Oakland’s new mayor Barbara Lee tells federal law enforcement to stay away despite city’s high crime

Oakland’s new mayor, Barbara Lee, told The Associated Press that she consoled with the friends and family of 66-year-old ...

Oakland's new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away

The day after her visit, Barbara Lee sat with The Associated Press for an hour at her downtown Oakland office. A veteran ...
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Oakland nonprofits work to remove graffiti from city streets

A group of Oakland residents, moved by their love for the city, have taken it upon themselves to help keep it beautiful.

Former inmates show Oakland love by cleaning up streets

It was an unusual work crew cleaningup up graffiti and trash in Oakland Friday. Four former inmates are using their ...

Too $hort Encourages Oakland Residents After Violence Rocks The City

Too $hort used his platform during a live telethon to deliver a powerful message to Oakland residents, urging the city not to lose faith following a string of violent incidents and the personal ...