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Nikki Fortuato Bas sworn in as interim Oakland mayor after Sheng Thao recall
Oakland officially has a new, temporary mayor in Nikki Fortunato Bas, who is taking over for ousted former mayor Sheng Thao, whose last day in office was Tuesday.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reflects on achievements, challenges as she leaves office
On Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's final day in office Tuesday, she shared her thoughts about her journey through City Hall.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao talks giving back, what's next as she leaves office
A political shake-up is about to take place in Oakland. Tuesday is Mayor Sheng Thao’s final day in office after being recalled in the November election.
Exclusive: Sheng Thao gives final interview as Oakland mayor
Last month, voters approved a recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. KRON4’s Stephanie Lin sat down with Thao ahead of Tuesday, the recalled mayor’s final day in office. Thao spoke on the firing of the OPD chief,
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's last day: A look back at her tenure
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's last day is Tuesday; she was recalled by voters last month. Labor and progressive groups bolstered Thao as she ran for mayor in 2022, and she won that election over Loren Taylor by a razor-thin margin: only 622 votes.
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Opinion: Broken Oakland needs more than a new mayor — what’s wrong and how to fix it
No matter who is elected, the mayor will be weak, councilmembers frustrated, city administrator torn and city attorney conflicted
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Prepares for Departure Amidst Recall, Reflects on Administration's Triumphs and Challenges
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao prepares to leave office amid numerous challenges, despite a charitable toy drive at the end of her term.
Bas replaces ousted Thao as Oakland’s mayor
Oakland officially has a new, temporary mayor. Nikki Fortunato Bas has taken over for ousted former mayor Sheng Thao, whose last day in office was Tuesday.
Sheng Thao on final day as Oakland mayor
As Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao prepared to leave office Tuesday, she spoke with KTVU's Jana Katsuyama about her proudest moments in office and said she has no regrets about her actions while in office, despite being recalled in the November election.
Sheng Thao is out — Oakland has a new mayor
Nikki Fortunato Bas will steer the city for a few weeks following Thao’s recall. And Rebecca Kaplan is Bas’ preferred pick to take her old D2 council seat.
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Barbara Lee considers run for Oakland mayor: A new chapter in local politics
As the political landscape in Oakland shifts, California Rep. Barbara Lee has announced her consideration for a run for mayor ...
Oakland corruption probe: Duong family supported Sheng Thao to rake in taxpayer funds, prosecutors say
The explosive new court filing accuses the Duong family — under FBI investigation for months — of supporting outgoing Oakland ...
Top Oakland leaders say city 'needs' Barbara Lee as mayor in new letter
After the November recall of its mayor Sheng Thao, the group wrote that Oakland is facing "a crisis of leadership." A void ...