The liberal-run city has had four different mayors in a four-month period after Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled this November and subsequently indicted on eight counts of bribery.

In a social media post, Lee said she'd like to continue "building on the progress" she's made as mayor, sharing a link to her campaign website. When asked directly about it in a one-on-one interview ...

Barbara Lee, a former congresswoman who took over as Oakland's mayor after her predecessor left in disgrace, launched her campaign for a full four-year term on Saturday.

OAKLAND — Voters here will decide in November whether to give Mayor Barbara Lee — and her successors — sweeping new powers over the city’s government, a bold proposal that Lee promises would reform ...