Community leaders want Barbara Lee to be Oakland's mayor, but it's uncertain if she wants to accept the position.
Letters: Not another progressive
Barbara Lee may not be the solution Oakland needs; voters should consider moderates to address the city's challenges.
AC Transit faces service cuts that complicate new rider attraction and limit public transport options.
Geoengineering methods like stratospheric aerosol injection are misrepresented by opponents who fear competition with greenhouse gas reduction strategies.
Letters: Oakland mayor
Advocates seek fresh leadership in Oakland, questioning the effectiveness of established political figures like Barbara Lee.
Concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leading health efforts illustrate a fear of regressing in vaccination efforts.
Reflections on historical deportation policies urge compassion and caution against repeating past mistakes.
Election grab bag: elected officials mostly against Oakland mayor recall
Libby Schaaf supports recalling Mayor Sheng Thao due to ongoing financial and safety issues in Oakland, contrasting with many opposing officials.
Schaaf's support for the recall highlights a division among local leaders regarding Thao's effectiveness.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao raises $28,000 to fight recall
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is actively raising funds to defend against a recall election amid ongoing legal scrutiny.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Recalled, and So Is DA Pamela Price, as the Chronicle Is Calling Both Races
Sheng Thao's recall appears inevitable as she trails significantly in votes, reflecting public dissatisfaction with her handling of crime and police issues.
Oakland's labor unions once delivered a victory for Sheng Thao. As recall election approaches, will they save the mayor now?
Thao's diminished union support highlights significant challenges in her recall election.
Election grab bag: Oakland mayor recall backer opposes marriage equality, then backtracks
The political action committee backing the Oakland mayor recall opposes marriage equality, causing controversy amidst its campaign for public safety.
Recall Sheng Thao Rally Devolves Into Chaos When Passerby Gets Called Out by Name, Tries to Grab Microphone
The Recall Sheng Thao rally received unexpected media coverage despite a low turnout due to an altercation between attendees and a passerby.
Election grab bag: elected officials mostly against Oakland mayor recall
Libby Schaaf supports recalling Mayor Sheng Thao due to ongoing financial and safety issues in Oakland, contrasting with many opposing officials.
Schaaf's support for the recall highlights a division among local leaders regarding Thao's effectiveness.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao raises $28,000 to fight recall
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is actively raising funds to defend against a recall election amid ongoing legal scrutiny.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Recalled, and So Is DA Pamela Price, as the Chronicle Is Calling Both Races
Sheng Thao's recall appears inevitable as she trails significantly in votes, reflecting public dissatisfaction with her handling of crime and police issues.
Oakland's labor unions once delivered a victory for Sheng Thao. As recall election approaches, will they save the mayor now?
Thao's diminished union support highlights significant challenges in her recall election.
Election grab bag: Oakland mayor recall backer opposes marriage equality, then backtracks
The political action committee backing the Oakland mayor recall opposes marriage equality, causing controversy amidst its campaign for public safety.
Recall Sheng Thao Rally Devolves Into Chaos When Passerby Gets Called Out by Name, Tries to Grab Microphone
The Recall Sheng Thao rally received unexpected media coverage despite a low turnout due to an altercation between attendees and a passerby.
Nobody has won a mandate in Oakland's election-not yet
Voters in Alameda County showed a desire for change by recalling Mayor Sheng Thao and District Attorney Pamela Price, indicating discontent with the current leadership.
An expert Q&A on the history, power, and pitfalls of recall campaigns
Oakland's recall elections signal a resurgence of direct democracy in local politics, aimed at holding elected officials accountable.
Battery charges against prominent Oakland activist dropped
The Alameda County judge dismissed a battery case against activist Tur-Ha Ak due to insufficient evidence, exposing disparities in legal resources for Black defendants.
Day Around the Bay: Alleged Copper Wire Thief Found Dead Inside East Bay Manhole
Bay Area weather forecast includes light rain this weekend.
Electricution incident linked to copper theft in Richmond.
Charges filed in freeway shooting case related to public safety concerns.