"Oakland Mayor Faces Backlash Over Crime Surge and In-N-Out Closure"

Oakland residents are seeking to oust Mayor Sheng Thao over rising crime levels, with the closure of the city's only In-N-Out Burger due to rampant theft fueling the backlash. The COO of In-N-Out cited ongoing safety issues, including car break-ins, property damage, theft, and armed robberies, as reasons for the closure. Some residents blame Thao for failing to address the crime surge and missing a deadline to apply for a retail theft grant. The area near the In-N-Out and several gas stations has become a hotspot for organized theft, prompting concerns about public safety and the mayor's response.