Oakland is at a crossroads. With Mayor Sheng Thao facing federal bribery charges and public safety concerns mounting, the city's leadership crisis has reached ...

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 and ...

A 25-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Stockton on Tuesday afternoon, according to police. The shooting was reported at 1:42 p.m. in the 5100 block of Montauban Avenue. The victim took himself ...

This specific pattern of weight gain differs significantly from weight accumulated in earlier years, bringing unique health risks that extend far beyond appearance concerns. Recent research from ...

Palatine supports the Bears moving to Arlington Heights, but only if it is cost-neutral for the village, Mayor Jim Schwantz said Wednesday. “We are supportive of this if it is done right,” the ...

COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) — Residents in a handfull of Chicago suburbs cast their votes in several key elections on Tuesday, including in Dolton, where Mayor Tiffany Henyard fought a fierce battle ...

Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) doesn’t usually cause weight gain, though it may cause other weight changes. Sometimes, treatment for hyperthyroidism can lead to weight gain ...

An unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity are widely recognised as key contributors to weight gain. However, stress is another significant factor that can influence fluctuations in weight ...

Her platform also promises ethics, transparency and accountability, pointedly alluding to a corruption scandal involving former Mayor Sheng Thao. Lee, in the fall, had opposed the recall of Thao ...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday ousted the chief of the city's Fire Department, weeks after blazing wildfires devastated the area. The mayor's office released a statement saying it was ...

Voters in Oakland, California, recalled Mayor Sheng Thao on November 5, 2024, with 60.6% voting in favor of her removal from office. This marked the first time in Oakland's history that a mayor ...