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How a change in Oakland’s laws would shift Mayor Barbara Lee’s powers
Nearly three decades later, Mayor Barbara Lee — a political figure with similar name recognition — has begun a shortened term ...
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s new staff may receive $1.7 million pay raise amid city’s budget woes
City officials are deciding on a new two-year budget that would pad the new mayor’s office budget with an extra $1.7 million, ...
After FBI raid and wacky TV interview, East Bay councilman learns why he’s under investigation
Reached at his house early Tuesday evening, Bryan Azevedo declined to offer any details of his response to the investigation.
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Bauters Resurfaces with New Role with Local PAC
Former Emeryville City Councilmember John Bauters has resurfaced with a new role roughly 6 months after his crushing County ...
Bay Area city council member targeted in Sheng Thao investigation: DOJ
San Leandro City Council Member Bryan Azevedo is facing charges of conspiracy, bribery, and lying to federal investigators. I ...
San Leandro city council member targeted by Department of Justice in Sheng Thao investigation
San Leandro City Council Member Bryan Azevedo is facing charges of conspiracy, bribery, and lying to federal investigators. I ...
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Gov. Newsom pushed for more police chases in Oakland. After bystander death, critics say he should ‘own it’
The governor and some city leaders have fiercely pushed for looser pursuit rules in Oakland. Critics say last week’s deadly crash demonstrates the danger to innocent bystanders.
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Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s inaugural fund committee is raising big bucks
The “Oakland Inaugural Fund Committee” is asking for major contributions to support the new mayor’s inauguration.