Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Faces FBI Raid and Recall Election

Federal agents searched multiple properties linked to Thao as residents push for her removal over escalating crime and governance issues.

The FBI, IRS, and U.S. Postal Service conducted a raid on Mayor Sheng Thao's home and other properties early Thursday morning.
Thao is the first mayor in Oakland's history to face a recall election, with over 40,000 signatures collected for the November ballot.
Residents accuse Thao of mishandling public safety, leading to a surge in crime and business closures.
Thao's termination of former Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong and failure to secure a retail theft grant are key points of contention.
The recall campaign is led by retired Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte and has garnered significant community support.