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Jury finds Richmond man guilty of trafficking young girl for sex work
A jury in Contra Costa County found a man guilty of trafficking a girl in the city of Richmond, the District Attorney's Office said Monday. Jamarr Victor, 41, was convicted of trafficking a 16-year-old girl for a commercial sex act, pimping and pandering a minor, unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Jury finds Richmond man guilty of trafficking young girl for sex work
A jury in Contra Costa County found a man guilty of trafficking a girl in the city of Richmond, the District Attorney’s Office said Monday. Jamarr Victor, 41, was convicted of trafficking a 16-year-old girl for a commercial sex act, pimping and pandering a minor, unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor and being a felon in possession of a firearm. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly regional roundup in your inbox.
SFDA charges construction company, 3 supervisors in deadly 2023 trench collapse
A construction company and three project supervisors were charged in the death of an employee who was crushed when a trench collapsed in San Francisco in 2023, the district attorney's office said Monday. Alameda County resident Javier Romero, 25, was killed after he became trapped under 8 feet of dirt when a trench collapsed in the area of Oak and Divisadero streets in San Francisco on Sept.
SFDA charges construction company, 3 supervisors in deadly 2023 trench collapse
A construction company and three project supervisors were charged in the death of an employee who was crushed when a trench collapsed in San Francisco in 2023, the district attorney's office said Monday. Alameda County resident Javier Romero, 25, was killed after he became trapped under 8 feet of dirt when a trench collapsed in the area of Oak and Divisadero streets in San Francisco on Sept. 28, 2023.
SF DA charges construction company, 3 supervisors in fatal 2023 trench collapse
A construction company and three project supervisors were charged in the death of an employee who was crushed when a trench collapsed in San Francisco in 2023, the District Attorney’s Office said Monday. Alameda County resident Javier Romero, 25, was killed after he became trapped under 8 feet of dirt when a trench collapsed in the area of Oak and Divisadero streets in San Francisco on Sept. 28, 2023.
Sebastopol man allegedly runs wild, pouring booze on cars, throwing pumpkins
A Sebastopol man was arrested this week after allegedly pouring alcohol on cars, throwing a pumpkin and assaulting people, police said Saturday. On Friday, police arrested a 45-year-old man after receiving a series of calls related to him spanning three hours over several locations throughout Sebastopol, the department said. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly regional roundup in your inbox.
Windsor woman arrested on suspicion of fentanyl dealing
A woman in Windsor was arrested on suspicion of dealing fentanyl , police said Thursday. On Wednesday at about 4 a.m., officers in Windsor stopped a car for code violations on U.S. Highway 101 by the Airport Boulevard off-ramp. Behind the wheel was Windsor resident Kaitlyn Lemos, 34. Police allege that when asked to exit her vehicle, Lemos attempted to conceal a glass tube commonly used to inhale narcotics between the seat and the center console.
Richmond man pleads guilty to Pleasanton, SF crimes
A Richmond man pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a robbery in 2024 and weapons crimes this year, the U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday. Mario Robinson, 35, pleaded guilty to robbing a CVS store in Pleasanton in July 2024 and for being a felon in possession of a fully-automatic handgun and ammunition, prosecutors said. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly regional roundup in your inbox.
Windsor woman arrested on suspicion of fentanyl dealing
A woman in Windsor was arrested on suspicion of dealing fentanyl, police said Thursday. On Wednesday at about 4 a.m., officers in Windsor stopped a car for code violations on U.S. Highway 101 by the Airport Boulevard off-ramp. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly regional roundup in your inbox. Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in. Please visit My Account to manage your account.
2 arrested for allegedly pulling gun on father, assaulting mother at fast food restaurant
Two people were arrested on suspicion of assaulting two parents with their child at a fast food restaurant in San Jose in August, police said Thursday. On Aug. 3 just before 9 p.m., a man and a woman with their young daughter were in a fast food restaurant in the 1100 block of South King Road in San Jose when a woman physically assaulted the mother after an altercation. The father attempted to intervene and the male suspect began to assault him, according to police.
2 arrested for allegedly pulling gun on father, assaulting mother at fast food restaurant
Two people were arrested on suspicion of assaulting two parents with their child at a fast food restaurant in San Jose in August, police said Thursday. On Aug. 3 just before 9 p.m., a man and a woman with their young daughter were in a fast food restaurant in the 1100 block of South King Road in San Jose when a woman physically assaulted the mother after an altercation. The father attempted to intervene and the male suspect began to assault him, according to police.
2 arrested for allegedly pulling gun on father, assaulting mother at fast food restaurant
2 arrested for allegedly pulling gun on father, assaulting mother at fast food restaurant Two people were arrested on suspicion of assaulting two parents with their child at a fast food restaurant in San Jose in August, police said …
San Jose man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after unprovoked stabbing
Police in San Jose arrested a man who allegedly approached and stabbed a stranger in September, the department said Thursday. On Sept. 26, officers were sent to a San Jose hospital after receiving a report of a man with stab wounds. The victim told police he had been walking in the area of Branham Lane and Kingspark Drive when a man unknown to him approached him; the suspect grabbed the man and stabbed him multiple times before leaving the scene.
Prosecutors describe ‘house of horrors’ where San Jose child died due to asthma attack
The parents of a little girl who died due to an asthma attack in a home allegedly infested with mold, cockroaches, garbage and pet feces have been charged with felony child neglect, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday. The 8-year-old girl’s uncle is also charged with sexually molesting a child in the home. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly regional roundup in your inbox.
Residents in Santa Rosa asked to check yards for missing woman with dementia
The Brief Police in Santa Rosa say a 78-year-old woman with dementia went missing on Monday. Residents in Julliard Park, south of A Street, and surrounding neighborhoods are asked to please check their yards for Marsha Wilson. She was last seen leaving a home on the 700 block of Oak Street in Santa Rosa at around 8 a.m. on Monday. SANTA ROSA, Calif. Police in Santa Rosa are asking some residents to check their yards for a woman with dementia who went missing Monday.
Residents in Santa Rosa asked to check yards for missing woman with dementia
Photo of missing woman provided by the Santa Rosa Police Department. Police in Santa Rosa are asking some residents to check their yards for a woman with dementia who went missing Monday. Residents asked to check yards Residents in Julliard Park, south of A Street, and surrounding neighborhoods are asked to please check their yards for Marsha Wilson. According to police, she previously went missing in February and was found hiding in the bushes of a yard in her neighborhood.
Residents in Santa Rosa asked to check yards for missing woman with dementia
Police in Santa Rosa say a 78-year-old woman with dementia went missing on Monday. • Residents in Julliard Park, south of A Street, and surrounding neighborhoods are asked to please check their yards for Marsha Wilson. • She was last seen leaving a home on the 700 block of Oak Street in Santa Rosa at around 8 a.m. on Monday. SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Police in Santa Rosa are asking some residents to check their yards for a woman with dementia who went missing Monday.
3 people found dead in Marin County residence Sunday evening
Deputies in Marin County on Sunday evening found three deceased people in a residence, the Sheriff’s Office said. Just after 5 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting gunshots inside a residence on Strawberry Circle in the unincorporated community of Strawberry by Mill Valley. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the Marin County newsletter in your inbox. Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.
Parcel tax on November ballot would fund struggling West Contra Costa Unified
Declining enrollment and millions in cuts led the school district that serves communities along the western corridor of Contra Costa County to place a measure on November's ballot that would continue a parcel tax that voters have agreed to three times since 2004. Measure V would bolster the West Contra Costa Unified School District, which serves 56 schools and 25,000 students from El Cerrito to Hercules, including Richmond, which has the second-largest population in the county.
Parcel tax on November ballot would fund struggling West Contra Costa Unified
Declining enrollment and millions in cuts led the school district that serves communities along the western corridor of Contra Costa County to place a measure on November’s ballot that would continue a parcel tax that voters have agreed to three times since 2004. Measure V would bolster the West Contra Costa Unified School District, which serves 56 schools and 25,000 students from El Cerrito to Hercules, including Richmond, which has the second-largest population in the county.
Measure O aims to simplify Concord’s business tax structure
Concord voters will be asked in November whether to approve an update to the city’s decades-old business tax structure that backers say places a bigger financial burden on small businesses. According to the city, Measure O simplifies Concord’s nearly 40-year-old business license tax structure to ensure smaller local businesses do not pay a higher percentage than larger businesses and corporations. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human.
Investigators believe teen mother of deceased ‘Baby Angelita’ may have run over the infant
A newborn infant found deceased in Monterey County over two months ago may have been run over by a vehicle being driven by the baby’s 14-year-old mother, county and federal law enforcement said Thursday at a press conference. An infant dubbed “Baby Angelita” was found deceased on Aug. 1, and detectives determined that the child’s 14-year-old mother had been impregnated by her own father, Sergio Galvez Perez. An Amber Alert went out for both of them on Sept.
Monterey County investigators believe teen mother of deceased ‘Baby Angelita’ may have run over the infant
Monterey County investigators believe teen mother of deceased ‘Baby Angelita’ may have run over the infant
Monterey County investigators believe teen mother of deceased ‘Baby Angelita' may have run over the infant
A newborn infant found deceased in Monterey County over two months ago may have been run over by a vehicle being driven by the baby's 14-year-old mother, county and federal law enforcement said Thursday at a press conference. An infant dubbed "Baby Angelita" was found deceased on Aug. 1 and detectives determined that the child's 14-year-old mother had been impregnated by her own father, Sergio Galvez Perez. An Amber Alert went out for both of them on Sept.
Grandmother in Monterey County ‘Baby Angelita’ incest case arrested
A grandmother of a newborn baby found dead in a suspected incest case in Monterey County in August was arrested on suspicion of multiple crimes, the sheriff's office said Tuesday.
Grandmother in Monterey County ‘Baby Angelita' incest case arrested
NBC Universal, Inc. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office had been working with the FBI and Mexican authorities to rescue the 14-year-old. A grandmother of a newborn baby found dead in a suspected incest case in Monterey County in August was arrested on suspicion of multiple crimes, the sheriff's office said Tuesday.
Grandmother in ‘Baby Angelita’ case arrested Tuesday
A grandmother of a newborn baby found dead in a suspected incest case in Monterey County in August was arrested on suspicion of multiple crimes, the Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. Ofelia Garcia Ortega, 36, was served with an arrest warrant Tuesday at a courthouse in Salinas on suspicion of displaying or possessing a forged identification card, permitting a child to suffer or be endangered, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. This is NOT a paywall.
6 Marin County parolees, probationers arrested on suspicion of drug, weapon crimes
A multi-agency investigation into parolees resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and a weapon and led to the arrest of six people last week, the Novato Police Department said. Novato police, along with state and county law enforcement, carried out compliance checks for people in Marin County who are on active parole or probation. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the Marin County newsletter in your inbox.
Police hope public can help them locate missing Lagunitas man with autism
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office is hoping the community can help them locate a man with autism who was last seen in Lagunitas on Friday. August O’Bryan, 18, was last seen Friday at his parents’ home in Lagunitas. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the Marin County newsletter in your inbox. Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in. Please visit My Account to manage your account.
Napa County voters asked to approve sales tax measure for wildfire prevention, land preservation
VOTERS THROUGHOUT NAPA COUNTY will be asked whether to approve a measure on November's ballot that would add a half-cent sales tax to raise funds for wildfire prevention and land preservation. Measure B, or the Napa County Wildfire Preparedness, Watershed Protection and Open Space Preservation Ac t, would impose a one-half of 1% sales tax in both incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county for 18 years beginning in April 2027.
57 years later: Jane Doe identified after being found strangled in Oakland hotel
Police in Oakland in conjunction with the FBI have identified a Jane Doe found dead in the city 57 years ago, the Police Department said Thursday. On Oct. 2, 1969, at about 3:30 p.m., officers in Oakland responded to the former Hotel St. Louis at 539 Seventh St. after receiving a report of a woman found dead in a room there. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly regional roundup in your inbox.
Sitting on a bounty of tax revenue, Yountville asks voters to raise its appropriations limit
The quaint town of Yountville in Napa County has the opposite problem of most communities with measures on the ballot this November: it has raised so much money through local taxes that it is now asking voters to raise its appropriations limit. According to state law, municipalities are restricted in the total amount of tax revenue they can legally spend each fiscal year. The limit is adjusted annually using factors such as population changes and the cost of living. This is NOT a paywall.
St. Helena voters to decide half-cent sales tax measure in November
Voters in St. Helena will be asked to approve a half-cent sales tax measure in November to bolster the city’s general fund. Measure S was unanimously approved for the ballot by the City Council and, if passed, would generate an estimated $2 million annually. It requires a simple majority to pass. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly regional roundup in your inbox. Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.
Napa County voters asked to approve sales tax measure for wildfire prevention, land preservation
VOTERS THROUGHOUT NAPA COUNTY will be asked whether to approve a measure on November’s ballot that would add a half-cent sales tax to raise funds for wildfire prevention and land preservation. Measure B, or the Napa County Wildfire Preparedness, Watershed Protection and Open Space Preservation Act, would impose a one-half of 1% sales tax in both incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county for 18 years beginning in April 2027.
Former airline pilot, girlfriend convicted of child sex abuse, East Bay DA says
Getty Images File image. A former airline pilot and his girlfriend were convicted of child sexual abuse, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. Florida resident Rustom Bhagwagar, 35, a former pilot for Delta Airlines, was arrested at the San Francisco International Airport in July 2025 by the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office and was held on $15 million bail. He was charged with 24 felonies related to the repeated sex abuse of a young girl.
Marin County brothers arrested on suspicion of drug, weapons crimes
Two brothers were arrested on suspicion of drug dealing and other crimes, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. Julian Angulo, 19, and Ernesto Angulo, 29, were booked on suspicion of multiple narcotics and weapons-related crimes following a weeks-long investigation, the Sheriff’s Office said. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the Marin County newsletter in your inbox.
Fort Bragg woman sentenced for stealing veterans’ prescription medication from mail
A Fort Bragg woman was sentenced to a year in federal prison last week for tampering with mail containing prescription medication and vape products, federal prosecutors said. Last week, Carrie Wallace pleaded guilty in April to using her position as a U.S. Postal Service employee to gain access to and then steal mail containing prescription medications and vaping products, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California said. This is NOT a paywall.
Former undersheriff pleads guilty as Santa Clara County corruption saga ends
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Former undersheriff pleads guilty as Santa Clara County corruption saga ends
A former undersheriff in Santa Clara County pleaded guilty to felony bribery, the District Attorney’s Office announced Monday. Rick Sung was second in command to former Sheriff Laurie Smith and was charged with taking part in a scheme to leverage the issuance of gun permits to get Apple computers and a luxury suite at San Jose Sharks games. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox.
After 2-week closure, Monterey County Government Center to fully reopen Tuesday
The Monterey County Government Center in Salinas, which has been shut down for more than two weeks, will reopen Tuesday, the county said. The center on Alisal Street will be open beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox. Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in. Please visit My Account to manage your account.
Air District expands smoke advisory for North Bay through Monday due to Chileno Fire
The Bay Area Air District on Sunday night issued an air quality advisory for the North Bay through Monday due to wildfire smoke from the Chileno Fire burning in Marin County. A health advisory for smoke generated by the 341-acre blaze has been issued for Sonoma and Marin counties but could expand to other counties. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox.
Measure I asks Windsor voters to raise sales tax to 10.25% to pay for essential services
The town of Windsor has placed a 1% sales tax measure on November’s ballot to augment the general fund in the wake of budget shortfalls. The Town Council voted in July to put Measure I on the ballot in the hopes of generating an estimated $5.7 million annually to tackle a projected $4 million to $5 million general fund shortfall beginning next fiscal year. The town’s general fund pays for everything from essential services to repairing potholes. This is NOT a paywall.
Rohnert Park puts half-cent sales tax measure on November ballot in wake of deficit
Rohnert Park has a proposed half-cent sales tax on the November ballot that the City Council hopes will address a deficit and bolster public safety. Measure K, if passed by a majority of voters, is estimated to generate $5.5 million annually. The City Council voted to place it on the ballot to raise funds for public safety and maintain and improve infrastructure. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox.
Monterey County hopes government center will reopen as early as next week
The Monterey County Government Center in Salinas that has been shut down for two weeks due to a sewer line malfunction is set to reopen as soon as early next week, the county said Thursday. The county announced the center’s closure on Sept. 3 after an extensive sewer line malfunction occurred that mostly affected the building’s first floor, which contains customer service for several departments.
Santa Clara County sheriff’s deputy arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography
A deputy with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of child sex abuse material, the San Jose Police Department said Monday. On Saturday just after 10 a.m., officers were flagged down by a person who said she discovered child pornography at a suspect’s residence in San Jose. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox.
Fake rideshare driver gets 150 years in prison for series of sexual assaults in SF
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Fake rideshare driver gets 150 years in prison for series of sexual assaults in SF
A man was sentenced to 150 years to life in prison for a series of rapes committed under the guise of being a rideshare driver in San Francisco, the District Attorney’s Office said Monday. Orlando Vilchez Lazo, 44, received six life sentences after being convicted of 12 felony counts of kidnapping and violent sexual assaults between 2013 and 2018. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox.
Sausalito city manager resigns after arrest, interim manager appointed
Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes has resigned after her arrest in July, and an interim manager has been appointed. “Our hearts are with Elaine and her family, and we stand behind her as she takes this time to focus on her health and healing,” Mayor Steven Woodside said Friday in a statement after a closed City Council session on Tuesday.
Timber, Plaskett fires show increased containment, minimal growth Sunday
Containment of Monterey County’s two wildfires increased Sunday as crews continue to battle the blazes plaguing the coast. The Plaskett Fire burning in the southern area of the county was 37% contained Sunday night, up from 31% Saturday. It has burned 29,862 acres. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox. Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in. Please visit My Account to manage your account.
Saint Mary’s rugby player, 19, dies during training run; fund set up in his honor
A member of the men’s rugby team at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga died during a training run on Friday, the school said. College sophomore Dominic Peterson, 19, died after experiencing a medical emergency during a training run with his Gaels rugby teammates in Moraga, the school announced. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox. Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.
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