The longtime lawmaker has held numerous private meetings with city officials about the issues affecting Oakland, from the ...

Oakland has been in political chaos since November's recall of former Mayor Sheng Thao, who was only on the job for two years ...

As the political landscape in Oakland shifts, California Rep. Barbara Lee has announced her consideration for a run for mayor ...

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) took aim at billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday for derailing the end-of-year spending deal. “Let’s ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - Dozens of Oakland leaders are calling on Congresswoman Barbara Lee to take the helm as the city's mayor. In ...

Lee posted on X that she is considering a run for Oakland's mayor. California Rep. Barbara Lee, who is retiring from Congress ...

After the November recall of its mayor Sheng Thao, the group wrote that Oakland is facing "a crisis of leadership." A void ...

Lee’s candidacy could create a headache for moderate activists and donors eager to put a more centrist Democrat at the helm of City Hall.

Retiring U.S. Representative Barbara Lee is contemplating a run for Oakland mayor following the recent recall of Mayor Sheng ...

Rep. Barbara Lee spoke to political reporter Greg Lee about her career and legacy after nearly 26 years in the House of ...

OAKLAND, California — Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee said Friday she will announce in early January whether she plans to run for mayor of Oakland as the city holds a special election following the ...