OAKLAND — The country was still six decades away from recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday when Barbara Lee first ...

OAKLAND — The room fell silent Tuesday when Barbara Lee was sworn in as the city’s mayor. After a rousing standing ovation, it quieted once again when Lee acknowledged a personal significance of the ...

Hundreds gathered at Oakland's historic Jack London Square on Sunday to witness the inauguration of Mayor Barbara Lee, ...

Hundreds turned out for Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s community inauguration at Jack London Square’s Ferry Lawn on Sunday.

OAKLAND, California — With her hand on the Bible in a packed City Hall, Barbara Lee, Oakland’s favorite daughter, vowed today to put her beleaguered city “back on the right track” as she was sworn in ...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee promised during her community inauguration Sunday to lead with “openness, honesty and relentless ...

The “Oakland Inaugural Fund Committee” is asking for major contributions to support the new mayor’s inauguration.

Oakland city officials say they're prepared for the Juneteenth celebration Thursday after sideshows and a wild shootout marred last year's festivities.

"Today marks a new era for Oakland,” Lee said. "Like Oakland’s gifts to me, I want to re-instill hope; create opportunities for our young people; ensure a safe path for our sons and daughters ...

Barbara Lee inaugurated as Oakland Mayor, promising transparency and unity, while acknowledging challenges like the city's ...

OAKLAND — On a recent Saturday in March, several hundred people filled the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland for a quintessential party to honor longtime Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee. Oakland’s ...