“There are few congressional leaders, public servants, that have served with the kind of courage and tenacity as ...

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

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

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

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 ...

Lee posted on X that she is considering a run for Oakland's mayor. California Rep. Barbara Lee, who is retiring from Congress early in 2025, indicated that she will be announcing whether or not ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - Dozens of Oakland leaders are calling on Congresswoman Barbara Lee to take the helm as the city's mayor. In a letter signed by Interim Oakland Mayor Nikki Fortunato Bas ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- A coalition of elected officials and community leaders are asking outgoing Congresswoman Barbara Lee to run for Oakland mayor, in an open letter published Thursday.

Retiring U.S. Representative Barbara Lee is contemplating a run for Oakland mayor following the recent recall of Mayor Sheng Thao. Lee, who has represented Oakland in Congress since 1998, announced ...

OAKLAND — The race to be Oakland’s next mayor may have officially kicked off Monday, but the starting line is eerily quiet — and may continue to be until Rep. Barbara Lee makes up her mind ...