a new staff member to help with regulations and technology businesses. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/large-20260504_RowenaBrown_EG_38.jpg" /> A $100,000 Kapor Foundation grant would propel an effort to cut red tape for tech companies dealing with health, housing, and more.

The OaklandsideReportingBy Jose Fermoso
Speed cameras caught half a million speedsters in 6 months. Many aren’t from Oakland

Speed cameras caught half a million speedsters in 6 months. Many aren’t from Oakland A new city report found that the speed camera on 73rd Avenue in East Oakland caught the most speeding drivers of any of 35 camera locations. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9MM-for-Trees-1600x1067.jpg" /> Most speeders in Oakland just got warnings. But of 194,000 citations, most went to non-Oakland addresses. Mayor Lee has declared success, saying drivers are already slowing down.