Mar. 19, 2026
Hayward Cop Accused of Bribery, Sex Trafficking Ties
Officer Benjamin Yarbrough allegedly accepted cash and sexual services from an illegal brothel in exchange for protection and tipping off the business.
Mar. 18, 2026
Scammer Targeting Fresno County Residents with Jail Release Scheme
Fraudster claims to be a sheriff's deputy offering to free jailed loved ones for a fee
Mar. 12, 2026
Audit Reveals Corruption in Andrew Do's County Contracts
Supervisors move to tighten spending policies after audit confirms Do's unethical dealings
Mar. 11, 2026
LA Superintendent Denies Wrongdoing After FBI Raid
Alberto Carvalho's attorneys say he acted appropriately and within the law.
Mar. 9, 2026
5 Former California Execs Indicted in Grocery Store Bribery Case
Prosecutors allege the group conspired to get certain products onto grocery store shelves in exchange for lavish gifts.
Mar. 6, 2026
Former Alcohol Distributor Executives Charged in Bribery Scheme
Five ex-Southern Glazer's employees and a winery salesman accused of bribing grocery store buyers
Mar. 5, 2026
Former Millbrae Consultant Sentenced for Federal Bribery Scheme
Rodolfo Pada received over a year in prison for accepting cash, meals, and other benefits while working in Millbrae
Mar. 4, 2026
Oakland Mayor Accused in Bribery Scheme, but Key Evidence Missing
FBI’s star witness stole bribe money, never built housing, and avoided felony charges
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
