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EXCLUSIVE: Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf unapologetic for 2018 immigration raid tip-off
In February 2018 when then-mayor of Oakland Libby Schaaf decided to warn her constituents about a forthcoming raid in her community, she didn't think she would become the face of national debate ...
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Oakland mayors are less powerful than you think
“People hold their mayor accountable for improving the city, and yet in many ways, the mayor has less authority than just about anyone else,” said Libby Schaaf, who was mayor of Oakland from ...
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Sheng Thao’s indictment is already getting political. Here’s who might get hit by the fallout
a media strategist and the former communications chief for ex-Mayor Libby Schaaf. As the defendants sat for arraignment, Lee issued a statement, calling the accusations devastating and saying the ...
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Oakland's tiny government watchdog sparked an FBI investigation. Why is it neglected?
Shortly before the FBI raids last June, The Oaklandside obtained city records that revealed the ethics commission was building a multi-pronged case against former mayor Libby Schaaf. Schaaf ...
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Oakland city employee resigns following grand jury indictment of former Mayor Thao, Duong Family
He was Director of Communications for Mayor Libby Schaaf, the predecessor to recalled mayor, Sheng Thao. On Friday, Thao plead not guilty to six counts related to bribery, conspiracy and mail and ...
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Bay Area businesses close, rally held in solidarity of 'A Day Without Immigrants'
MORE: EXCLUSIVE: Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf unapologetic for 2018 immigration raid tip-off The decision to close businesses Monday wasn't easy for some. Susana Torres who owns Bizzy Fit ...