Oakland, Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor

In first Oakland mayoral debate, Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor finally come toe-to-toe
The gloves first came off when moderator Dave Clark, a news anchor for KTVU, asked the candidates to address the specter of ex-Mayor Thao, who was recalled by 60% of voters last November and now faces felony charges of bribery and conspiracy.
Barbara Lee, Loren Taylor spar in debate for Oakland mayoral race to replace Sheng Thao
Two candidates running to be Oakland’s next mayor in April’s special election went head-to-head in a debate about how they would address the city’s most pressing issues. Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor are vying in the April 15 election to replace former mayor Sheng Thao,
Oakland mayoral candidates take jabs at each other’s supporters in heated debate
The April 15 special election comes as Oakland faces an $89 million budget deficit that has already led to layoffs.
Oakland mayoral candidates on how they'd address crime
Two mayoral candidates in the upcoming April 15 special election went toe-to-toe on the issues important to Oaklanders. Here's what they said about tackling crime.
Oakland mayoral candidates Barabara Lee, Loren Taylor go head-to-head on debate stage
Oakland's two top candidates for the open mayoral seat — former Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor — went head to head in a live debate. "This moment demands leadership and it demands the ability to bring different sectors of our community together to get the job done,
Top Oakland mayoral candidates face off in first and only debate
Oakland's mayoral race heated up during the first and only debate between leading candidates former Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former Councilmember Loren Taylor. The two candidates discussed critical issues facing the city,
More than $20 million worth of illegal cannabis seized in Oakland
More than $20 million worth of illegal marijuana plants were seized by state authorities last week in West Oakland.
Oakland educators rally as some face layoffs amid budget cuts
Oakland educators rallied on Wednesday, hoping to save their jobs as the board of education faces budget cuts.
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New Cal Fire maps show a 'drastic’ reduction of Oakland's fire hazard zone. Here's what that means
In new fire hazard severity maps released last week by state fire officials, Oakland saw a significant reduction in its “very ...
Related California, nonprofit win approval for affordable block in Oakland
Related California, founded in 1989, is a unit of New York-based Related Companies. The California subsidiary has developed ...
Black Children In Oakland Are Facing A Literacy Crisis. Steph And Ayesha Curry Want To Avert It
Star Stef Curry and bestselling author Ayesha Curry  produced a short documentary film through their Eat. Learn.
Driver tries to ram woman, then abducts her, California cops say. Both still missing
A driver tried to hit a woman with his car, then beat and abducted her from an Oakland street, California police reported.
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Oakland’s Daytrip Rises Again as a To-Go Chicken Haven
Chef Finn Stern and partner Stella Dennig open their new restaurant this month, in the same space as their beloved original, ...
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Compare mayoral candidates' answers on pressing Oakland issues, from the economy to public safety
Ahead of the special election, we sent out a form asking candidates a range of questions, from their age to how they'll ...