Alan Wapner's home was searched as part of a federal investigation on July 28, 2026 — Last updated September 5, 2026

Media resources

Press Kit

Fact sheets, key documents, and verified data for journalists, researchers, and community members covering the federal investigation into Alan Wapner.

July 28, 2026

FBI raid date

Search warrants executed at Wapner's Ontario residence and Lizarraga's home and office

FBI

Reported agencies

The FBI executed the July 28 search warrants. IRS Criminal Investigation participation has been reported by local outlets; that has not been confirmed by federal authorities and should be treated as reported, not verified.

22 years

Negotiated extension length

El Prado Golf Course sublease extended through August 31, 2047 — approved without competitive bidding after the County authorized exclusive negotiations with El Prado Development LLC on February 11, 2025.

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News articles published

Coverage by LA Times, CBS News LA, ABC7, Daily Bulletin, SBC Sentinel, Press Enterprise, and others

Nov. 2026

District 3 election

Alan Wapner withdrew from the Ontario mayoral race on August 7, 2026 and subsequently filed to seek another term representing City Council District 3.

2011–2026

Documented contribution pattern

Shih-associated LLC contributions to local SBC candidates spanning 15 years

Fact sheets & documents

Verified summaries drawn from public records, campaign finance filings, and published reporting.

Core Documents

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Investigation Overview

A concise summary of the July 28, 2026 FBI raid, the agencies involved, and the scope of the federal investigation.

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El Prado Golf Course — County Lease, Competitive-Bidding Decision & Campaign Finance Timeline

February 2025 exclusive negotiation authorization → April 2025 22-year extension (through August 31, 2047) approved without competitive bidding → Sultana Properties late-payment record → Wapner campaign contributions → Shih civil litigation → July 2026 FBI searches.

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Campaign Finance Summary

Documented contributions from El Prado Development LLC, Soquel Rincon LLC, and other Shih-associated entities to Wapner, Hagman, and other San Bernardino County candidates.

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Community Impact

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Treasure Banquet Hall — Family Allegations

Summary of the Treasure Banquet Hall family's allegations, including the reported 18-month power shutoff and permit denial, and contact by the SBC DA's Office and FBI.

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Airport Land Deal Allegations

SBC Sentinel reporting on allegations that Wapner pressured Ontario International Airport staff to make 200 acres available for sale to campaign donors.

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Media Coverage

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Media Coverage Index — 30+ Published Articles

Indexed list of 30+ verified news articles from LA Times, CBS News LA, ABC7, Daily Bulletin, SBC Sentinel, Press Enterprise, and other outlets, with dates, headlines, and source URLs.

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Primary sources

All materials are drawn from or cross-referenced against these primary sources.

SBC Sentinel Los Angeles Times CBS News Los Angeles Daily Bulletin ABC7 Los Angeles California Secretary of State Wapner Form 460/497 filings — City of Ontario NetFile Ontario FPPC reporting portal

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