The FBI is investigating the Oakland Police Department for ties to potential corruption, expanding scrutiny to internal records and connections with the politically-linked Duong family.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta secures a $50 million settlement against Vitol and SK for gas price manipulation, with stringent future reporting required.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has refuted allegations connected to an FBI raid on her home and associates, denying wrongdoing amidst rumors about her partner's role in her administration.

Despite ongoing controversy at the Mayor's office, the Oakland City Council approved Mayor Sheng Thao's budget to address the city's $177 million deficit, relying partly on the sale of the Coliseum property.

Newark City Councilmember Mike Bucci resigns citing inability to afford housing in the area he served, highlighting the Bay Area's deep housing crisis.

The Antioch City Council has unanimously passed an ordinance to combat sideshows by penalizing drivers, organizers, and spectators, amid community concerns and legal debate on its enforcement.

Evanthia Pappas is named interim Chief of Prosecutors in Alameda County, as part of a DA office reorganization focusing on justice and gender issues. She brings extensive experience in domestic violence prosecution.

Oakland Mayor's communications chief and attorney resigned amidst an FBI investigation, though the mayor declared her innocence and has not been charged with a crime.

Activists rallied for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's resignation, criticizing her actions on budget and public safety amid an FBI raid. Thao's lawyer stated she isn't the probe's target and will respond soon.

Alameda County DA Pamela Price has launched two new divisions for gender justice and broader justice reform, reorganizing the DA's office to tackle exploitation and violence.

The NAACP Oakland chapter has called for Mayor Sheng Thao's resignation following an FBI raid on her home amid a public safety crisis and budget issues.

Early Thursday morning, an FBI raid targeted Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's residence amidst escalating political pressures and recall efforts. A related action was also taken at the residence of Andy Duong, linked to a scrutinized recycling company, but no arrests were made.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces a recall as enough signatures are gathered to potentially have her removal on the November ballot, less than two years into her term.