The liberal-run city has had four different mayors in a four-month period after Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled this November and subsequently indicted on eight counts of bribery.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Thursday that interim police chief James Beere has been appointed to permanently lead the ...

A key test of the new chief’s tenure will center around whether Judge William Orrick later this year decides to relinquish ...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday named interim chief James Beere as the city's new police chief – a move cheered by both ...

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.

James Beere, who became Oakland's interim Police Chief last December, has secured confirmation to lead the department ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One year after becoming mayor of Oakland, Barbara Lee said that she has restored trust with the city's businesses, philanthropic ...

Oakland lawmakers on Monday advanced a controversial deal to unload the city’s stake in the decaying Coliseum — despite the ...

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 for his ...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is marking one year in office by touting the city's progress in its homelessness strategy, crime rate, and overall outlook. Lee sat down Wednesday with CBS News Bay Area ...