The revelation adds to an ever-emerging picture of alleged backroom dealing and political favoritism throughout Thao’s turbulent tenure.

Thao, whom voters removed from office last November, has been accused — along with her romantic partner, Andre Jones — of being bribed with political favors and money by father-and-son ...

The sweep at the mayor’s office appeared to follow public backlash toward Leigh Hanson, the former top Thao aide who was ...

The federal corruption charges against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao did not come as a surprise to many of her political opponents and even a former ally, who had long voiced concerns over her ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — On the day Sheng Thao was sworn-in as Oakland’s new mayor in January of 2023, she was flanked on stage by her family, supporters, city officials, and boyfriend ...