Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee, left, surged ahead of opponent Loren Taylor, right, after Alameda County election officials released the latest vote tally in the Oakland mayor's race. (Godofredo A.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Oakland officially got a new mayor Tuesday. The city council formally announced the results of March's special election and then Mayor-elect Barbara Lee was sworn in. Former ...

The longtime progressive icon touted the city’s declining crime levels, noting her efforts to streamline permit approvals.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- There's a winner in the Oakland mayor's race. Former East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee has defeated former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor by a thin margin. The ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Progressive icon and ...