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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.
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,
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.
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,

Oakland, illegal casinos

Bay Area realtor charged with murdering man at Oakland woman’s home
Terryan McDowell, 26, has already been released on bail after his lawyer argued the shooting was self-defense.
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Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins Appoints Deputies to Spearhead Public Safety and Cleanliness Initiatives
Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins appoints two deputy mayors, LaNiece Jones and Burt Jones, to improve public safety and community ...
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Woman charged, 4 rescued from human trafficking ring at massage parlors in Oakland, Wayne counties
Zixuan Wan, 44, of Livonia, has been charged in connection to a human trafficking investigation involving illegal activity at ...
Burglary suspects target multiple Chevron gas stations in Oakland
Three separate Chevron gas stations In Oakland were targeted in a rash of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries early Tuesday ...
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Oakland Teen Cherish Williams Found Safe After Community and Media Efforts Amplify Ebony Alert
Oakland teen Cherish Williams has been safely located after being reported missing, with community and media efforts ...
Macomb County wants stricter sewage requirements for Oakland County’s discharge
A group of state lawmakers and a Macomb County official want stricter limits than the state proposes for Oakland County's ...
Tricia Dare formally sworn in as Oakland County Circuit Court judge
Dare was officially sworn at the Pontiac courtroom in by her friend and mentor, the Honorable Lisa Gorcyca of the Sixth ...
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Barricaded man prompts SWAT response in Oakland Park
A man who barricaded himself prompted a SWAT response in Oakland Park on Wednesday morning, authorities confirmed.