Oakland voters recalled a progressive mayor and a district attorney after a tumultuous period in which the city faced a large budget shortfall, among other problems.
The Athletics baseball franchise left Oakland, an In-N-Out franchise closed, the police chief was fired amid controversy, and Gov. Gavin Newsom had to send in state troopers to help with the public safety response. 
Voters ousted both Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and District Attorney Pamela Price from office. Each had served in their respective positions for two years.
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Thao, who was elected mayor in November 2022, must vacate the office as soon as recall election results are certified on Dec. 5 and the Oakland City Council proclaims a vacancy at its next meeting, which would take place on Dec. 17. …