Voters in Oakland, California, recalled their mayor in November over crime, homelessness and allegations of corruption.

Under Mayor Libby Schaaf, who took office in 2015, Oakland added more than 500 city employees, a 13% increase it could not ...

OAKLAND, California — Former Rep. Barbara Lee returned from Washington and quickly became the frontrunner for mayor of her chaos-wracked hometown. But the popular progressive still can’t shake ...

During an appearance on KRON4 Wednesday, Interim Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins broke the news that he had challenged San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie to a three-point contest. “I made a challenge ...

the top candidates for Oakland mayor are sparring again. However, this time it’s not during a debate. It’s about a debate. Oakland mayoral candidates Loren Taylor and Barbara Lee are trading ...

Oakland mayoral candidates Barbara Lee, left, and Loren Taylor shake hands after their debate at the Oakland Museum of California in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Ray Chavez/Bay ...

Oakland mayoral candidates Barbara Lee, left, and Loren Taylor shake hands after their debate at the Oakland Museum of California in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Ray Chavez/Bay ...

Sponsored Voters, concerned about the city’s finances, are searching for answers about how Oakland got here and — as they prepare to choose their next mayor in an April 15 special election following ...

But one fast-approaching event was not on many people’s minds: the April 15 special election for Oakland mayor. “It’s not on my radar at all,” said a woman named Ariadne, who’s been consumed by ...