Mayor

Commentary: When educators become school bullies

Also: Mayor Barbara Lee refuses to cast a tie-breaking vote; Orinda leaves Oakland in the dust on fixing potholes.

Dec 7 •

Sean S. Reinhart

Oakland could pay $674 million in damages in disastrous coal terminal lawsuit

The City of Oakland loses its fourth appeal in massive lawsuit over its shipping terminal development. Now the city faces hundreds of millions in…

Oct 29 •

Sean S. Reinhart

Election results follow long-established voting patterns in Oakland

East Oakland had a disproportionately low influence due very low voter turnout, but slightly favored Lee. West Oakland/Temescal and district 4 dominated…

Apr 21 •

2025 Oakland Mayoral Debate

Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor squared off in a substantive debate—laying out their distinct approaches to restore Oakland's growth and stability

Mar 13 •

PODCAST: We can balance Oakland’s budget without selling the future

Seven actions could save the city $200M per year without wage cuts, pension cuts, selling city assets, or gutting public safety.

Oct 20, 2024 •

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