California career politician Barbara Lee wins mayor race in embattled Oakland

The liberal-run city has had four different mayors in a four-month period after Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled this November ...

Tiebreaker vote by Mayor Barbara Lee means voters will decide how Oakland is governed

Voters could effectively place Lee — and future mayors — among the most powerful city leaders in California, alongside the top officials in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Oakland: After 1 Year, Mayor Barbara Lee Launches Campaign For Reelection

Barbara Lee, a former congresswoman who took over as Oakland's mayor after her predecessor left in disgrace, launched her campaign for a full four-year term on Saturday.
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Barbara Lee gives actor and Oakland resident Delroy Lindo a key to the city

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee declared May 6 “Delroy Lindo Day” at a City Hall event on Wednesday honoring the acclaimed 73-year-old stage and film actor, who was nominated for an Oscar this year ...