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,…
Former OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong’s whistleblower lawsuit rejected again
Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, who was appointed to the job in 2021 by then-mayor Libby Schaaf,…
Oakland hires former Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan
Rebecca Kaplan has found a new job, and it’s in the same building as her last one. The…
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell to resign effective Dec. 5, gives no reason for decision
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced Wednesday that he intends to resign on Dec. 5. Mitchell, a former…