The liberal-run city has had four different mayors in a four-month period after Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled this November ...

OAKLAND — Federal prosecutors are continuing to gather evidence in the corruption case involving former Mayor Sheng Thao and ...

The victory for liberals comes after moderate candidates and causes had prevailed in previous California races, even in other ...

The former congresswoman and progressive trailblazer takes the helm after a turbulent recall election, pledging to bring ...

Oakland voters elected former congresswoman Barbara Lee to serve as the city's new mayor. So now, what's first on her agenda?

The City of Oakland has found that it was overpaying overtime to some employees, totaling more than $1.5 million. Despite knowing the problem, the city is not going to fix it - just yet.

I accept your choice with a deep sense of responsibility, humility and love,' Lee said in her victory statement.

Loren Taylor has an early lead over Barbara Lee, the former Democratic U.S. House Representative, in the Oakland mayoral ...

Former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee was long considered the front-runner in the race. But Loren Taylor, a former City Council ...

Charlene Wang grew up spending weekends in Oakland's Chinatown with her grandparents. Now, she's preparing to represent the ...

After weeks of trying to make nice with the president, Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta head to court, ...