The star prosecution witness in the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao testified Friday about his role in an alleged scheme to funnel money to her in exchange for political favors. Mario Juarez, a long-time Oakland political operative and former City Council candidate, te...
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The star witness in the Sheng Thao corruption trial told jurors that the former Oakland mayor wanted to be a millionaire, offering new testimony about the alleged bribery scheme at the center of the case....
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This week, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors took fiscal action to formalize allocation of the Russell City Redress Fund. Russell City, which was once home to 1,400 mostly black and Latino residents, was annexed and razed by the city of Hayward in the 1960s. The city formal...
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A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect through Sunday for coastal and bay shoreline locations. Cloud cover moves in overnight tonight, but conditions remain dry....
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"Without the demand, then the supply doesn't need to be there," Soviar said.
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An ICE officer accused of intentionally ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston was charged Friday with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon....
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(KRON) -- Evidence uncovered in a murder investigation, which involves two elderly grandparents accused of gunning down their son-in-law at a Dublin sports park, was revealed in new court documents filed by a defense attorney. Attorney Curtis Briggs, who is representing 77-year-o...
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Friday, one San Mateo Co. supervisor advised residents in flood-prone areas to leave before King Tides arrive in November.
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Christa Pike is speaking out in a new statement after surviving a failed execution.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom is deploying more than 130 election law attorneys across California to monitor the state’s congressional battleground districts. Newsom says the move is intended to prevent interference by the Trump administration, monitor vote counting and protect the will of C...
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Gary Locke, the first Chinese American to serve as U.S. ambassador to China, endorsed Connie Chan in the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress. Election Extra! Gary Locke, first Chinese-American governor and former U.S.-China ambassador, backing Connie Chan...
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Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a homicide investigation that began after a body with multiple stab wounds was found in a Livermore ravine in August....
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Selma Blair is speaking out weeks after her arrest.
