Oakland’s mayoral candidates still trying to get out of Sheng Thao’s shadow
Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor’s backers have tried to paint the other as a continuation of Thao’s administration.
EXCLUSIVE: Suspect in Oakland shootout with witness in Sheng Thao corruption probe speaks out
He claims it was self-defense, but a man admits shooting at a key witness in the federal corruption case against former ...
Court filings tie powerful Oakland family to ousted mayor and scheme to sway election
Then, Juarez “proceeds to create and send the mailers to help Sheng Thao get elected to the Oakland ... his business checking ...
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Federal officials seek San Leandro records for Duong family, report says
The corruption probe that led to the indictment of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has now spread to a nearby city. The U.S. Attorney's Office is ordering San Leandro city officials to hand over ...
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Oakland Mayoral Candidates Seek to Evade Shadow of Recalled Mayor
At times, their backers have appeared more concerned with escaping the shadow of Sheng Thao than taking on the opposing campaign. Thao, who was recalled by 61% of voters in November and more ...