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

A 45-year-old man faces hate crime charges after allegedly sending threatening and racist emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, including threats to kill and torture her, authorities said.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee confirmed Friday that federal agent operations have been canceled for the entire Bay Area.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Friday said she received confirmation that ICE operations have been canceled for the greater Bay ...

A 45-year-old man accused of emailing racist death threats to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was charged with a felony after her ...

Howard University could join other East Coast schools in setting up outposts in the Bay Area, though the “Black Ivy League” ...

On Tuesday, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her first State of the City address amid a host of problems usually only seen ...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee confirmed Friday that federal agent operations have been canceled for the entire Bay Area.

The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee met Tuesday for the first time since Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced last Monday that he is stepping down on December 5.

A former Bay Area resident faces a criminal hate crime charge for allegedly sending racist and threatening emails to the ...

"It was a full circle moment for me," Lee said. "I've had a lot of experience that I'm excited to bring here now as mayor." In a crowded city hall filled with supporters and elected officials, Lee ...

Earlier this year, a Minnesota lawmaker was killed and another injured in an attack carried out by a man pretending to be a police officer. Investigators later uncovered writings listing dozens of ...