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San Mateo supervisors scrutinize sheriff’s spending for $74,000 table, massage chairs, $600,000 ‘TV’
During Tuesday’s meeting, Supervisor Jackie Speier again questioned the attempted purchase of 10 massage chairs for an ...
Bay Area county votes to remove first female sheriff from office, citing misconduct
The 5-0 vote marks the first time the board has used its authority under Measure A, a 2025 charter amendment approved by 84% ...
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Judge rejects Corpus’ attempt to halt her removal as county sheriff
A San Mateo County Superior Court judge has blocked an effort by Sheriff Christina Corpus to pause her removal from office, allowing the county proceed with her removal following a voter-approved ...
Editorial: Removal of Sheriff Corpus rife with secrecy, lacks due process
San Mateo County supervisors’ star chamber procedures for ousting elected official grossly abuse the power voters gave them.
2 survivors of deadly Lake Tahoe capsizing had life jackets on, officials say
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors says it’s over for embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus, but the sheriff plans to ...
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Sheriff questioned about $600,000 TV, $74,000 conference room table
Supervisor Jackie Speier called out Corpus’ request to buy 10 massage chairs for $6,670 each at an April 22 meeting, and ...