Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee was declared the winner in last week's special election for Oakland’s next mayor. She ...

Nearly half of all Americans now live in places with unhealthy air, and the Bay Area metro is among the top 20 in poor air quality.

Here's what to know as the Oakland school district is on the verge of being fully independent for the first time since 2003.

OAKLAND — Barbara Lee opened her first news conference as Oakland’s mayor-elect with a nod to her Catholic upbringing and ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - Barbara Lee entered the Chamber of Commerce on Monday to applause from her supporters. The former ...

Votes are still being counted, but with her closest competitor having conceded, Barbara Lee is now considered the mayor-elect of Oakland.

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

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The suit wants to stop a plan that passes millions of dollars to homeowners as part of the FAIR Plan, an insurer of last ...

OAKLAND VOTERS HEAD to the polls Tuesday for a special election to select a new mayor, city councilmember and decide the fate of a half-cent sales tax proposal. The election was called after former ...

The Emeryville IKEA reached a significant milestone on Saturday, marking 25 years since their April 12, 2000 Grand Opening.