California city experiencing 'perfect storm' of crime and scandal: 'Vacuum of leadership'

Residents of Oakland, California have been grappling with the "perfect storm" of crime and scandal, as Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, who is facing a recall effort, just had her home raided by the FBI.

"In the movie ‘The Perfect Storm,’ two storms were colliding. This would be the perfect storm times three — it’s multiple crises all happening at one time," Jim Ross, a Democratic political consultant based in Oakland, told the Washington Post. "For the city, I can’t think of a tougher time."

While...