Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao concedes recall defeat, ending tenure marked by city’s struggles
It was my goal to make Oakland safer, cleaner, and more vibrant,” Thao said in a statement. “And I am proud of what we ...
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Owners speak out after Oakland tobacco shop hit for 13th time by burglars
A cigarette shop in Oakland's Little Saigon has been broken into 13 times. Oakland police and Mayor Sheng Thao weigh in.
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The Stockton-born daughter of Laotian refugees worked her ... Oakland Roots President Lindsay Barenz, left and Mayor Sheng Thao, right, take part in a press conference at the Oakland Coliseum ...
The First Big-City Mayor to Face a Recall in Years Is Fighting for Her Job
Frustrated voters will decide on Tuesday whether to oust Sheng Thao, the mayor of Oakland, Calif., because of high crime and ...
Daniel Lurie, heir to Levi’s fortune, leads in SF mayor race
Daniel Lurie, philanthropist heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, is poised to become the next mayor of San Francisco, having ...
Recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is ahead in preliminary returns
The recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was ahead in early returns on Tuesday, with 65% of voters backing her removal from office. Around 35% of voters opposed the recall. If the vote trend continues, ...
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Lateefah Simon, on Track to Be a New House Dem: “I’ve Never Shied Away From Any Fight”
Inside a museum in Oakland, not far from where Kamala Harris launched her first bid for the presidency back in 2019, Lateefah ...
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Who is Susie Wiles, Donald Trump’s new White House chief of staff?
Susie Wiles, the daughter of an NFL legend, has a long history of serving as a political strategist and adviser.