THERE ARE 10 CANDIDATES on the ballot for Oakland’s April 15 special mayoral election to replace Sheng Thao, who lost a ...

A mayoral race that was supposed to be an easy win for former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee has turned into a close contest ...

Former congresswoman Barbara Lee fights a close race against a moderate Democrat for what some have called “the toughest political job in America.

The executive orders will include targeted actions to boost the U.S. coal industry, a once vital manufacturing sector that has long experienced decline.

The sweep at the mayor’s office appeared to follow public backlash toward Leigh Hanson, the former top Thao aide who was ...

Oakland residents may not know immediately who will be leading their city following the special April 15 special mayoral election.

The sweep at the mayor’s office appeared to follow public backlash toward Leigh Hanson, the former top Thao aide who was ...

All candidates were given several weeks to return a candidate questionnaire, except for Simpson, for whom contact information couldn't be found. Taylor, Lee, Liu and Pechenuk submitted answers, Webb ...