Faith leaders say Oakland mayor deserves a chance, Libby Schaaf says otherwise

The Mayor called reporters into Democratic Party Headquarters in Oakland to make an announcement of new appointments who want to serve and oppose the recall effort.

Oakland hills Fire: I-580 reopens, forward progress stopped

Firefighters have stopped the forward progression of a five-alarm fire near the freeway in Oakland at I-580 and Keller Avenue.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao speaks out against recall as critics interrupt her rally

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fought back Tuesday against those calling for her ouster, even while being interrupted by a small but vocal group of protesters in the city's Chinatown.

Amended Oakland Coliseum deal is now $125M

A new deal to sell Oakland's half of the Coliseum is now $125 million, the mayor's office announced on Monday. 

Oakland Coliseum: A new deal on the table?

In selling the Oakland Coliseum site, the City of Oakland is trying to avoid major spending cuts that could deeply reduce police and fire services to a city in need.

Oakland Coliseum sale payment dispute triggers concern of public safety cuts

Three Oakland councilmembers contend that because the city has not received a critical installment it believes is due by the beginning of the month, a contingency budget will kick in starting October 1st. They say that means drastic public safety cuts may be coming soon.

Oakland Mayor Thao issues executive order aimed at clearing homeless camps

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao issued an executive order on Monday aimed at clearing the city's homeless encampments more thoroughly and with more alacrity. 

More voices call on Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to resign
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Several organizations and political voices have called for Thao to step down, and former Oakland city councilmember and mayoral candidate Loren Taylor is the latest to join those calls.

City of Oakland reaches deal to sell its half of Coliseum

A deal has been reached between the City of Oakland and the Coliseum to sell off the city's half of the venue. 

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.