OAKLAND — The room fell silent Tuesday when Barbara Lee was sworn in as the city’s mayor. After a rousing standing ovation, ...

FORMER U.S. REP. BARBARA LEE was sworn in as Oakland’s 52nd mayor Tuesday, kicking off what many hope is an era of stability ...

Barbara Lee, Oakland's longtime progressive former congresswoman, was sworn in as the city's 52nd mayor on Tuesday, promising ...

OAKLAND, California — With her hand on the Bible in a packed City Hall, Barbara Lee, Oakland’s favorite daughter, vowed today ...

The former congresswoman faces no shortage of challenges as Oakland’s mayor, including a budget crisis, stubbornly high rates ...

Barbara Lee is inaugurated as Oakland's 51st mayor, set to tackle the city's budget, public safety, and housing. She is the ...

Oakland is set to officially get a new mayor Tuesday as Barbara Lee will be sworn in after the city council formally announces the results of March's special election.

Lee and Councilmember Charlene Wang took office Tuesday, diving head-first into a challenging moment in Oakland politics.

The former member of Congress will lead Oakland at a fraught moment for the perennially underdog city, which faces an acute ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland's new mayor, Barbara Lee, will be sworn on Tuesday at Oakland City Hall. The former East Bay congresswoman is facing several major challenges as she becomes the new mayor, ...

OAKLAND — Federal prosecutors are continuing to gather evidence in the corruption case involving former Mayor Sheng Thao and three other defendants, whose attorneys are pushing for more ...

The California city has evolved over and over but not always for the better. A new mayor promises to be a uniter, but that's ...