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Oakland mayoral race: Loren Taylor’s backers outspending Barbara Lee’s support in final days
A committee backing Taylor is flush with private-sector money, including from a tech founder with ties to Elon Musk.
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Personality, not policy, could decide Oakland’s next mayor
Former congresswoman Barbara Lee fights a close race against a moderate Democrat for what some have called “the toughest ...
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Gay Oakland mayoral staffer placed on leave amid City Hall shake-up just ahead of special election
Brandon Harami, a gay man who’s Oakland interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins’ community resilience director, was one of several staffers placed on paid administrative leave Monday in a City Hall shake-up ...
Oakland voters prepare for mayoral election as Barbara Lee, Loren Taylor campaign across city
As the special election on April 15 draws closer, the two front-runners, Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor, are actively engaging with the community in different parts of the city.
Oakland City Council District 2 seat covering Jack London Square on April 15 ballot with 6 candidates
Six candidates are vying for the Oakland City Council's District 2 seat, in an April 15 special election battle that could ...
Oakland mayor’s chief of staff fired after referring to black people as ‘tokens’ in resurfaced note: reports
A high-ranking Oakland city official has been fired after a note she wrote last year that appeared to refer to black people ...
West Oakland dilapidated buildings restored for new community food hall
Previously dilapidated buildings were restored and repurposed to be a gathering space for food, drinks and entertainment.