OAKLAND, Calif. - Barbara Lee has now been Oakland's leader for 100 days: The longtime congresswoman continues to face challenges of low police staffing, homelessness and blight, and threats from the federal government.

Lee has spelled out her 100-day plan, reduced to 10 points. Her main focus is improving public safety and making the city look – and feel – better.

Crime numbers are trending down, according to recently released reports by city leaders.

Part of that safety improvement is credited to Gov. Gavin Newsom's office, which has been sending in reinforcements from the California Highway Patrol.

Earlier this week at the kickoff the Democratic National Committee summer session in Minnesota, Lee defended her record so far in office.

"In just 100 days, we've secured millions of f

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