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fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

The FBI's Oakland corruption case relies heavily on the word of one man with a 'checkered past'

The morning of Jan. 17, 2025, federal prosecutors filed into a windowless room at the San Francisco federal building and lined up solemnly behind the podium. They were about to announce a bombshell political corruption case. Hours earlier they had unsealed an indictment charging Oakland's newly recalled mayor Sheng Thao, her romantic partner Andre Jones, and two local recycling moguls, David and Andy Duong, with orchestrating an elaborate bribery scheme.
East Bay (California)
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fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Feud between Oakland councilmember and city staffer escalates into ethics complaints

Councilmember Ken Houston filed an ethics complaint against Public Works director Josh Rowan amid a dispute over a withdrawn $10.4 million paving contract and alleged false comments.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Ex-Oakland mayoral staffer prepares to file lawsuit alleging wrongful termination

Two former Oakland mayor's office staffers allege wrongful termination after interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins dismissed nearly all holdover staff; legal claims could lead to lawsuits.
US politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

More Sheng Thao Fallout: San Leandro City Councilmember Charged With Bribery, Lying to FBI

San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo faces federal charges for accepting bribes and lying to the FBI related to Evolutionary Homes and the Duongs.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland officials have flagrantly violated transparency law

Oakland elected officials frequently violate the California Public Records Act by delaying, incompletely responding to, or ignoring public records requests, undermining transparency and trust.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

High-ranking Oakland official who spoke to feds about ex-mayor leaves for another East Bay city

OAKLAND - A high-ranking Oakland city official who said he provided federal investigators key evidence that led to criminal indictments against ex-Mayor Sheng Thao and others is leaving his role to take a leadership job in another East Bay city.
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fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland Mayor Lee's State of the City speech is today. Here's what we're listening for

Mayor Barbara Lee's Oct. 7 State of the City address will address unity, immigrant protections, and policy priorities amid significant city challenges.
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fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

Can former Mayor Sheng Thao get a fair trial in Oakland?

Sheng Thao seeks a change of venue, arguing pervasive local publicity and political attacks prevent a fair trial in Oakland.
NYC politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Feds tell San Leandro councilman he's under investigation for bribery

San Leandro Councilmember Bryan Azevedo is under federal investigation for possible corruption, including bribery and lying to authorities.
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