Corruption

Mar. 3, 2026

Former SF Plan Checker Sentenced for $40,000 Bribery Scheme

Rodolfo Pada must serve a year and a day in prison for taking bribes to approve building plans.

Mar. 2, 2026

Judges Convicted in Bribery Scandal Involving Discounted Cars and Jobs

A former San Diego Superior Court judge and attorney pleaded guilty to mail fraud, conspiracy, and other charges in a scheme to exchange favorable rulings for gifts.

Mar. 2, 2026

Suspended LA Lawyer Sentenced to 7+ Years for $2.1M Bribery Scheme

Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo received a hefty prison term for his role in a complex international bribery and money laundering case.

Mar. 2, 2026

Bribery and Perjury Case Against Bay Area Detective in Limbo Before Trial

Prosecutors' shifting stances delay the start of the trial against Oakland police detective Phong Tran.

Feb. 28, 2026

Former Principal Sues Dehesa School District for Whistleblower Retaliation

Natoshia Bartley claims she was fired after reporting violations at the school

Feb. 28, 2026

Los Angeles School Superintendent Placed on Paid Leave During Federal Probe

Alberto Carvalho under investigation as FBI serves search warrants at his home and district headquarters

Feb. 28, 2026

Los Angeles School Superintendent Placed on Paid Leave During Federal Probe

Authorities have not accused Alberto Carvalho of wrongdoing, but the FBI searched his home and district headquarters.

Feb. 27, 2026

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Put on Paid Leave After FBI Raids

Federal agents executed search warrants at Carvalho's home and LAUSD headquarters amid an ongoing investigation.

Feb. 27, 2026

FBI Raids LAUSD Superintendent's Home and Headquarters

LAUSD board holds closed-door meeting after federal investigation into Alberto Carvalho

Feb. 26, 2026

FBI Raids Los Angeles School District HQ, Leader's Home

Federal investigation underway into nation's second-largest school district and its superintendent

Feb. 26, 2026

FBI Searches Office and Home of Los Angeles Schools Superintendent

Authorities confirm search warrants were executed at the home and office of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.

Feb. 26, 2026

LAPD Officer Arrested for Insurance Fraud

Veteran cop accused of falsifying workers' compensation claims

Feb. 26, 2026

FBI Raids Home and Office of LAUSD Superintendent

Searches also conducted at property linked to failed AI company AllHere

Feb. 26, 2026

FBI Raids Home and Offices of LA Schools Chief Alberto Carvalho

Searches conducted at superintendent's residence and district headquarters as part of ongoing investigation

Feb. 25, 2026

FBI Raids LA Schools Superintendent's Office and Home

Authorities search properties of Alberto Carvalho amid ongoing investigation

Feb. 25, 2026

FBI Executes Search Warrants at LA School District HQ and Superintendent's Home

Federal investigation underway at nation's second-largest school system

Feb. 25, 2026

FBI Raids Los Angeles Schools Chief's Home and District Headquarters

Federal agents execute search warrants at LA Unified School District and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's residence

Feb. 25, 2026

FBI Raids LA Unified School District Offices and Superintendent's Home

Carvalho has been a vocal critic of aggressive immigration enforcement around schools.

Feb. 25, 2026

FBI Raids LAUSD Headquarters and Superintendent's Home

Federal agents execute search warrants as part of an ongoing investigation

Feb. 25, 2026

FBI Executes Search Warrants at LA School District Headquarters and Superintendent's Home

Federal investigation underway at nation's second-largest school system