Oakland has long stood out among major metropolitan cities for how little power its mayor holds, a problem that critics blame ...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee signed two executive orders Thursday that outline the city's response to immigration enforcement activity in the city.

The city of Oakland said it will take measures to protect its citizens against Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Mayor Barbara Lee held a press conference Thursday morning along with the interim ...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee shares what's in store for Oakland, which was designated by the NFL as the host of the official ...

In a historic move, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee signed two executive orders that will prevent ICE agents from using city property, restrict their activities, and prepare all city departments for a ...

If Judge William Orrick does relinquish control of the often scandal-ridden department by the end of this year, he may ...

Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday signed several executive orders aimed at reinforcing Oakland’s commitment as a sanctuary city.

Oakland’s whole power structure at City Hall could be in for a serious remix. A mayor-appointed charter working group is urging the city to flip its form of government and hand the mayor clear ...

Last week, Oakland’s new mayor found herself consoling the friends and family of a beloved community college football coach who was shot on campus. The day after her visit, Barbara Lee sat with The ...

City’s hand-picked charter reform panel proposal would only worsen dysfunction, transparency and potential corruption.

Bergen County Democrats are increasingly looking at former Oakland Mayor Linda Schwager as a candidate for Surrogate to ...