Barbara Lee, a former congresswoman who took over as Oakland's mayor after her predecessor left in disgrace, launched her campaign for a full four-year term on Saturday.
Mayor Barbara Lee's approach is a departure from the majority of local leaders across the Bay Area.
In a historic move, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee signed two executive orders that will prevent ICE agents from using city property, restrict their activities, and prepare all city departments for a coordinated response if federal immigration enforcement is deployed to Oakland.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony held by Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee marked the grand reopening of Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland. Legendary storyteller and Oakland native, Don Reed, kicked off the opening night performance along with Scott Silven's illusion show "The Lost Things."
When it comes to crime, the City of Oakland is boosting double-digit drops in major categories. "If you are a victim of a crime, of course, you don't feel it," says Mayor Barbara Lee. "And so we want people to believe the data. And this is the data from year-to-year."
Community members on Wednesday gathered for a "light the path, light the field" walk honoring Coach John Beam's legacy. "He loved Laney, he loved his students. He loved Oakland. He loved his job. He loved making a difference."