OAKLAND — Dozens of supporters gathered Sunday near the Rockridge BART station to back embattled Mayor Sheng Thao and oppose the upcoming recall election. “Oakland has endured enough instability in recent years — COVID, crime, encampments,” Thao told the crowd at noon. “What we need now is stability and experienced leadership to guide us through … Read more
Opponents of Mayor Sheng Thao filed recall petitions Wednesday that, if verified, could force the progressive mayor into another election less than two years after she took office. The group, which called itself Oakland United to Recall Sheng Thao, submitted what it said were 40,000 signatures in its bid to boot Thao from office. The … Read more
Philz Coffee has closed its San Francisco Dogpatch headquarters and moved to Oakland, Calif. Smith Collection/Gado/Gado via Getty Images Philz Coffee has closed its headquarters in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood and moved to Oakland, as first reported by the San Francisco Examiner. Both the popular coffee chain’s corporate offices and cafe at the 1258 Minnesota St. … Read more
