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Thousands of Oakland docs seized by feds reveal inner workings of ex-Mayor Sheng Thao’s orbit
The records, newly released to the public, shed light on the events leading up to a bombshell corruption investigation ...
Sheng Thao considered using Oakland’s funds for consultant owed money by campaign, new docs suggest
Sheng Thao’s chief of staff, indicated the mayor wanted to use $50,000 from her office budget to make good on her campaign ...
New documents shed light on Sheng Thao’s behind-the-scenes boyfriend
On the day Sheng Thao was sworn-in as Oakland’s new mayor in January of 2023, she was flanked on stage by her family, supporters, city officials, and ...
Oakland mayoral race tightens up as Loren Taylor turns up the heat on Barbara Lee
Loren Taylor has tried to tie Barbara Lee to former Mayor Sheng Thao, who was recalled by angry voters in Oakland, California.
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Oakland may not know who the mayor is for a while after the special election
Oakland residents may not know immediately who will be leading their city following the special April 15 special mayoral election.
‘Stop the mudslinging,’ NAACP Oakland urges mayoral candidates
Oakland is caught in a leadership limbo, and according to the NAACP Oakland Branch, the city is also “on the brink of ...
Armed robbery in Brentwood ends with shots fired
BRENTWOOD — Shots were fired during an armed robbery Friday in Brentwood, according to police. The incident happened around 1 ...