@westcoastnews.bsky.socialExtensive corruption allegations against former #Oakland Mayor Sheng #Thao, her partner, & #California Waste Solutions executives; including #bribery, #fraud, #conspiracy & confidential dealings; cash payments, private yacht invitations and efforts to influence city business.
@stereobar.netTHAO writes to her estranged father over her own hip hop-leaning beat, with Adrian Quesada on guitar. Low, stripped back, and it hits hard. Show Me out Oct 30.
@westcoastnews.bsky.socialFormer #Oakland Mayor Sheng #Thao’s #corruption trial begins next week. Prosecutors say she accepted campaign support and a $300,000 no-show job for her partner for helping the Duong family secure city business. Her defense is expected to challenge witness credibility.
@westcoastnews.bsky.socialA video filed in the Sheng #Thao #corruption case shows cooperating witness Mario Juarez describe what appeared to be cash payments after the Duongs won an #Oakland contract. Prosecutors are also citing secretly recorded calls involving Thao and other local officials.
@thebeatlemetal.bsky.social#NowPlaying #NewMusicWednesday "Sick Of The Times" - #Thao featuring #Tuneyards and #TheLindaLindas