Barbara Lee sworn in as mayor, says her job is to lead Oakland ‘into a period of financial stability.’
Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee officially became the 52nd mayor of Oakland during a swearing in ceremony at City Hall on May 20. Lee, 78, was introduced by a pairing of read more…
Oakland High students fight for lead-free drinking fountains: ‘We should not have to beg … to get clean water’
Frustrated by what they see as their school district’s lack of urgency in responding to lead in drinking water, four Oakland High seniors have transformed a senior class project into read more…
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