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George Jacob, The head of the Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco resigned under pressure on Wednesday following concerns from staff  that centered around his extravagant spending on travel and events, including hosting a concert in Dubai.

For more on this KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke to Tara Duggan, Staff writer in the San Francisco Chronicle’s climate and environment team 

Usually the time we hear from KCBS Insider Phil Matier but he's away this week.
George Jacob, The head of the Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco resigned under pressure on Wednesday following concerns from staff  that centered around his extravagant spending on travel and events, including hosting a concert in Dubai.
For more on this KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer spoke to Tara Duggan, Staff writer in the San Francisco Chronicle’s climate and environment team

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CEO of S.F.’s waterfront aquarium resigns amid concerns about lavish spending

Oakland Mayor Sheng Tao is firing back against critics calling for her resignation following last week's raid on her home by federal officials.

Thao also questioned the timing of that raid, which came just days after officials confirmed that enough signatures were turned in to qualify a recall measure for the ballot.

For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhrart and Patti Reising were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Tao is firing back against critics calling for her resignation following last week's raid on her home by federal officials.
Thao also questioned the timing of that raid, which came just days after officials confirmed that enough signatures were turned in to qualify a recall measure for the ballot.
For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhrart and Patti Reising were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Mayor Sheng Thao speaks out on FBI raid of her home

As we've been reporting, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing increasing protests in response to the FBI raid on her home and questions that have come up in response.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

As we've been reporting, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing increasing protests in response to the FBI raid on her home and questions that have come up in response.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.

There is no indication that Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao will resign

We still have not heard from Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, ever since the FBI raided her home this week, but her seasoned attorney is speaking out. 

Former federal prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Tony Brass released a statement today saying Thao is -quote- "ready, willing and able to cooperate fully with federal investigators."

For more on this, KCBS Radio Anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

We still have not heard from Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, ever since the FBI raided her home this week, but her seasoned attorney is speaking out. 
Former federal prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Tony Brass released a statement today saying Thao is -quote- "ready, willing and able to cooperate fully with federal investigators."
For more on this, KCBS Radio Anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

CEO of S.F.’s waterfront aquarium resigns amid concerns about lavish spending

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