With crime high, police staffing short, bond rating sliding and a massive structural deficit, layoffs seem inevitable.

Former Democratic congresswoman basks in glow of Oakland mayoral win, as SoCal Democrat’s homeless bill is blocked ...

Barbara Lee says transition team will help Oakland ‘rebuild accountability and results’ In a press release on Friday, Lee ...

Incoming Mayor Barbara Lee assembles a team to address Oakland's budget deficit and balance campaign promises with fiscal ...

Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee announced Friday a transition team of politicians, business leaders, philanthropists, attorneys and nonprofit heads that will help her lead the city when she takes ...

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

OAKLAND — Barbara Lee opened her first news conference as Oakland’s mayor-elect with a nod to her Catholic upbringing and ...

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

The longtime progressive former Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced her victory Saturday in the special election to decide ...

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

Former East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee has defeated former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor by a thin margin. The ...