Attention turned to another possibility: Andre Jones, the mayor’s romantic partner who shares the Oakland hills home with Thao and their two children, each from a previous relationship.

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner Andre Jones, and city contractors David and Andy Duong have been indicted for conspiracy, bribery, and other charges associated with an alleged “pay ...

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