Oakland woman suspected in cyanide poisoning in Thailand
Six people died under mysterious circumstances Monday in what appears to be a mass cyanide poisoning in a Thai hotel — and authorities said an Oakland woman among the dead…
Oakland mayor in crisis as former allies jump ship amid investigation
Key players are ditching embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao as her administration and legal team convulse following an FBI raid on her house last week. Over the past two days,…
Tony Brass withdraws from representing Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
OAKLAND — Attorney Tony Brass, who signed on to represent Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao following an FBI raid at her home last week, announced on Monday that he is no…
Federal agents raid home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
FBI agents conducted a search of a home owned by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao early Thursday, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Abraham Simmons, spokesperson for the department, did…
Several people shot at Oakland Juneteenth celebration
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A Juneteenth celebration in Oakland, California, turned violent when several people were shot, police said. The Lake Merritt event on Wednesday night was largely peaceful, with…