Barbara Lee Clinches Lead in Pivotal Oakland Mayoral Race
Oakland’s skyline glowed under the twilight of April 15, 2025, as barbara lee—the 78‑year‑old progressive stalwart—found herself unexpectedly catapulted to the front of a tight mayoral contest. Voters, weary from months of headlines about crime spikes, record homelessness, and a looming $87 million budget shortfall, poured their hopes into this special election. The first tallies showed […]