The FBI hasn’t said what it’s looking for. But for years, state investigators have been scrutinizing how a major Oakland recycling contractor allegedly funneled money to politicians.
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FBI raids home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
FBI agents carried out search warrants at the mayor’s house and a home owned by the city’s recycling contractor California Waste Solutions.
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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao will face recall election
Oaklanders will decide whether to keep or oust their mayor and District Attorney after campaigners succeeded in gathering enough voter signatures.
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Confidential file alleges former Mayor Libby Schaaf secretly used political committee to raise money from city contractor
Orton Development is under investigation for a $100,000 contribution its president made to an Oakland ballot measure committee while it was negotiating with the city for the Kaiser Center redevelopment.
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Libby Schaaf is under investigation for allegedly running a political committee that attacked a rival
Oakland ethics investigators accused Lyft of making an illegal $100,000 contribution to an anti-Rebecca Kaplan PAC in 2020. Behind the scenes, former Mayor Schaaf was allegedly running the show.
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What is getting cut in Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s proposed budget?
Thao’s proposal avoids layoffs but several councilmembers seem reluctant to greenlight any cuts to police and fire. Other departments are also taking big hits.
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Why Oakland needs to electrify its vehicle fleet
The city plans to eventually phase out its gas cars and trucks to comply with state rules. Most vehicles are years overdue for replacement.
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Oakland must fix structural deficit, says Mayor Sheng Thao
Thao promises to avoid public safety cuts with her “safe and clean” budget. But dire economic conditions could require major adjustments in the future.
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Oakland has a big plan to balance its budget: sell the Coliseum
The city is negotiating with a Black-led investor group to offload its half-stake in the Coliseum for at least $105 million.
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Oakland’s Police Commission Inspector General is leaving
Michelle Phillips, the first inspector general, has been nominated to lead Minneapolis’ Civil Rights Department.
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California attorney general orders nonprofit Neighbors Together Oakland to cease ‘all operations’
Founded by activist Seneca Scott, the group wants to be the “most powerful voting bloc in Oakland.” A nonprofit law expert called the violations “pretty serious.”
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Should Oakland allow for more aggressive police chases?
Some city leaders wonder if tweaking the rules would help OPD address crime. But chases have caused injuries and deaths of bystanders, suspects, and officers.
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Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price will face recall election in November
The Board of Supervisors decided to save money and put the contentious recall question on the general election ballot.
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Oakland hasn’t collected millions in business taxes–why?
Facing a budget deficit, potential layoffs, and service cuts, city leaders and unions want the Finance Department to explain why revenue has gone uncollected.
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Oakland’s Jack London Inn is becoming a homeless shelter
The Lake Merritt Lodge, a COVID-era shelter, is closing. But using a $6.8 million grant, the city plans to move its residents to Jack London Square.
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Recall campaign has outraised District Attorney Pamela Price by millions
We contacted some of the major contributors and asked them why they’re seeking the DA Price’s removal.
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Numerous problems ‘derailed’ Oakland’s retail theft prevention grant, says auditor
City Auditor Michael Houston faulted multiple departments, including the mayor’s office and police, but declined to say who was most responsible.
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Oakland is closer to securing a new interim stadium site for the Roots and Soul
The city wants to acquire Alameda County’s stake in two properties that could play pivotal roles in professional soccer’s growth in the East Bay.
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Oakland’s Convention Center is broke
The company that operates the George P. Scotlan Memorial Convention Center is asking the city for $1.7 million to keep the lights on.
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Who’s funding the recall campaign against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao?
Recall organizers have raised almost $275,000, but most of the money comes from a committee that hasn’t disclosed its donors yet.
