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Oakland Ballet Company turns 60, reminding city why the arts matter
03 Nov 2025 22:21 GMT
… of funding local arts.
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Ballet Company marked its … milestone drew recognition from Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and State Senator Jesse Arreguín … milestone drew recognition from Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and State Senator Jesse …
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Poll finds Oakland voters support Mayor Barbara Lee, want more cops
30 Oct 2025 20:37 GMT
Most Oakland voters want to see more police, more surveillance, and fewer homeless encampments, according to a recent survey from the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
Earlier this month, the research firm FM3 surveyed 735 likely Oakland voters …
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Oakland museum seeks return of over 1,000 stolen artifacts
02 Nov 2025 04:04 GMT
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland Museum of California is on a mission to … jeopardizing the investigation.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee confirmed that the Oakland Police Department is … Lee.
The theft occurred in Oakland City Councilmember Charlene Wang…
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Man awaits trial on allegations he threatened to kill Oakland mayor
01 Nov 2025 17:56 GMT
… and kill the mayor of Oakland, according to a ruling … slurs and threats to Mayor Barbara Lee.
Pokorny was arrested on Oct … all African American residents in Oakland in addition to Lee, … S. Marshals Service in Southern California and is currently being held …
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Oakland police speak out on federal gang indictment
31 Oct 2025 05:56 GMT
… facing state charges.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland police weighed in Thursday … murder and conspiracy, said Oakland Assistant Police Chief James … side: But veteran Oakland criminal defense attorney Ernie … quot; Even so, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and police said the …
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Oakland police shed light on raid targeting alleged gang members
31 Oct 2025 02:43 GMT
… board throughout our community," Oakland police Assistant Chief James Beere … , including 31 homicides – 24 in Oakland alone – attempted murder, firearm trafficking … occurred," Beere said.
Oakland Mayor Barbara lee praised the operation, saying, in …
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Oakland, Berkeley residents bracing for delay in SNAP benefits in November
30 Oct 2025 20:37 GMT
… , or SNAP, funding. In California, that means the 5.5 … dry out in November.
California is among 22 states that … also working with Mayor Barbara Lee and Oakland Thrives to seek foundation … home delivery services.
The Oakland Public Education Fund, which …
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A federal agent shot a pastor in the face with a chemical weapon. What can California do about it?
30 Oct 2025 14:08 GMT
… of force during operations in Democrat-led cities has been “exemplary … Ursula Jones Dickson stood with Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, Rep. Lateefah Simon, and other … during immigration raids in Southern California earlier this year, including stopping …
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County officials announce plans to help families affected by SNAP benefits freeze
02 Nov 2025 21:28 GMT
… ,” said U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-Oakland).
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, who was formerly … benefits during the government shutdown.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who …
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Alameda County announces another $1.5 million in emergency food assistance
01 Nov 2025 18:08 GMT
… know what you know,” said Congresswoman Lateefah Simon at a press … county Superintendent Alysse Castro and Oakland Thrives each gave $200,000 … local farmers,” she said.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was one of multiple officials …