Crime And Public Safety
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Some big names are already vying to succeed Pamela Price and Sheng Thao. Here’s what happens if the recall results hold
With 207,000 votes counted, both recalls were succeeding by a roughly 2-to-1 margin. Barring a significant change, the results could send shockwaves through the highest levels of the East Bay’s political scene.
LA County increases reward in death of Mitrice Richardson to $25,000
Arrested in 2009 when she couldn't pay her bill at Geoffrey's restaurant in Malibu, deputies released her the next morning. Her body was found nearly a year later.
Voter-approved California Prop. 36 gives law enforcement teeth to rehab drug users and limit theft, officials say
With the measure headed for victory. Southern California prosecutors say their goal is to protect residents and not to fill jails and prisons.
‘Fat Leonard’ will soon learn his fate. But will he pay for the Navy’s worst corruption scandal?
Leonard Glenn Francis is expected to be sentenced to more prison time and be ordered to pay at least $20 million in restitution to U.S. Navy
Driver crashes into tree on I-80, kills passenger in early Saturday crash
The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.
Petaluma police arrest Sonoma man on suspicion of DUI, narcotics possession
Petaluma police have arrested a Sonoma man after detaining him on suspicions of driving under the influence, police said.
Hayward police officers found not liable in Alameda DA’s re-review of 2018 police shooting
Prosecution would not be able to prove shots were not taken in self defense, report found.
Deputies in foot pursuit are mistakenly shot at by ‘vigilante’ at temple near Stockton
Body cam video of the incident records both deputies yelling, "Hey! Sheriff's office!" A voice from across the wall responds, "Sorry! Sorry!"
Shoplifter at Saratoga Safeway tries to make amends
Attempts to pay for stolen merchandise at Santa Cruz store.
If a person is perched perilously on a freeway ramp, call 911
'If they are in the lanes -- the law says they can't do that, and it's dangerous,' a CHP officer says.
Hayward: Man gets 2-year prison term in DUI crash where DA’s office mistakenly didn’t file murder charge
The judge gave Alameda County prosecutors a chance to file an amended murder charge at the last minute, but they elected not to, court records show.
San Jose: Eight arrested in connection with violent crimes
Authorities say the suspects targeted rival gang members and West San Jose residents.
‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot
Jay Johnston, 56, of Los Angeles, joined other rioters in a “heave ho” push against police officers guarding a tunnel entrance to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Two men convicted of robbing off-duty U.S. Secret Service agent at gunpoint in Tustin
DNA helped tie the men to the robbery of an agent returning from a Los Angeles fundraiser attended by President Joe Biden, prosecutors say.
Officers kill man after he shoots Fresno police sergeant in alleged ambush
Despite being hit, the sergeant managed to fire back as officers responded and joined the gunbattle, said the police department's interim chief.
Ebony Alert issued for missing 12-year-old girl in Alameda County
A post on the social media platform X described E'Mari Hay as 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Sophisticated heist crew out of West Hollywood stole millions and eluded police — but not the FBI
They booked Airbnbs, employed surveillance teams, rented stolen cars through a secretive West Hollywood network, and cut through walls to tap bank vaults.
Two people killed in car crash in Hollister-Gilroy area, authorities say
Two people were both found unresponsive at the scene of a crash on Highway 25 south of Bloomfield Avenue.