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East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee reflects on decades-long quest to curb president's war power limits

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, who cast the sole vote against authorizing the Afghanistan invasion, warns that broad war powers authorizations enable presidents to wage war unilaterally without congressional oversight.
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fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and Legendary Performer Linda Tillery to Be Celebrated at 2026 Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Black Women Leaders & Allies - San Francisco Bay Times

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and performer Linda Tillery receive awards at the Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Black Women Leaders & Allies event on February 26 at The White Horse Inn in Oakland.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Suspect Who Stole Mayor Barbara Lee's SUV Had Been Camping Inside City Hall For Three Days

A suspect camped inside Oakland City Hall over President's Day weekend, stole Mayor Barbara Lee's SUV keys, and the vehicle was recovered in Vallejo.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Someone Stole Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's Car, It Was Recovered the Next Day in Vallejo

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's Ford Expedition was stolen from City Hall on Presidents Day, recovered in Vallejo the next day, and a suspect remains at large.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson mourned, celebrated in Bay Area after death

Jesse Jackson transformed American politics through a historic 1984 presidential bid, grassroots campaigning, global activism, and long-term partnerships with local leaders like Barbara Lee.
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fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago
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Barbara Lee has yet to confirm she's running for mayor - but she's raised $31,000

Barbara Lee raised $31,863 late 2025 and holds substantial officeholder funds, signaling a likely campaign for a full Oakland mayoral term.
fromThe Oaklandside
9 months ago
East Bay (California)

What does an Oakland mayor actually do?

Barbara Lee's new mayoral role involves navigating complex governance while implementing changes after recent political challenges.
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California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Can Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee help end the police's federal oversight? A judge is optimistic.

Oakland Police Department may exit federal oversight after decades due to Mayor Barbara Lee's reforms and new accountability leadership.
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US politics
fromThe Oaklandside
6 months ago

"We must win," Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee urges Democrats

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee urged Democrats to unite against President Trump's attacks on Democratic-run cities while the party plans strategy amid internal divisions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

Bay Area cities are toughening up on homelessness. Under Mayor Barbara Lee, will Oakland follow suit?

Mayor Barbara Lee, now in office, faces the challenge of addressing Oakland's homeless crisis, focusing on permanent affordable housing rather than punitive measures.
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San Francisco
fromsfist.com
9 months ago

Monday Morning Headlines: Tourists Rescued From SF Cliffside

A fire at Oracle Park resulted in a brief evacuation but did not affect the scheduled baseball game.
NYC politics
fromThe Oaklandside
9 months ago

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's inaugural fund committee is raising big bucks

Barbara Lee's inauguration party encourages significant donations from supporters, with major packages offering exclusive benefits.
Smaller contributions to the Oakland Inaugural Committee Fund 2025 are also welcome, making the event inclusive.
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