Oct 13, 2026 · 17 min · 18 segments
BART is carrying its biggest crowds since the pandemic. Taxpayers in San Mateo County are out more than a million dollars following an alleged elaborate construction kickback scheme. One of the most…
She and three co-defendants face conspiracy and bribery charges stemming from an alleged scheme to push millions of dollars in contracts to Oakland's recycling contractor in exchange for cash funneled to Tao and her boyfriend.
The other defendants are California Waste Solution owners David and Andy Duong and Tao's partner Andre Jones.
Taxpayers in San Mateo County are out more than a million dollars following an alleged elaborate construction kickback scheme.
Steve, prosecutors have charged James Mercurio, the former manager of Levi's Stadium, and a local contractor with 20 counts of embezzlement and other white-collar crimes.
San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaff says Mercurio illegally funneled construction contracts at the San Mateo County Event Center to his childhood friend in exchange for cash kickbacks of taxpayer dollars.
The taxpayers have a right to see that the money is spent properly and doesn't go into the pocket of a couple of people who decide we can make a little bit of money on our own.
Wagstaff says this case highlights the need for stronger oversight of public works projects.
She and three co-defendants face conspiracy and bribery charges stemming from an alleged scheme to push millions of dollars in contracts to Oakland's recycling contractor in exchange for cash funneled to Tao and her boyfriend.
The other defendants are California Waste Solution owners David and Andy Duong and Tao's partner Andre Jones.
Taxpayers in San Mateo County are out more than a million dollars following an alleged elaborate construction kickback scheme.
Steve, prosecutors have charged James Mercurio, the former manager of Levi's Stadium, and a local contractor with 20 counts of embezzlement and other white-collar crimes.
San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaff says Mercurio illegally funneled construction contracts at the San Mateo County Event Center to his childhood friend in exchange for cash kickbacks of taxpayer dollars.
The taxpayers have a right to see that the money is spent properly and doesn't go into the pocket of a couple of people who decide we can make a little bit of money on our own.
Wagstaff says this case highlights the need for stronger oversight of public works projects.
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