The longtime progressive icon touted the city’s declining crime levels, noting her efforts to streamline permit approvals.

A 45-year-old man accused of emailing racist death threats to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was charged with a felony after her ...

On Tuesday, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her first State of the City address amid a host of problems usually only seen ...

A former Bay Area resident faces a criminal hate crime charge for allegedly sending racist and threatening emails to the ...

Howard University could join other East Coast schools in setting up outposts in the Bay Area, though the “Black Ivy League” ...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee confirmed Friday that federal agent operations have been canceled for the entire Bay Area.

The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee met Tuesday for the first time since Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced last Monday that he is stepping down on December 5.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her first State of the City address Tuesday night, just 140 days after taking office. Speaking before the Oakland City Council, Lee highlighted ...

Community leaders across the Bay Area rallied outside Hayward City Hall to denounce political violence and call for greater civility and respect in public discourse.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Friday said she received confirmation that ICE operations have been canceled for the greater Bay ...

DHS’s cancellation of CBP raids in Oakland effectively bookended a week of anxiety over White House incursion into the Bay ...

"It was a full circle moment for me," Lee said. "I've had a lot of experience that I'm excited to bring here now as mayor." In a crowded city hall filled with supporters and elected officials, Lee ...