June 09, 2026 10:24

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FBI Raids Contra Costa Tax Assessor's Office and Homes of Officials

Arnold, Martinez, Pacheco, crime, politics, taxes, investigation, San Mateo County, Contra Costa County, Breaking

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.

This story was originally reported by mercurynews. Read the original article here.

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