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fromThe Oaklandside
5 months ago

Feds say they have 'gigabytes' of evidence in Oakland public corruption case

The federal investigation into former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao involves serious bribery allegations and could take months to unveil all evidence.
Multiple defendants are implicated in a corrupt pay-to-play scheme related to city contracts.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Who is Co-Conspirator 1? All signs point to Oakland political operative who survived attempted hit last June

The federal indictment links Oakland's ex-mayor to corruption schemes involving unnamed co-conspirators and potential election manipulation.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Oakland mayor's chief of staff fired over private notes referring to Black people as 'tokens'

Leigh Hanson, former chief of staff to ex-Mayor Sheng Thao, was fired for a controversial note referencing Black individuals during a politically charged meeting.
NYC politics
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

An inside look at how Oakland mayor Sheng Thao tried to fight the recall

Activists are launching a recall campaign against Mayor Sheng Thao, prompting her administration to develop a defensive strategy.
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fromsfist.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

Feds Release New Sheng Thao Documents, Showing Depth of Her Boyfriend's City Hall Involvement

fromsfist.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

Feds Release New Sheng Thao Documents, Showing Depth of Her Boyfriend's City Hall Involvement

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SF politics
fromThe Oaklandside
4 months ago

They recalled Oakland's mayor. Who are they backing now?

Loren Taylor, a key candidate in the Oakland mayoral race, has strong support from Thao recall advocates due to his critical stance on Thao.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 months ago

Will labor win again in Oakland's mayoral election?

Labor unions significantly impact Oakland mayoral elections by heavily funding preferred candidates.
Critics express concern over the undue influence of unions in political decision-making.
NYC politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Man charged with shooting up house of potential Oakland corruption probe witness, but why remains unclear

Alameda County charged Hermelindo Olber Ramosramos in a shooting linked to a public corruption scandal involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 months ago

Meet the candidates running for District 2 in the Oakland special election

The District 2 councilmember will serve a short two-year term with six candidates competing for the position.
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