Oakland mayor

Libby Schaaf cruises to second term as Oakland mayor

With nearly half of precincts reporting as of early Wednesday morning, Libby Schaaf had 61.5 percent of the vote.

5 years ago

Schaaf dismisses attorney general’s criticism

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, responded to a fresh round of criticism from U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions this afternoon, telling reporters: …

6 years ago

Activists shut down Oakland economic summit

About 60 housing activists shut down the Oakland Chamber of Commerce 2016 Economic Summit Friday morning.

8 years ago

Oakland mayor wants promised state housing funds freed

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf called on the state to provide $45 million to build affordable housing units at a waterfront…

8 years ago

Oakland mayor announces college fund for low-income students

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced Thursday an ambitious effort to triple the number of low-income college graduates coming out of…

8 years ago

Oakland ‘Department of Equity’ promises opportunity

City of Oakland officials said Wednesday they are launching a new "Department of Equity" they say will try to achieve…

8 years ago

Oakland Mayor Schaaf opens new chapter

Libby Schaaf was sworn into office Monday as Oakland's 50th mayor, saying, "It's hella time for Oakland."

9 years ago

Quan’s performance at center of Oakland mayor race

Oakland Mayor Jean Quan acknowledged she's "made mistakes" but thinks she is now "a stronger mayor."

10 years ago

Oakland mayoral longshots urge change

Three of the 15 candidates in the Oakland mayoral race urged voters not to re-elect the three major "insider" candidates.

10 years ago

Quan mobilizes against possible recall

Following 15 months of controversial leadership, the signature drive against Oakland Mayor Jean Quan could put her on a recall…

12 years ago

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