Barbara “Sue” O’Connor March 29, 1936 – August 12, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our amazing mother, Barbara “Sue” O’Connor, on August 12, 2025, at the age of ...

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

Mayor Barbara Lee said Oakland "is on the move" in her first State of the City speech Tuesday, touting progress made during her four-and-a-half months in office - and reiterated her defiance towards ...

Barbara Lee, Oakland's longtime progressive former congresswoman, was sworn in as the city's 52nd mayor on Tuesday, promising to usher in a new era of progress and unity in an embattled city she has ...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee said Thursday that the city is prepared for a surge in federal deployment even as U.S. President ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Two Oakland mayoral candidates, former congresswoman Barbara Lee and former Oakland councilmember Loren Taylor, each made a last-minute push to try and convince voters that ...

The meeting of East Bay mayors and public health experts came after the Trump administration slashed funding for community ...

Mayor Barbara Lee has a new initiative to combat homelessness in Oakland. She introduced a five-point plan, focused on prevention and outreach, as well as creating a new city office, the "Office of ...

OAKLAND — An El Cerrito man who allegedly sent threatening and racist emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, including his ...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee touted on Tuesday the progress already made on her 10-point plan for improving "the town" in the first 100 days.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her first State of the City address Tuesday night, just 140 days after taking office.