A historic moment in Oakland. For the first time in the city's history, Oakland voters have successfully recalled a mayor. Mayor Sheng Thao conceded on Friday evening, promising a smooth transition in the transfer of power to the next administration.

The latest results released on Friday afternoon by the Alameda County Elections Office showed Mayor Sheng Thao will likely be the first mayor to be recalled in Oakland.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced she is accepting that voters have decided to recall her. Thao, who has been mayor for two years, said she was honored to serve Oaklanders during her tenure. "It was my goal to make Oakland safer,