Famous birthdays for Oct. 20: William Zabka, Snoop Dogg

William Zabka attends the season finale premiere of Netflix's "Cobra Kai" at the Egyptian Theatre in the Hollywood section of ...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee promised to change city’s narrative. Here’s how she’s trying.

The longtime progressive icon touted the city’s declining crime levels, noting her efforts to streamline permit approvals.
Wall Street Journal

More Cops, Less Garbage: How a Veteran Democrat Is Trying to Save Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif.—This once-booming port city endured an epic collapse in recent years: the loss of three big-league sports teams, a hemorrhaging police force, runaway crime and blight. Now, after ...
Yahoo

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee highlights early wins in first state of the city address

OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her first State of the City address Tuesday night, just 140 days after taking office. Speaking before the Oakland City Council, Lee highlighted ...
KTVU

Man charged after racist death threats to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee

David Pokorny, 45, of El Cerrito has been charged with hate crime and threats against a public official after allegedly sending racist, violent emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. The emails, sent in ...
NBC Bay Area

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivers State of the City address

After being in the office for a little over six months, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee touted the progress already made on her 10-point plan for improving "the town" in the first 100 days on Tuesday ...