The longtime lawmaker has held numerous private meetings with city officials about the issues affecting Oakland, from the ongoing budget crisis to homelessness to policing.

Rep. Barbara Lee’s (D-CA) time in Congress might be coming to an end, but a group of Oakland’s top elected officials are hoping she will pivot and run for mayor. The self-described group of “business,

As the political landscape in Oakland shifts, California Rep. Barbara Lee has announced her consideration for a run for mayor.

Oakland Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee, who is ending her congressional career next month, said Friday that she will decide by early January whether she will run for mayor of Oakland. Oakland will hold an election in April to elect someone to finish the rest of the term of Sheng Thao,

OAKLAND, Calif. - Dozens of Oakland leaders are calling on Congresswoman Barbara Lee to take the helm as the city's mayor. In a letter signed by Interim Oakland Mayor Nikki Fortunato Bas, Carl Chan, and Councilmember Treva Reid, among other community leaders, they urged Lee to run for mayor as the city grapples with turbulent times.

Rumors have been swirling that the retiring congresswoman might seek Oakland’s top job in the April special election.