The federal indictment says a councilmember secretly videotaped meetings where developers slipped them $5,000 in bribes.

A former Democratic congressman who once called for a $50 minimum wage has been elected Oakland mayor after the last one was ...

Barbara Lee elected mayor of Oakland after close ranked-choice vote. Her victory follows the recall of Sheng Thao and rising ...

Another East Bay city is facing an FBI investigation into alleged bribery. But this time, the elected official turned out to be an FBI informant. In an indictment unsealed on Tuesday, documents show a ...

Three Steps Properties acquired a 24-story, 206-unit apartment tower in downtown Oakland for $78 million, which is less than ...

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

OAKLAND — Election night results showed former Councilmember Loren Taylor holding a slim advantage over retired Congresswoman Barbara Lee in the race to become Oakland’s next mayor, though ...

OAKLAND, California — Former Rep. Barbara Lee will be Oakland’s next mayor, taking over a city she represented for decades at a time of deep political turmoil and economic uncertainty.