Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Faces Staff Resignations Amid FBI Raid Fallout

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Chaos ensues in Oakland as Mayor Sheng Thao's team members resign following FBI raid

Amid a whirlwind of controversy, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing a staff exodus as key members of her team resign in the aftermath of an FBI raid on her residence. The chief spokesman, Francis Zamora, and the chief of communications have both stepped down, leaving the Mayor in a precarious position. Calls for Mayor Thao's resignation are growing louder as former allies and advisors distance themselves amidst the ongoing investigation.

The resignation of the chief of communications came immediately after the FBI raid, adding fuel to the already blazing fire surrounding Mayor Thao. Supporters of the recall movement have taken to the streets, demanding accountability and transparency from the embattled Mayor. With the community divided and tensions rising, Oakland's political landscape is more turbulent than ever.

In a shocking turn of events, the Mayor's personal lawyer also resigned, further complicating Thao's legal defense strategy. The fallout from the FBI raid continues to reverberate through City Hall, with Mayor Thao's leadership under intense scrutiny. As the investigation unfolds, the future of Mayor Sheng Thao hangs in the balance, with the city eagerly watching for the next twist in this unfolding saga.

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's chief spokesman abruptly resigns (KTVU San Francisco)

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's spokesman resigned from office and will be replaced by an interim, KTVU has learned.

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's chief of communications resigns ... (KGO-TV)

The chief of communications for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao tells ABC7 that he resigned his position in the wake of the FBI raid on the mayor's house.

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's chief spokesman leaves office (KTVU San Francisco)

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's spokesman has left the office and will be replaced by an interim, KTVU has learned.

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Oakland mayor's communications chief resigns in wake of FBI search (NBC Bay Area)

The communications director for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has resigned, the mayor's office confirmed Tuesday, a day after the mayor broke her silence and...

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's spokesman Francis Zamora resigns (CBS 5)

Francis Zamora, the chief spokesman for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, has resigned a day after the embattled mayor's attorney stepped down.

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Oakland mayor Sheng Thao's spokesman resigns amid City Hall ... (San Francisco Chronicle)

The disclosure is the latest fallout from the FBI raid that upended the city's politics last week and comes a day after the mayor denounced the operation.

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Oakland mayor's chief of communications abruptly quits (KRON4)

(KRON) — Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's chief of communications has resigned from his position, KRON4.com has learned. Francis Zamora told KRON4 he has ...

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Thao opponents call for Oakland mayor to resign after FBI raid (KALW)

Supporters of the recall targeting Oakland's embattled Mayor Sheng Thao held a small rally outside City Hall immediately after her first public address on ...

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Oakland mayor in crisis as former allies jump ship amid investigation (Los Angeles Times)

In the past two days, two of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's advisors have stepped down from the embattled politician's team, including her personal lawyer.

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Confronts Onslaught of Troubles | KQED (KQED)

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since the FBI raided her home last week. Thao, who faces a recall election in November, ...

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5 days after Oakland FBI raids, here's what we do—and don't—know (The Oaklandside)

Four locations were raided last Thursday in Oakland: Thao's home, the homes of California Waste Solutions owners David Duong and Andy Duong, and CWS's corporate ...

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EXCLUSIVE: First hand account of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao ... (KGO-TV)

ABC7 News I-Team has learned Loren Taylor is preparing his campaign staff to take another run for Oakland mayor after FBI raid at Mayor Thao's home.

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FBI raid at her home just the latest obstacle for Oakland Mayor ... (CBS Pittsburgh)

In 18 months since Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao took office, she has faced one crisis after another, leaving residents and officials wondering if they must move ...

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Embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao solicits donations to fight recall (KTVU San Francisco)

Less than a week after the FBI raided her home for undisclosed reasons, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao parted ways with her legal counsel, held a fiery news ...

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