One-year-old child killed after falling from moving vehicle, Oakland mayor confirms
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee offered her condolences to the family and loved ones of a one-year-old child who was killed when the child fell from a moving vehicle on Tuesday afternoon.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee offered her condolences to the family and loved ones of a one-year-old child who was killed when the child fell from a moving vehicle on Tuesday afternoon.
Oakland named one of the top 10 best large cities in the U.S.
The city of Oakland California has been named one of the top 10 best large cities in the country by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Oakland is globally recognized for its diverse community, vibrant art and culture, and award winning culinary scene. Mayor Barbara Lee, and Peter Gamez, with visit Oakland, expand on win for the town.
The city of Oakland California has been named one of the top 10 best large cities in the country by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Oakland is globally recognized for its diverse community, vibrant art and culture, and award winning culinary scene. Mayor Barbara Lee, and Peter Gamez, with visit Oakland, expand on win for the town.
Oakland leaders provide update on city efforts to combat illegal dumping
Oakland city officials and community members gathered for a public meeting in East Oakland to discuss ongoing efforts to address widespread illegal dumping across local neighborhoods.
Oakland city officials and community members gathered for a public meeting in East Oakland to discuss ongoing efforts to address widespread illegal dumping across local neighborhoods.
Oakland's approach to illegal dumping 'abysmal,' civil grand jury says
Oakland is failing in its efforts to tackle illegal dumping, according to the Alameda County civil grand jury.
Oakland is failing in its efforts to tackle illegal dumping, according to the Alameda County civil grand jury.
Oakland gets $9M from SF foundation to crack down on illegal dumping
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and city officials on Thursday announced a $9 million, three-year investment by San Francisco foundation Crankstart to help address illegal dumping.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and city officials on Thursday announced a $9 million, three-year investment by San Francisco foundation Crankstart to help address illegal dumping.
Oakland secures $1M in federal funding for Ceasefire
While federal funding cuts across the board impact multiple cities, Oakland is receiving a significant federal investment for its violence prevention program, "Operation Ceasefire."
While federal funding cuts across the board impact multiple cities, Oakland is receiving a significant federal investment for its violence prevention program, "Operation Ceasefire."
Outcry after SFPD raids Oakland complex with ties to ex-Black Panther leader
A San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable housing complex tied to former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown is drawing criticism, including from Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
A San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable housing complex tied to former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown is drawing criticism, including from Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee hints she's running again
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Wednesday hinted that she's running for mayor again.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Wednesday hinted that she's running for mayor again.
Hire Oakland job fair
Hire Oakland Job Fair will be taking place outside at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday, May 13. The citywide hiring event will feature recruiters from EBMUD, Samuel Merritt University, the City of Oakland, BART, PG&E, and more. Visraant Iyer, gives insight.
Hire Oakland Job Fair will be taking place outside at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday, May 13. The citywide hiring event will feature recruiters from EBMUD, Samuel Merritt University, the City of Oakland, BART, PG&E, and more. Visraant Iyer, gives insight.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks public safety
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks safety, following mass shooting at local bar, and search for next police chief. Mayor also highlights hope for Oakland and hosting homecoming celebration for Olympic gold medalist.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks safety, following mass shooting at local bar, and search for next police chief. Mayor also highlights hope for Oakland and hosting homecoming celebration for Olympic gold medalist.
Bay Area mayors meet to discuss gun violence prevention strategies
Bay Area mayors gathered in Oakland on Friday joining Brady, the gun-control advocacy group, to announce a new regional approach to preventing gun violence — targeting illicit gun dealers.
Bay Area mayors gathered in Oakland on Friday joining Brady, the gun-control advocacy group, to announce a new regional approach to preventing gun violence — targeting illicit gun dealers.
Oakland's police chief search and the push for internal candidates
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee met Tuesday for the first time since Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced last Monday that he is stepping down on December 5.
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee met Tuesday for the first time since Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced last Monday that he is stepping down on December 5.
Man charged after racist death threats to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee
A 45-year-old man faces hate crime charges after allegedly sending threatening and racist emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, including threats to kill and torture her, authorities said.
A 45-year-old man faces hate crime charges after allegedly sending threatening and racist emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, including threats to kill and torture her, authorities said.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee highlights early wins in first state of the city address
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her first State of the City address Tuesday night, just 140 days after taking office.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her first State of the City address Tuesday night, just 140 days after taking office.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee addresses President Trump's characterization of her city
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee has plans to address the community in response to the Trump Administration’s calling out of the East Bay city when considering whether or not to send National Guard troops into more cities across the country.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee has plans to address the community in response to the Trump Administration’s calling out of the East Bay city when considering whether or not to send National Guard troops into more cities across the country.
Three-day federal trial in SF: Newsom vs. Trump on National Guard deployment
President Trump announced Monday that he plans to deploy National Guard troops to Washington D.C. to fight crime, and mentioned other cities including Oakland, accusing them of tolerating bad crime.
President Trump announced Monday that he plans to deploy National Guard troops to Washington D.C. to fight crime, and mentioned other cities including Oakland, accusing them of tolerating bad crime.
Oakland sees drop in violent crime in 2025, city leaders say
According to city leaders, Oakland is reportedly safer than it was this time last year, and they said stricter enforcement, its Ceasefire program, and community support has contributed to the decrease.
According to city leaders, Oakland is reportedly safer than it was this time last year, and they said stricter enforcement, its Ceasefire program, and community support has contributed to the decrease.
Oakland leadership points to drop in violent crime as sign Ceasefire program is working
Oakland city leaders are touting a recent decline in violent crime as evidence that their Ceasefire program is making an impact.
Oakland city leaders are touting a recent decline in violent crime as evidence that their Ceasefire program is making an impact.
Oakland police say looting and car fire were not connected to anti-ICE vigil
The Oakland Police Department said Wednesday that the looting at a store and a car fire were not connected to the peaceful protest the night before in East Oakland.
The Oakland Police Department said Wednesday that the looting at a store and a car fire were not connected to the peaceful protest the night before in East Oakland.
Vigil held for Oakland Castlemont High math teacher killed following CHP pursuit
Castlemont High School held its graduation on Friday, less than two days after a math teacher was killed as an innocent bystander caught up in a California Highway Patrol pursuit of an 18-year-old suspect in Oakland.
Castlemont High School held its graduation on Friday, less than two days after a math teacher was killed as an innocent bystander caught up in a California Highway Patrol pursuit of an 18-year-old suspect in Oakland.