Shadow of Sheng Thao looms over Oakland mayoral race as opponents clash in debate
In a fiery exchange during Tuesday night’s debate between Oakland’s top mayoral candidates, former councilman Loren Taylor directed a sharp barb at his opponent, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee, claiming that the same supporters who rallied behind the city’s embattled former mayor,
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 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 Barabara Lee, Loren Taylor go head-to-head on debate stage
OAKLAND — For more than 90 minutes, 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.
Barbara Lee And Loren Taylor Spar In Debate For Mayoral Race
Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor are vying in the April 15 election to replace former mayor Sheng Thao, who is currently facing federal corruption and bribery charges.
Oakland mayoral election: Barbara Lee, Loren Taylor campaigns raise hundreds of thousands of dollars
A committee named Supporters of Barbara Lee for Oakland Mayor 2025 has raised $168,000 in contributions, including $50,000 from each of the city’s two largest public-employee labor unions, SEIU Local 1021 and IFPTE Local 21, plus $10,000 from the city firefighters’ union.
Oakland mayoral race debate pits candidates Barbara Lee, Loren Taylor against each other
Oakland's two top candidates for the open mayoral seat went head to head in a live debate. Resale values have collapsed in recent years, with the average price of a used Tesla now $10,000 less than that of a non-Tesla electric car.
Top Oakland mayoral candidates face off in debate
The top two contenders in Oakland’s mayoral race squared off in a live debate Tuesday night, covering numerous issues facing the troubled city. It was a showdown between Oakland’s veteran retired congresswoman Barbara Lee and former councilmember Loren Taylor,
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Campaign notebook: A debate about the mayor’s debate, and a first fundraising glimpse
Oakland mayoral candidates Taylor and Lee’s face-off kicked up controversy among sponsors. Plus, the money is flowing.
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Was a wild Oakland shootout tied to former Mayor Sheng Thao corruption case?
OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- We are learning more about a wild shootout that may be connected to the federal corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. We're hearing from the man ...
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Pamela Price Unfiltered: Who Will Save Oakland? Mayor’s Scandal & the City’s Leadership Crisis
Oakland is at a crossroads. With Mayor Sheng Thao facing federal bribery charges and public safety concerns mounting, the city's leadership crisis has reached ...
Federal officials seek San Leandro records for Duong family, report says
The corruption probe that led to the indictment of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has now spread to a nearby city.
Oakland voters hear from 8 mayoral candidates as special election nears
On Saturday, roughly 100 to 150 people gathered at Allen Temple Baptist Church in East Oakland for a mayoral candidate forum.