How would Oakland’s proposed sales tax measure address its budget problems?
If approved, Measure A would impose a half-percent extra cost on numerous goods sold in Oakland, raising roughly $30 million ...
Barbara Lee confronts a cautionary tale in Oakland mayoral bid
The similarities between Lee and the late Mayor Ron Dellums, her longtime mentor, are plentiful. But the comparison carries ...
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If approved, Measure A would impose a half-percent extra cost on numerous goods sold in Oakland, raising roughly $30 million ...
Is Oakland fundamentally ‘broken’? The mayor’s race hinges on the answer
The Oakland mayor’s race is boiling down to a couple of key philosophical questions for voters: Do you believe that Oakland is “broken” and “failing” its residents? Do you believe in former Rep.
Oakland mayor recall supporters target Barbara Lee in ad as election nears
As Oakland's special mayoral election approaches, campaign rhetoric is intensifying with about 30 days to go before the April ...
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Campaign notebook: A debate about the mayor’s debate, and a first fundraising glimpse
Oakland mayoral candidates Taylor and Lee’s face-off kicked up controversy among sponsors. Plus, the money is flowing.
Letters: Silicon Valley’s technology promise has become a nightmare
Back in the late 1960s-90s, the emergence of Silicon Valley was hailed as a window into a bright future. We thought highly of ...
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Barbara Lee, Loren Taylor spar in debate for Oakland mayoral race to replace Sheng Thao
Two candidates running to be Oakland’s next mayor in April’s special election went head-to-head in a debate about how they would address the city’s most pressing issues. Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee ...
Oakland mayoral candidates take jabs at each other’s supporters in heated debate
The April 15 special election comes as Oakland faces an $89 million budget deficit that has already led to layoffs.
In first Oakland mayoral debate, Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor finally come toe-to-toe
The gloves first came off when moderator Dave Clark, a news anchor for KTVU, asked the candidates to address the specter of ...
Barbara Lee And Loren Taylor Spar In Debate For Mayoral Race
Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor are vying in the April 15 election to replace former mayor Sheng Thao, who is currently facing federal corruption and ...
Wednesday Afternoon News Roundup
A 25-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Stockton on Tuesday afternoon, according to police. The shooting was reported at 1:42 p.m. in the 5100 block of Montauban Avenue. The victim took himself ...