Barbara Lee surges into lead in Oakland mayor’s race
Former Democrat Rep. Barbara Lee surged to lead in the race to become Oakland’s next mayor, according to the vote results released Friday evening. The latest tally showed Lee was moving ahead of former city councillor Lauren Taylor, her main challenger in the race. Her lead was well commanding the San Francisco Chronicle It’s called […]
Loren Taylor takes slim early lead in tight special election for Oakland mayor
Auckland – Former City Councilman Lauren Taylor took a very slim lead in early results in Oakland’s special mayoral election against former Democrats in a string of races spurred by a series of scandals that culminated in the mayoral recall in November. The Northern California city-leading race was too close to call Tuesday night. But […]
In Oakland mayor’s race, Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor chart different paths
Auckland – On a recent Saturday in March, hundreds filled Oakland’s Grand Lake Theatre and hosted a typical party to honor longtime Democrat Barbara Lee. Ella Gordon, the winner of the Auckland Youth Poet Award, recited a powerful poem about the magic of living in diverse East Bay City. Meanwhile, Destiny Muhammad, aka hood harpist […]
Barbara Lee announces bid for Oakland mayor as city looks to rise from crisis
San Francisco — Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, a prominent progressive Democrat who has represented the East Bay in Congress for more than two decades, announced Wednesday that she will run for mayor of Oakland in an April special election following a recall of former city leaders. . “I have never shied away from a […]
Newsom extends California Highway Patrol deployment in Oakland
With the city of Oakland in limbo ahead of a special election to replace two politicians who were recalled from office, Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to press local officials to end policies restricting police pursuits. announced it would keep California Highway Patrol officers on city streets. Friday’s announcement that CHP will remain in Oakland for […]
Embattled Oakland Dem Mayor Sheng Thao Recalled In Landslide
Oakland Mayor Shen Tao was recalled Tuesday in a landslide amid voter dissatisfaction with the city’s rising crime rate, according to multiple reports. Oakland voters recalled Thao by more than 30 points as of Wednesday. According to Unofficial Alameda County voting numbers and local report. Tao took office in January 2023, and citywide crime reports […]
A’s Officially Nix ‘Oakland’ From Franchise Name, Will Be Simply Known As ‘Athletics’ Going Forward
The “Oakland Athletics” are officially a thing of the past. next season before the organization relocates to Sacramento and then Las Vegas. 2028Athletics announcement On Monday, the franchise announced it had officially dropped “Oakland” from its name. (Related: Braves trade Jorge Soler to Angels, baseball’s hot stove begins immediately) While construction continues at Sutter Health […]
Two recalls in Oakland show frustration about crime ‘boiling over’
Auckland — When Shen Tao was sworn in as Auckland’s mayor in January 2023, a series of feel-good articles followed, including a portrait of the mayor beaming in front of the city’s sun-drenched landmarks. Oakland Mayor Shen Tao faces recall on Nov. 5 vote (Jeff Chiu/Associated Press) Auckland’s new mayor The New York Times pointed […]
Oakland Mayor Fighting Recall Effort Declares Crime Is ‘Down.’ Her City’s Police Association Has Doubts.
The Blue City’s mayor, who is facing a recall election, touted crime “down” in a recent speech, but the city’s police association doesn’t think the Democratic Party’s claims have any basis. Democratic Party Mayor Sheng Tao gave his State of the Union address. claimed Violent and non-violent crimes such as “robbery, auto theft and break-ins” […]
Fanatics Makes Their Biggest Mistake Yet That Hilariously Embarrasses (And Completely Fits) Oakland Athletics
A fitting end to the Oakland/Las Vegas Athletics debacle. (LOL) To say the least, things are tough for baseball in the Bay Area due to the situation surrounding the Oakland Athletics, who as we all know will eventually move to Las Vegas. 2025 They're playing in Sacramento this season and the ownership is handling it […]
