The city of Oakland has terminated its lease and development agreement with California Waste Solutions for its Oakland Army ...

The $8.3 million land deal was axed just months after two executives at the recycling company were indicted on federal ...

Last year, Oakland voters recalled Mayor Barbara Lee’s predecessor, Sheng Thao, in large part over boiling frustrations about ...

One year ago today, Oakland woke up to an extraordinary sight: images plastered across the news of FBI agents carrying large bins out of Mayor Sheng Thao’s house. As the day continued, the ...

An appeals court last week upheld a ruling allowing the construction of a large marine terminal on 34 acres of outer harbor ...

All three cities are dealing with similar problems of vacant offices and homelessness, including enormous budget shortfalls ...

The shootout last year left 14 wounded, only for headlines to be dominated the next morning by FBI raids at the home of then-Mayor Sheng Thao, a criminal investigation that shrouded Oakland in a ...

Community, Politicians Give Mayor Lee 'Oakland Love' At Inaugural Event. By Bay City News Service June 8, 2025. ... Lee took office after winning a special April 15 election to replace Sheng Thao, ...

She was then appointed to a senior staff position by former Mayor Sheng Thao, before Thao was indicted on federal charges as part of an FBI bribery case. Barbara Lee, the mayor who replaced Thao ...