Supporters of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao held a rally this week, praising the mayor for firing OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong and for demonstrating her firm commitment to implement constitutional policing in Oakland that protects all of its residents. | By Post Staff Supporters of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao held a rally this week, praising the mayor for firing OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong and for demonstrating her firm commitment to implement constitutional policing in Oakland that protects all of its residents. Thao has faced protests by the former chief’s backers when he was placed on
In a community that's been hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, a rise in anti-Asian hate, and a tragic series of mass shootings this month, Oakland's Asian Americans defied the fear and brought in the joy as the city hosted its Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown on Sunday.