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flag Barbara Lee, Oakland's first Black female mayor, to be sworn in amid budget and safety challenges.

Barbara Lee, the first Black woman to be elected Oakland's mayor, will be sworn in on Tuesday, succeeding the recalled mayor. She faces challenges including a significant budget deficit and public safety concerns. Lee has pledged to involve Oakland residents in addressing city issues and improving transparency. A suspicious package is also being investigated by a bomb squad at a San Jose transit station.

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