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Incumbents dominate fundraising in Oakland elections this year

Incumbents dominate fundraising in Oakland elections this year Mayor Lee has raised a whopping $367,000 for her reelection — 16 times more than her nearest opponent. Other city officeholders are similarly advantaged.

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Secret recordings detailing alleged deal played in corruption trial of ex-Oakland mayor Sheng Thao

Government prosecutors played secret recordings Wednesday in the federal bribery and corruption trial involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner Andre Jones, and California Waste Solutions executives David Duong and Andy Duong.

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2 San Jose police officers arrested, charged after internal investigation

Two San Jose police officers have been arrested and charged following an internal investigation, the department announced Thursday. Raydarius Surry, 29, and Destiney Thompson, 30, are charged with tampering with evidence and filing a false police report, according to police. The two are in a...

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The mayor’s folks screwed up their own bill; Aaron Peskin could come back to the board

Here s a plausible political scenario that would drive the mayor and his allies nuts—and it s based entirely on their own colossal screwup: Proposition A passes in November. It takes a week or so to count all the votes, and another week or so to make sure no problems might have impacted the...

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Four-way race for Ward 7 seat on EBMUD board of directors

Incumbent April Chan is seeking a second term on the East Bay Municipal Utility District board, facing three challengers in the Nov. 3 election. The Ward 7 seat represents portions of San Ramon, along with San Lorenzo, San Leandro and all of Castro Valley. The post Four-way race for Ward 7 seat on...

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Planning Commission postpones vote on Martin Hills project

The Danville Planning Commission on Tuesday postponed a planned review of the proposed 22-unit Martin Hills project on the outskirts of town at the request of the applicant. The post Planning Commission postpones vote on Martin Hills project appeared first on Danville San Ramon.

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Secret recordings played for jury in Sheng Thao corruption trial

Secret recordings played for jury in Sheng Thao corruption trial Cecilia Mendez’s illegal audio records of Evolutionary Homes board meetings show Juarez and the Duongs feared the mayor wasn’t holding up her end of the alleged deal.

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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens encouraging community support for the Atlanta Dream WNBA team

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Atlanta mayor issues excuse note for sold-out Dream Finals Game 6

In a unique display of civic support, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has urged local employers and educators to allow residents to take time off work to celebrate their hometown team. This gesture underscores the significance of community spirit as the Atlanta Dream competes in the WNBA Finals, a...

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