Oakland city employee resigns following grand jury indictment of former Mayor Thao, Duong Family
The fallout continues from the FBI's investigation into bribery and corruption charges related to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.
City Hall official: Ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao pushed to promote staffer courted by her alleged bribers
A top city official he didn’t believe Thao’s choice was qualified. But the mayor wanted the staffer in her close circle, the ...
Ex-Oakland mayor charged in corruption scheme that targeted opponents, enriched her lover
Federal prosecutors have charged former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao with gifting government contracts and political influence to ...
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A federal indictment unsealed Friday, Jan. 17, alleges that Oakland’s former Mayor Sheng Thao, her longtime romantic partner ...
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FBI Raids Home of San Leandro Council Member Who Joined Vietnam Trip With Sheng Thao
Bryan Azevedo was among the East Bay officials who went on a 2023 trip sponsored by David Duong, founder of Oakland’s ...
Loren Taylor to file paperwork for Oakland mayor bid
Loren Taylor appears to be ramping up to launch a formal bid for Oakland mayor. The former District 6 councilmember has ...