Here’s everyone testifying at Sheng Thao’s Oakland corruption trial
At the end of a week of explosive revelations in the federal corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor…
FBI informant already pleaded guilty in Sheng Thao corruption case
The FBI’s key informant in the corruption case against former Mayor Sheng Thao and others has already pleaded…
County staffer was paid by family at center of Oakland FBI corruption case
The FBI’s East Bay corruption investigation has already led to the indictment of Oakland’s former mayor, Sheng Thao;…
After 1 year, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee launches campaign for reelection
Barbara Lee, a former congresswoman who took over as Oakland’s mayor after her predecessor left in disgrace, launched…
Oakland’s rate of encampment sweeps doubled after Supreme Court decision, UC Berkeley research shows | County
UC Berkeley researchers published a study May 28 that found Oakland doubled their encampment closure activity since City…
Federal judge rejects motion to suppress evidence in Oakland corruption case
A federal judge has refused an attempt to toss out evidence that FBI agents seized from the homes…
I watched California unions prioritize left-wing politics — here’s the shocking truth behind the labor movement
I spent nearly two decades in California’s labor movement, organizing massive groups like the California Nurses Association, Screen…
Oakland fired its Human Services director after just 5 months
In December, Oakland announced the hiring of Dr. Jason Lester to lead the Human Services Department, which oversees…
Ex-Oakland mayoral chief of staff sues city, alleges retaliation for voicing ethics concerns
A former top-level Oakland mayoral staffer is suing the city over claims that she was improperly fired after…
Sheng Thao’s former aide sues Oakland, claims she was fired for blowing the whistle on interim mayor
The former chief of staff to Sheng Thao, the former Oakland mayor who was recalled and then federally…
Ex-Oakland mayor, co-defendants in court seeking to suppress evidence in federal corruption case
Andre Jones was seen making his way into federal court in Oakland on Thursday along with former Oakland…
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…