Resignation
Another Oakland Police Shakeup, 3rd Chief In Less Than A Week
Anthony Toribio, who took the helm of the department two days ago, is out as acting chief just days after assuming command. Deputy Chief Sean Whent has been sworn in as acting chief.
Ex-Santa Clara County Supervisor Pleads Guilty For Misuse Of Funds
Former Santa Clara County Supervisor George Shirakawa pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to a host of criminal charges, including the misuse of tens of thousands of dollars of campaign and taxpayer funds.
June Special Election To Replace Ex-South Bay Supervisor Shirakawa
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning voted to hold a special election on June 4 to fill the seat of former Supervisor George Shirakawa, who resigned Friday amid perjury and other criminal charges.
Santa Clara Supervisor Shirakawa Admits Gambling Addiction, Resigns
Santa Clara County prosecutors have charged county Supervisor George Shirakawa with four felony counts of perjury and other charges in connection with his alleged misuse of public and campaign funds, according to court documents.
Surprise Resignation Costs Dems State Senate Supermajority
A Democratic state senator from the Central Valley has resigned unexpectedly, dropping Democrats below the two-thirds threshold they need to pass tax changes or override vetoes.
Pope’s Resignation For ‘The Good Of The Church’ Says SF Archbishop
Declaring that he lacks the strength to do his job, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he will resign Feb. 28 – becoming the first pontiff to step down in 600 years. His decision sets the stage for a mid-March conclave to elect a new leader for a Roman Catholic Church in deep turmoil.
California Cardinal Tainted In Abuse Scandal To Vote On Pope Benedict Successor
Leaders of SNAP, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, question why Cardinal Roger Mahoney is still being allowed to select a new pope.
Calls Grow For Santa Clara County Supervisor To Resign
Pressure is mounting for the president of the Santa Clara Board of Supervisors to resign over questionable charges he made to a government-issued credit card.
Alameda County Supes Deadlock On Naming Nadia Lockyer Replacement
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors deadlocked 2-2 Tuesday on appointing a replacement for Nadia Lockyer, raising the possibility that it might be left up to Gov. Jerry Brown to fill the vacancy.
Alameda County Supervisors Accept Resignation Of Nadia Lockyer
Lockyer has been embroiled in scandals involving drugs and an extramarital affair this year.
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