Oakland Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee outlines first-100-days agenda to tackle city’s issues By Thomas Hughes and Glenn Gehlke | Bay City News | April 23, 2025 Her agenda addresses the structural challenges that impact everything from budget to whether Oaklanders can walk the streets safely at night.
Elections Barbara Lee declares victory in Oakland mayor’s race By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 22, 2025 Lee's closest opponent, Loren Taylor, conceded on Friday.
Elections A Fox News host? A sheriff? Is there a Republican who can finally win statewide in California again? By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | April 22, 2025 Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco lead the field of Republicans who hope to snap a long GOP losing streak in next year’s California governor’s race.
Elections Barbara Lee takes the lead in special mayoral election By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 18, 2025 Lee was leading with about 53% of the vote while her closest opponent, Loren Taylor, had about 47 percent.
Bay Area Update: Charlene Wang keeps decisive lead for Oakland council race; voters favor Measure A sales tax By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 18, 2025 The winner of Tuesday’s election will represent an area that is roughly east of Lake Merritt and south of Piedmont.
Oakland Former Oakland councilmember Loren Taylor leads in early mayoral election returns By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 16, 2025 The results are preliminary and the final vote tally will be announced after the Registrar of Voters Office completes several rounds of ranked-choice vote counting.
Bay Area UPDATE | Oakland’s day of decision: Former Oakland councilmember Loren Taylor leads in early mayoral election returns By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 15, 2025 On April 15, the Registrar’s Office and voting centers will be open for voting in person from 7 am to 8 pm.
Bay Area Oakland special election: Extended hours for early ballots in final days before April 15 vote By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 10, 2025 The Registrar’s Office is located inside the Rene C Davidson Court House at 1225 Fallon Street, Room G-1, in Oakland.
Bay Area Special election preview: The 10 candidates running to become next mayor of Oakland By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 8, 2025 Meet the candidates on the ballot for Oakland’s April 15 special mayoral election to replace Sheng Thao.
Elections Xavier Becerra jumps into crowded race for California governor By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | April 2, 2025 The former California attorney general noted his experience fighting Trump after suing his first administration more than 100 times.