Oakland has been in political chaos since November's recall of former Mayor Sheng Thao, who was only on the job for two years ...

Lee’s candidacy could create a headache for moderate activists and donors eager to put a more centrist Democrat at the helm of City Hall.

No matter who is elected, the mayor will be weak, councilmembers frustrated, city administrator torn and city attorney ...

Oakland officially has a new, temporary mayor. Nikki Fortunato Bas has taken over for ousted former mayor Sheng Thao, whose ...

After the November recall of its mayor Sheng Thao, the group wrote that Oakland is facing "a crisis of leadership." A void ...

Traditionally, the church has been a prominent donor to community initiatives, including Mayor Sheng Thao’s “Community Toy Drive” and the “Toys for Joy” Christmas toy drive, organized by Bay Area rap ...

CBS NEWS BAY Oakland has a new mayor, at least for the time being. Nikki Fortunato Bas has been officially sworn in as the ...

An open letter signed by Oakland's interim mayor, several city council members, community leaders and business owners called ...

Oakland officially has a new, temporary mayor in Nikki Fortunato Bas, who is taking over for ousted former mayor Sheng Thao, ...

Bas moved from the City Council dais to the mayor's office after councilmembers voted to accept the results of the Nov. 5 ...