The sweeping cuts at the mayor’s office appeared to follow public backlash toward Leigh Hanson, the former top Thao aide who was fired Sunday. Among the staff placed on administrative leave ...

Leigh Hanson, a central player in Thao’s administration, had remained in her role following her boss’ successful recall to help guide the turnover between the city’s mayoral administrations.

Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins’ decision to fire his chief of staff, Leigh Hanson, could limit the city’s ability to defend itself in a high-profile lawsuit. Jenkins fired Hanson on April 6 after ...

Leigh Hanson, a high-ranking Oakland City Hall official, was fired yesterday after media reports about hand-written notes she took in a meeting last year that contained a reference to Black people ...

The City of Oakland confirmed that Chief of Staff Leigh Hanson is no longer working with the city as of Sunday, NBC Bay Area has learned. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, which first ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Interim Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins announced Monday he will be firing most of his staff that were hired under previous Mayor Sheng Thao. Jenkins says that the staff will ...

The city of Oakland confirmed that the mayor's Chief of Staff Leigh Hanson is no longer working with the city as of Sunday. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, which first reported the story ...