Newsom presses Oakland to change strict policy on police chases
Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to Oakland leaders on Friday, urging them to re-evaluate restrictions on police pursuits.
Oakland City Council approves mayor's budget to close $177M deficit
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday approved the mayor's budget, which will maintain most of the city's functions under the assumption that the sale of the Coliseum goes through this summer.
Congressional candidate blasts Thao, reveals ties to Duong family
A Congressional candidate and local Vietnamese community leader blasted embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Wednesday outside City Hall.
Following FBI raid, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao declares innocence, won't resign
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since FBI agents raided her home last week, defiantly declaring that she is innocent and that she won't step down from her post.
Oaklanders demand Mayor Sheng Thao to publicly appear after raid, mass shooting
A small group of opponents of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao were making their voices heard Sunday evening at a downtown plaza, demanding the mayor present herself amid all the unrest.
Oakland mayor's lawyer says she has 'nothing to hide,' 'will cooperate' with FBI investigation
FBI agents searched Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home Thursday and the properties of the politically connected Duong family, the owners of the company that runs the city's recycling program. The FBI said no arrests were made.
Oakland mayor retains lawyer after FBI raid
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is being represented by a criminal defense attorney one day after FBI agents raided her home in a yet-to-be-disclosed investigation, KTVU has learned.
FBI raids Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home
FBI agents raided a home tied to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday morning, although it was not immediately clear what they were looking for.
The real politics of the federal raid on Oakland's mayor
A big house on Skyline Boulevard was raided by U.S. Postal Inspectors. This happened at the same time Mayor Sheng Thao’s home and office was raided by FBI agents.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to face recall election in November
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao will face a recall election after the campaign to oust her from office garnered enough signatures to put it on the November ballot.
Sheng Thao critics submit signatures for recall petition
Critics of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said Wednesday that they submitted signatures to put a recall election on the November ballot.
Backers of Oakland mayoral recall effort collect 30K signatures
Supporters of the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said they have collected more than 30,000 signatures on their way to getting the question placed on the November ballot.
Oakland's sale of Coliseum share could bring in $100M
The City of Oakland is selling its share of the Coliseum in hopes of revitalizing the city, a move that could bring in $100 million.
City of Oakland receives $7.2M in funding to resolve homelessness for 150 people
Mayor Sheng Thao on Friday announced the City of Oakland has been awarded $7.2 million in homeless encampment resolution funding from the State of California.
4 big companies to fund $10M plan for downtown Oakland security measures
Four major Oakland employers said Thursday they are ponying up to fund a $10 million program to step up security for their employees working downtown.
Oakland In-N-Out set to close for good Sunday
In-N-Out called its location on Oakport Street in Oakland home since 2005, but the iconic burger chain will close its doors for good on Sunday, almost two decades later.
Floyd Mitchell named Oakland police chief
Oakland's new police chief is Floyd Mitchell, who was head of the Lubbock, Texas police last year, Mayor Sheng Thao announced Friday.
Oakland mayor recall speeds ahead as residents gather calling for ouster
With lightning speed just three weeks into signature gathering, the effort to oust Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao appears to be gathering steam. Using a shuttered business for their stage, recallers say they are succeeding.
Oakland's mayor claims crime drops, but omits robbery and home-invasion increase
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao rejected suggestions Tuesday that crime is on the rise in her city.