San Leandro councilmember resigns ahead of court appearance for corruption charges

San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo announced his resignation on Monday, two days before he returns to federal court to face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and lying to federal authorities amid allegations he accepted a $2,000 bribe.

Azevedo’s departure from the city of San Leandro halfway through his current term ends a controversial tenure as he refocuses on bringing a resolution to the federal case against him. He is scheduled in court to change his not guilty plea on Wednesday...