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Libby Schaaf cruises to second term as Oakland mayor
With nearly half of precincts reporting as of early Wednesday morning, Libby Schaaf had 61.5 percent of the vote.Read More
Schaaf dismisses attorney general’s criticism
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, responded to a fresh round of criticism from U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions this afternoon, telling reporters: "No one elected me to be fearful." Sessions condemned her this...Read More
Activists shut down Oakland economic summit
About 60 housing activists shut down the Oakland Chamber of Commerce 2016 Economic Summit Friday morning.Read More
Oakland mayor wants promised state housing funds freed
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf called on the state to provide $45 million to build affordable housing units at a waterfront development now under construction.Read More
Oakland mayor announces college fund for low-income students
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced Thursday an ambitious effort to triple the number of low-income college graduates coming out of the city’s public schools. Speaking at a ceremony at...Read More
Oakland ‘Department of Equity’ promises opportunity
City of Oakland officials said Wednesday they are launching a new "Department of Equity" they say will try to achieve equitable opportunities for all people.Read More
Oakland Mayor Schaaf opens new chapter
Libby Schaaf was sworn into office Monday as Oakland's 50th mayor, saying, "It's hella time for Oakland."Read More
Quan’s performance at center of Oakland mayor race
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan acknowledged she's "made mistakes" but thinks she is now "a stronger mayor."Read More
Oakland mayoral longshots urge change
Three of the 15 candidates in the Oakland mayoral race urged voters not to re-elect the three major "insider" candidates.Read More
Quan mobilizes against possible recall
Following 15 months of controversial leadership, the signature drive against Oakland Mayor Jean Quan could put her on a recall ballot.Read More