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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.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's spokesperson Sarah Henry told the Chronicle that SB1218 was her No. 1 legislative priority this year. Waymo blackout...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee says the city continues to make progress toward becoming one of California's shining cities. Lee delivered her State of...

—TOWN TALK— Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered an upbeat State of the City address Tuesday, pointing to improvements in the budget, road repairs and...

On the shores of Lake Merritt, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and park CEO Kymberly Miller said Assemblymembers Mia Bonta and Buffy Wicks,...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee addresses budget deficit, crime, and data center moratorium in State of the City... "Our carbon footprint is reduced greatly,...

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Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her second State of the City address to a packed chamber at City Hall... During her address, Mayor Lee touted a...

As Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee gave her State of the City address on Tuesday, city workers were holding a protest outside City Hall, claiming Lee...

Mayor Barbara Lee announces $5 million in state funding to invest in Children's Fairyland... “For 75 years, Fairyland has given Oakland's children a...

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Delivering her State of the City address Tuesday, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee told the City Council and the public the city is on the move and has...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee highlights crime drops in State of the City address... OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her...

Mayor Barbara Lee, and Peter Gamez, with visit Oakland, expand on win for the town. View comments.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee said the investment will ensure families continue to have a place to play and make memories, calling the funding vital for...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's spokesperson Sarah Henry told the Chronicle Senate Bill 1218 was her No. 1 legislative priority this year. Waymo...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee emphasized that the investment ensures families will continue having a place to play and make memories. Local. Oakland 2...

Who are the Oakland candidates challenging Mayor Barbara Lee? Three candidates are challenging Barbara Lee for the mayor’s seat. Credit: Amir Aziz/The Oaklandside. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/large-Oakland-City-Hall-1.jpg" /> A victim’s rights advocate, a former banker and an “America first” activist share their visions for the city.

Mayor Barbara Lee's office announced on Monday that Children's... Oakland," Lee said in a statement. "This critical funding directly...