Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor’s backers have tried to paint the other as a continuation of Thao’s administration.

"I've always learned just over the last few years you've got to be on your toes for those things that pop up, so when you match the flexibility in doing good stuff with our salary cap with ...

The gloves first came off when moderator Dave Clark, a KTVU news anchor, asked the candidates to address the specter of ex-Mayor Thao, who was recalled by 60% of voters last November and now faces ...

Two mayoral candidates in the upcoming April 15 special election went toe-to-toe on the issues important ... which was brought back by Mayor Sheng Thao. "We need more crime prevention efforts ...

“Unfortunately, those who propped up and backed Sheng Thao — they don’t want me to be mayor.” He then went further, accusing Lee of being “recruited by some of those same backers of ...

One of the more fiery exchanges came when the candidates were asked their opinion of former mayor, Sheng Thao, and the successful recall effort against her. "Oaklanders have to be centered.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- We are learning more about a wild shootout that may be connected to the federal corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. We're hearing from the man ...

The top two challengers for Oakland's open mayoral seat got into a testy exchange Tuesday night after a former councilman said the people who supported the city's disgraced mayor were now backing ...

That’s a notable message at a time when California Democrats are trying to toe the line between criticizing Trump and seeking to work with his administration. Newsom, who is expected to run for ...

Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor are vying in the April 15 election to replace former mayor Sheng Thao, who is currently facing federal corruption ...