A top city official he didn’t believe Thao’s choice was qualified. But the mayor wanted the staffer in her close circle, the ...

The appointment reflects a key component of the alleged conspiracy: to fill major city staff roles with people who could ...

Jones, Thao, and local businessmen David Duong and his son Andy Duong all face criminal charges in the bribery scheme uncovered by the FBI. These charges include bribery concerning programs receiving ...

Thao has maintained her innocence and denied she is at the center of a public corruption scandal. She has largely laid low ...

The Duong Family owns Cal Waste Solutions, Oakland's recycling company, which also provides junk pick-up in San Jose, and an ...

Federal authorities on Friday morning announced details of an indictment against recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her ...

Thao's longtime boyfriend, Andre Jones, and David Duong and his son, Andy Duong, were also charged in the indictment.

The federal corruption charges against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao did not come as a surprise to many of her political ...

Thao’s home was raided by the FBI in June, though at the time, the agency would not confirm what they were investigating.

Federal law enforcement officials will hold a news conference Friday morning, where they are expected to give details on the ...

Sheng Thao, recalled as Oakland’s mayor by voters in November, has been indicted on corruption charges and accused of taking ...

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing up to 95 years in prison after pleading not guilty to federal bribery charges.