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FBI Raids Contra Costa Tax Assessor's Office and Homes

09 June 2026 10:24

The FBI conducted coordinated raids at the Contra Costa Tax Assessor's office and homes of two officials. - Search warrants served at the assessor's office on Arnold Drive, Gus Kramer's home in Martinez, and Vince Robb's home in Pacheco.

- The investigation is ongoing, with no specific details released by federal authorities. - Kramer has a history of controversy, including workplace harassment allegations and a dropped land deal probe.

- Robb, recently elected to replace Kramer, is set to take office in January. The raids mark a significant escalation in federal scrutiny of the county's tax assessment operations.

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