FBI raids home of Oakland’s first-term mayor Sheng Thao Agents also conducted searches at two homes owned by members of the politically influential Duong family The Guardian - US · Jun 20, 2024
FBI raids homes in Oakland, California, including one belonging to the city's mayor Federal authorities have raided a home belonging to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao as part of an investigation that included a search of at least two other houses The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Faces Recall Amid Rising Crime Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces recall over rising crime rates and police department concerns. Retired Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte leads the effort. Top News · Jun 20, 2024
Shooting At Oakland Juneteenth Celebration Leaves Multiple Injured Shooting incident during Juneteenth celebrations in Oakland leaves multiple injured. Oakland Police Department investigating with no arrests made yet. Top News · Jun 20, 2024
City strikes deal to sell its half of soon-to-be-former Oakland A's coliseum The city of Oakland is selling its share of the Oakland Coliseum to a local Black development group for at least $105 million The Independent UK · May 22, 2024
Mayors Defend Cities Amid Crime Surge Mayors Bowser and Thao address rising crime rates in Washington, D.C., and Oakland, highlighting progress and initiatives to enhance public safety. Top News · Mar 19, 2024
‘The city made a mistake’: why a marquee Oakland violence prevention program broke down Experts say Operation Ceasefire contributed to a significant decrease in homicides before falling off track – what happened? The Guardian - US · Jan 18, 2024
Oakland Mayor Could Demand A’s Renounce Team Name, per Report The team will need to negotiate to secure a temporary home if it intends to move to Las Vegas. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26, 2023
Oakland A's future takes a twist as new stadium proposed to MLB commissioner Oakland's Mayor is fighting hard to keep the Oakland Athletics baseball franchise in the city amid the possibility that it may be heading to the Las Vegas strip Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2023
Are the Oakland A’s staying or going? Nevada lawmakers have yet to decide. The future of the Oakland A’s is in the hands of Nevada lawmakers who still haven’t decided on the team’s request for $380 million in public money for a new ballpark nearly a week after the state’s governor called a special hearing. Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2023
MLB commissioner: A’s ‘pretty settled’ on Las Vegas site; relocation vote could come within month MILWAUKEE — A vote to approve the Oakland Athletics’ possible move to Las Vegas by Major League Baseball owners could be just weeks away, Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday. Tribune News Service · May 26, 2023
Report: A’s reach ‘loose agreement’ with Nevada lawmakers for Las Vegas public financing The Oakland A’s publicly stated their intentions to move to Las Vegas more than a month ago, and it seems that they are finally making progress on that relocation this week. Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023
On the move? Oakland Athletics announce Las Vegas land deal. OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s, who for five decades built an iconic legacy of baseball and community at the vast concrete Coliseum it called home, have agreed to buy land in Las Vegas and build a new stadium there, team officials confirmed Wednesday. Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023
Athletics set to join Oakland exodus as Las Vegas plans edge closer MLB side Oakland Athletics are set to be moved 553 miles and join the Raiders in Las Vegas, following stalled progression with new ballpark in their current region Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2023 Oakland A’s new Las Vegas stadium: Everything we know about MLB team’s possible desert move It looks like the move to Las Vegas could be starting for the Oakland Athletics.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 16, 2023 Oakland police chief is out. Mayor cites report on officer misconduct Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fired city Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Wednesday after an investigation into Armstrong’s handling of police misconduct cases.
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023 Oakland fires police chief for alleged misconduct cover-up The Oakland Police Department has lost its seventh head of police in as many years over the alleged cover-up of an officer’s misconduct
Tribune News Service · Jan 11, 2023 A’s appear to be down to 1 potential Las Vegas ballpark site Talks between the Oakland Athletics and those involved in one key Las Vegas stadium site have stalled, while talks on the other remain ongoing.
The Guardian - US · Nov 24, 2022 From homeless to city hall: the Hmong American mayor making history in Oakland Sheng Thao says her experiences will help her lead the city through its severe housing crisis