- News, Feature, Nov 2, 2011
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The Making of a Police Scandal
In a case tinged with race and sex, confidential investigative reports reveal that a small cadre of San Leandro cops ginned up explosive charges against one of their own.
- News, Sep 21, 2011
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Assembly Candidate Accused of Domestic Violence
An ex-girlfriend of AC Transit board member Joel Young says he hit her repeatedly. But Young says she attacked him. A judge, meanwhile, expresses doubts about both their stories.
- News, Oct 20, 2010
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The Gloves Are Off in San Leandro Elections
Municipal finances dominate the city's mayor and council races.
- Blogs, Seven Days, Feb 14, 2012
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County Probation Chief Placed On Leave
- Blogs, Seven Days, Mar 15, 2012
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SEIU Pulls Endorsement From Joel Young
- News, May 9, 2012
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Assembly Candidate Joel Young Accused of Falsifying Endorsements
The head of an anti-domestic violence center in Oakland said she never endorsed him.
- Blogs, Seven Days, Feb 14, 2012
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County Probation Chief Accused of Sexual Harassment
- Blogs, Seven Days, Nov 11, 2010
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BREAKING NEWS: Perata Slips Silently Into the Night
- News, Mar 14, 2012
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Mary Hayashi's House Raises Ethical Questions
Financial disclosures reveal that the embattled Assemblywoman rents one of her homes to her employee.
- News, Jun 9, 2010
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San Leandro's Hip-Hop Mayoral Candidate
After City Hall officials objected to her racy rap video, Sara Mestas decided to run for mayor of San Leandro.
- Blogs, Seven Days, Jan 6, 2012
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BREAKING NEWS: Assemblywoman Blames Brain Tumor for Shoplifting; Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge
- News, Apr 4, 2012
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Replacing Mary Hayashi
The embattled East Bay Assemblywoman is termed out of office, and five candidates are vying to take her spot.
- News, Oct 24, 2012
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Eric Swalwell and Pay to Play
Congressman Pete Stark has been getting a lot of flak for alleging that his challenger engages in pay-to-play politics, but some of the charges appear to be true.
- News, Mar 10, 2010
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Hayward Rejects Pot Clubs
A city that prides itself on being progressive has decided to buck a statewide trend and say no to medical marijuana dispensaries.
- News, Feb 8, 2012
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The 18th Assembly District: This Year's Most Competitive Race
The contest to replace Swanson features four candidates — Rob Bonta, Abel Guillen, Joel Young, and Kathy Neal — who each have a legitimate shot at winning.
- News, May 26, 2010
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Fighting for Gail Steele's Seat
Four candidates are locked in a divisive campaign to replace the supervisor.
- Blogs, Seven Days, Feb 14, 2012
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Nadia Lockyer Enters Rehab; She Looked Frail for Months
- Blogs, Seven Days, Aug 3, 2012
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Rob Bonta Piles Up Unpaid Campaign Bills, But Wins Key Endorsements
- Blogs, Seven Days, Aug 10, 2012
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Abel Guillen Files Complaint With FPPC Alleging Rob Bonta Violated Financial Disclosure Laws
- News, Seven Days, Aug 8, 2012
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OPD: Worst in the State
Recent revelations about racism and millions in misspent funds raise questions about whether a federal takeover of Oakland police would be a bad thing.
