🚨 Big news from Oakland! 🚨 Mayor-elect Barbara Lee has officially announced her Transition Committee — a powerhouse group of leaders and community advocates who will help guide her first 100 days in office. From housing to public safety to economic justice, this team reflects

🚨 Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee Names Miya Saika Chen as Chief of Staff 🚨 Mayor-elect Barbara Lee has announced her first official appointment: Miya Saika Chen will serve as Chief of Staff in the new administration. Miya Saika Chen is a lifelong Oaklander, attorney, and public

Today, I was sworn in as the Mayor of Oakland—the city that gave me hope, an education at Mills College, a safe place to raise my family, and the chance to serve in public office. I am deeply honored and humbled to serve the city I love most. 💜🌁 We are entering a new era for

Still taking it all in. Thank you, Oakland, for showing up in every way—for the music, the prayers, the cheers, the kids dancing in the aisles, and the generations of families who made their way to Jack London Square to witness this moment. This wasn’t just a ceremony. It was a

The new mayor said the “next chapter of Oakland starts now” during the ceremony Sunday at Jack London Square. sfchronicle.com/politics/artic…

Glenn County’s only hospital may be forced to close because a federal agency is removing its “critical access” designation. Patients would have longer waits for ambulances and longer drives for emergency care. cal.news/4600mz9 📝 @ab_ibarra

Hey, Oakland! I have a MAJOR announcement… Addressing a key component of my 100-day Plan, I’ve convened a working group to review and provide recommendations for reforming Oakland’s Charter! In living rooms and listening sessions I’ve convened across the City, our residents

President Trump's characterization of Oakland is wrong and based in fear-mongering in an attempt to score cheap political points. Public safety is one of my top priorities, and we've made progress to keep our neighborhoods safe and clean – prioritizing a comprehensive public

💯 In my first 100 Days of Action as Mayor, we’ve worked with urgency to deliver results for Oakland: 🏠 Homelessness – Secured Oakland’s fair share of county & state funds and launched our new Office of Homelessness Solutions. 🚮 Illegal Dumping & Trash – Removed nearly 30 tons

Glenn County in a red part of Calif could lose its only hospital. The nearest ER is 40 miles away. Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who voted for health care cuts, is trying to persuade Dr. Oz to intervene. It's the sort of issue that could cost a guy his seat. calmatters.org/health/2025/09…

HEARTBREAKING: Trump continues to BETRAY rural Americans — this time CLOSING the ONLY hospital in a county that he won by nearly TWO THIRDS. “Another California county is losing its only hospital after feds refuse to step in”

Glenn County’s only hospital is set to close next month after the federal government stripped its “critical access” designation, leaving a large budget gap calmatters.org/health/2025/09…

The public affairs campaign I ran for Glenn Medical Center seems to be getting some attention 👀

💚 💛 Ballers fam, Mayor Lee just announced that we're going to keep the party going! 🎉 See you there! 🍾

What a day for Oakland! We rallied at City Hall, paraded through West Oakland around Raimondi Park, and ended with a block party at Prescott Market - all to celebrate our Oakland Ballers, 2025 Pioneer League Champions! Shoutout to Manager Aaron Miles, Assistant Coach James

My dear friend and colleague Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced she will not seek re-election. Her bold leadership paved the way for so many women and so much progress. Thank you, Nancy — for the fierce fight, the unwavering courage, and your decades of service to our

The last two days have been incredibly heavy for our city. My thoughts are with Coach John Beam and his loved ones. We are praying for him. Coach Beam is a giant in Oakland - a mentor, an educator, and a lifeline for thousands of young people. For over 40 years, he has shaped

The City of Oakland has sold $334 million in bonds. This will go towards public projects like affordable housing, paving streets, restoring public facilities, and much more. Thank you to the City Council, City Administrators, the finance department, the City Administrator’s

Last show of the year with Real_Dave_La_Torre 🍿 La Torre Live 🎙 Adam Klein Scott Paterno, Shabbos Goy

On this MLK Day of Service, we honored Dr. King the way he asked us to. By serving together. In partnership with Keep Oakland Beautiful, our Ballunteers cleaned, planted, and painted at Union Point Park. Love looks like action. Oakland always shows up. 💚💛