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 ...
Suspect in shootout with Sheng Thao corruption probe witness speaks
He claims it was self-defense, but a man admits shooting at a key witness in the federal corruption case against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and others. But he says, it was all a mistake. "I go to ...
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Oakland Mayoral Candidates Seek to Evade Shadow of Recalled Mayor
Next month, voters will replace ex-Mayor Sheng Thao, who was recalled and then indicted. The two leading candidates both ...
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Progressive icon Barbara Lee wants to be mayor of an Oakland marked by crime and homelessness
Former Mayor Sheng Thao was ousted barely two years into her term. Voters in November also recalled Alameda County District ...
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Oakland’s mayoral candidates still trying to get out of Sheng Thao’s shadow
At times, their backers have appeared more concerned with escaping the shadow of Sheng Thao than taking on the opposing campaign. In tight race to lead Oakland, Loren Taylor gets surprising ...
Oakland mayor recall supporters target Barbara Lee in ad as election nears
As Oakland's special mayoral election approaches, campaign rhetoric is intensifying with about 30 days to go before the April ...
These are the biggest donors to the Oakland mayor’s race
Hundreds of thousands of dollars are pouring into April’s mayoral election in Oakland, with supporters for the top two ...