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

At times, their backers have appeared more concerned with escaping the shadow of Sheng Thao than taking on the opposing campaign. Related Articles In tight race to lead Oakland, Loren Taylor gets ...

He claims it was self-defense, but a man admits shooting at a key witness in the federal corruption case against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and others. But he says, it was all a mistake.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- He claims it was self-defense, but a man admits shooting at a key witness in the federal corruption case against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and others. This case ...

At times, their backers have appeared more concerned with escaping the shadow of Sheng Thao than taking on the opposing campaign. Thao, who was recalled by 61% of voters in November and more ...

Barbara Lee, a progressive icon, as their new mayor after recalling Sheng Thao over crime, homelessness, and corruption concerns. Lee faces a tough race against Loren Taylor, a former city council ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Oakland, California, voters who recalled their mayor in November over crime, homelessness and allegations of corruption are weighing whether to give the job to former U.S. Rep.