Oakland's Interim Mayor fires top staff amid racial slur controversy before a special election.

Oakland's Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins has fired several top staff members ahead of the April 15 special election, including the chief of staff and community resilience director, amid a fiscal crisis and controversy over a note that contained a racial slur. The firings follow the recall of former Mayor Sheng Thao. Top mayoral candidates support the move, calling for ethical standards. The NAACP has criticized the terminations, claiming the staff worked to divide the Black community.