Federal officials this morning served search warrants at the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three other locations connected with the recycling company Cal Waste Solutions. Officials were seen hauling away several boxes but wouldn't comment on what was inside or what they were investigating.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Radio's Insider Phil Matier, along with Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart.

Federal officials this morning served search warrants at the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three other locations connected with the recycling company Cal Waste Solutions. Officials were seen hauling away several boxes but wouldn't comment on what was inside or what they were investigating.
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Radio's Insider Phil Matier, along with Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart.

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FBI investigates Cal Waste Solutions, raiding Oakland homes and offices

There is a longtime rule for local governments to award contracts to the lowest bidder, and now Oakland is being accused of violating that rule.

An Alameda County grand jury has released a scathing report criticizing the Oakland City Council over the way it awards contracts. 

The report says the city ended up approving a contract for billboards with a non-profit group even though Clear Channel Outdoor had submitted a bid that would have been more beneficial to the city. 

There is a longtime rule for local governments to award contracts to the lowest bidder, and now Oakland is being accused of violating that rule.
An Alameda County grand jury has released a scathing report criticizing the Oakland City Council over the way it awards contracts. 
The report says the city ended up approving a contract for billboards with a non-profit group even though Clear Channel Outdoor had submitted a bid that would have been more beneficial to the city.

Report excoriates Oakland City Council over contract awarding process

Governor Gavin Newsom looked beyond California at yesterday's State of the State address, and towards the November election.

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.

Governor Gavin Newsom looked beyond California at yesterday's State of the State address, and towards the November election.
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.

Gov. Newsome reached for national platform during State of the State address

Just a day after the attorney representing Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced he was stepping down, we're learning that her spokesperson also resigned.

Francis Zamora issued a statement this morning announcing his departure, saying it was an honor to serve the city of Oakland. He did not give a reason for his resignation. 

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

Just a day after the attorney representing Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced he was stepping down, we're learning that her spokesperson also resigned.
Francis Zamora issued a statement this morning announcing his departure, saying it was an honor to serve the city of Oakland. He did not give a reason for his resignation. 
For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

FBI investigates Cal Waste Solutions, raiding Oakland homes and offices

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