With crime high, police staffing short, bond rating sliding and a massive structural deficit, layoffs seem inevitable.

Former Democratic congresswoman basks in glow of Oakland mayoral win, as SoCal Democrat’s homeless bill is blocked ...

Trump’s funding cuts and economic turbulence will likely cause cities across the country to face similar challenges.

State of the Bay discusses Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee’s 100-day plan, dives into the Trump administration’s challenges to California’s climate policies, and hears from local author Bonnie Tsui’s ...

WIN SOME, LOSE SOME — Republican state Sen. Shannon Grove fell short of an ambitious legislative double-play yesterday as her ...

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OAKLAND — Federal prosecutors are continuing to gather evidence in the corruption case involving former Mayor Sheng Thao and ...

An Oakland business owner said she is optimistic that recovery is on the way, with Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee set to take office ...

Yes there is crime, homelessness and a big budget deficit, but after winning the Oakland mayor’s race, former Democratic congresswoman unveils a 10-point plan and basks in the glow of victory.

Oakland's new mayor-elect, Barbara Lee, was ripped over her Senate campaign pledge to use a $50/hr minimum wage plan to ease inflation.