Barbara Lee is relying on big companies and foundations to raise millions for the city
Shortly after being elected, Barbara Lee unveiled a 10-point plan for getting Oakland back on track. Point number…
Former San Leandro councilmember pleads guilty in corruption case tied to Oakland
Bryan Azevedo resigned from his seat on San Leandro’s City Council on Monday, and on Wednesday he made…
Feds argue corruption case against Sheng Thao built on ‘significant’ evidence
The federal government says it had ample evidence to pursue its case against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao…
Oakland recycling CEO indicted with Sheng Thao tells his life story in new film, ‘The King of Trash’
For over a year, most news about David Duong has focused on the federal anti-corruption investigation that threatens…
Sheng Thao joins motion to toss evidence from Oakland FBI raids
Former Mayor Sheng Thao and two other people indicted on federal bribery charges earlier this year seek to…
Who is Mario Juarez, the man the FBI relies on in Oakland’s corruption case
The morning of Jan. 17, 2025, federal prosecutors filed into a windowless room at the San Francisco federal…
California AG faces more questions after spending $500k on legal fees
California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s campaign on Tuesday clarified that the nearly half a million dollars it spent…
Defense in ex-Oakland mayor bribery, corruption case challenges credibility of key witness
A defendant in the federal bribery and corruption case surrounding former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is trying to…
FBI raided Oakland businessman’s home based on word of informant with ‘history of fraud,’ defendant argues
David Duong, one of the Oakland businessmen indicted for allegedly bribing former Mayor Sheng Thao, is accusing federal…
San Leandro councilman charged in federal bribery case tied to Oakland housing firm
San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo was charged Tuesday by federal prosecutors over allegations he was wrapped up…
San Leandro councilmember linked to Sheng Thao corruption scheme charged by feds
FBI agents raid San Leandro city councilman’s home Questions surround a raid conducted by federal agents at the…
FBI anti-corruption case snags San Leandro Councilmember
The federal corruption investigation that burst into headlines in Oakland last year has spread to neighboring San Leandro,…