Among the agencies sending crews to Los Angeles is the Oakland Fire Department. Twelve firefighters have been sent so far, and on Thursday, they’re sending a ...

Barbara Lee said she is going to accept the “challenge” to run for mayor of Oakland in an April special election.  “I’ve never shied away from a challenge,” said progressive Democrat Lee in an emailed ...

Congress’ first bill of the year could foreshadow how much political reality may affect the thinking of Senate Democrats.

Retired congresswoman Barbara Lee announced her intention to run for Oakland mayor Wednesday, two days after filing initial ...

Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee is running to become the next mayor of Oakland, California, in the city's April 15 special ...

After weeks of speculation, former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee on Wednesday formally announced that she is running for mayor ...

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled two days of confirmation hearings next week for President-elect Donald Trump's ...

Congresswoman Barbara Lee launched her campaign Wednesday, joining the special election race for Mayor of Oakland. Supporters ...

In a historic first, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors now has four LGBTQ community members serving on it.

Time and time again, Oaklanders have faced our toughest obstacles by uniting to meet our challenges,” Lee said in a statement ...

The Bay Area politician, known for her antiwar position and breaking barriers in Congress, just left the House after more ...

Former U.S. Rep Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced a run for mayor of Oakland, Calif. She also launched a campaign website.