Jury seated in corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
A retail worker, a San Francisco-based security guard and a retired software engineer ranked among the dozen jurors…
Who are the Oakland candidates challenging Mayor Barbara Lee?
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is running for a full term in this year’s election. Compared to the crowded…
Where do Oakland mayor and City Council candidates stand on Flock, AI, and homelessness?
Oakland’s future could look distinctly different depending on who’s elected mayor or city councilmember on Nov. 3. We…
Measure EE: Should Oakland’s mayor get more power — with some checks and balances?
One measure on the November ballot would fundamentally change the city’s government structure. Measure EE would reform Oakland’s…
Why are so few people running for office in Oakland this year?
Most election years, crowds of candidates compete for a handful of seats on the Oakland City Council and…
The highs and lows of Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s record
When Barbara Lee ran for mayor in 2025, she faced a crowd of challengers, including one well-known rival…
New state law gives Oakland power to boot cars of illegal dumpers
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law on Sunday that will give local governments the ability to slap boots…
Sheng Thao used Signal. How about other Oakland elected officials?
The use of encrypted messaging apps by government officials has drawn scrutiny in recent years. An AP investigation…
Key witness’s past debated ahead of ex-Oakland mayor’s corruption trial
An attorney for one of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s co-defendants previewed a major element of their defense…
Barbara Lee touts endorsement from Kamala Harris in mayor race
Barbara Lee has a big one on her side. She announced Thursday morning that former Vice President Kamala…
What did Oakland get after dismissing lawsuit against Southwest? Fewer flights
Last October, the Oakland City Council voted to drop a major lawsuit against Southwest Airlines. The City Attorney…
A guide to every witness listed in ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s criminal case – East Bay Times
OAKLAND — The criminal case involving Sheng Thao has extended through the former mayor’s entire orbit, leading federal…