Progressive icon and former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee is the new mayor of troubled Oakland, California, a city she represented ...

OAKLAND, CA - Barbara Lee has been announced as the next Mayor of Oakland, making Lee the city’s first-ever Black female ...

Former Rep. Barbara Lee was still trailing a moderate challenger on election night when a progressive ally stepped to the mic ...

The liberal-run city has had four different mayors in a four-month period after Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled this November ...

Former California Rep. Barbara Lee has won the Oakland mayoral race and vowed to work with city residents to ease racial and ...

I accept your choice with a deep sense of responsibility, humility and love,' Lee said in her victory statement.

The former congresswoman, a progressive Democrat, campaigned on a promise to unite residents in the beleaguered California ...

It’s not uncommon for new Oakland mayors to make promises. We’ll be tracking these goals and reporting back later this year.

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

Former East Bay Rep. Barbara Lee, who Oakland voters chose as the city’s next mayor, promised to continue to represent “all ...

The former congresswoman and progressive trailblazer takes the helm after a turbulent recall election, pledging to bring stability and collaboration to City Hall.

OAKLAND, California — Former Rep. Barbara Lee will be Oakland’s next mayor, taking over a city she represented for decades at ...