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politics1 year ago

Oakland Mayor Faces Recall Amid FBI Raid and NAACP Resignation Call

The Oakland NAACP has called for Mayor Sheng Thao to resign following an FBI raid on her home related to alleged campaign finance violations. Thao is also facing a recall effort, with enough signatures to appear on the November ballot. The NAACP and other local groups argue that Oakland needs a mayor who is not distracted by legal issues, especially given the city's current challenges, including a budget deficit and recent violence.

via KRON4|
#fbi-raid#mayor-sheng-thao#naacp
local-news1 year ago

FBI Raids Oakland Mayor's Home, NAACP Calls for Resignation

Federal agents, including the FBI, IRS, and United States Postal Inspection Service, executed search warrants at multiple Oakland locations, including the home of Mayor Sheng Thao and properties linked to a city-contracted recycling company. The nature of the investigation remains unclear, but it has prompted calls for Thao's resignation. The searches are part of a larger operation, and the FBI has not disclosed the connection between the sites.

via NBC Bay Area|
#california-waste-solutions#fbi#federal-investigation
crime-politics1 year ago

"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.

via Daily Mail|
#crime#crime-politics#in-n-out-burger
businesscrime1 year ago

"In-N-Out Closure: A Solution to Oakland's Crime Problem?"

In-N-Out's decision to close its Oakland location due to increasing crime has sparked debate about the city's public safety issues. Some blame Mayor Sheng Thao for not addressing the crime problem, while others point to state and local laws that impede enforcement. The closure has drawn attention to the broader crime issues in Oakland, with calls for a regional interagency public safety task force. Despite efforts to address the problem, crime rates have risen, and the city's police department has been operating without a permanent chief since last February.

via Los Angeles Times|
#businesscrime#crime#in-n-out
crime2 years ago

Mayor and Community Outraged by Violent Oakland Sideshow Assault

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao expressed outrage over a video of a man being assaulted at a sideshow in West Oakland last weekend. The victim was beaten by at least two people after trying to hit a car with a bucket. The Oakland Police Department is investigating the incident and encourages anyone with information to come forward. Mayor Thao is working with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office to develop a plan to implement sting operations for sideshows.

via San Francisco Chronicle|
#assault#crime#investigation