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California drops mandatory sentencing for nonviolent drug offenders
With the swipe of a pen Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will finally eliminate mandatory minimum sentencing for nonviolent drug offenses. Senate Bill 73,...Read More
Sen. Wiener introduces legislation to end minimum sentencing for nonviolent drug offenses
New state legislation introduced on Tuesday by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, would end mandatory prison sentences for nonviolent drug offenses and give judges the option of sentencing offenders...Read More
Police bust San Rafael man for possession of meth, paraphernalia after fleeing on bike
Police in San Rafael on Friday arrested a man in connection with possession of methamphetamine after the man fled an officer on a bicycle. Oscar Nunez Rivera, 27, of...Read More
Judge orders PG&E to keep all equipment records, hire tree inspection crew as probation condition
"This failure is upon us because for years, in order to enlarge dividends, bonuses, and political contributions, PG&E cheated on maintenance of its grid..."Read More
Police say Vallejo man followed victim from restaurant, fired at him from vehicle
Police in Vallejo on Thursday arrested a man in connection with attempted murder. Davon Howes, 26, of Vallejo, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, possession of a concealed...Read More
Police arrest suspect with items stolen from students at Hall of Justice field trip
San Francisco police announced Tuesday the arrest of a suspect believed to be involved in an auto burglary near the Hall of Justice. Police officials said on Sept. 23...Read More
Fremont man tells police ethnicity was motive behind assault on woman
Police in Fremont on Thursday arrested a man in connection with a hate crime related to an assault of a woman. Trevor Dicks, 29, of Fremont, was arrested on...Read More
San Mateo burglary suspect caught on video arrested
A man was arrested on suspicion of burglarizing a San Mateo home on Wednesday after the theft was captured on surveillance footage and an officer recognized the suspect as...Read More
Watsonville teen arrested after gun threat
A 14-year-old Watsonville juvenile male was arrested on suspicion of threatening via a social media post to shoot an 18-year-old male at Freedom Alternative School on Monday.Read More
Housekeeper arrested for allegedly stealing from clients’ homes
A housekeeper was arrested on Saturday for allegedly stealing from her clients' homes in Mountain View.Read More
Accused diaper thief nabbed by police
Officers arrested a man Friday night after he allegedly broke into a Petaluma nursing facility and took diapers.Read More
Alleged kid snatcher arrested in Emeryville
A man was arrested in Emeryville Friday on suspicion of attempting to kidnap a 5-year-old, police said.Read More
Friendly neighbor helps thwart burglary
Police arrested a 26-year-old man after a witness spotted him allegedly attempting to burglarize a Vacaville home.Read More
Richmond man who threatened Muslims gets probation
A Richmond man charged with making threats to Muslims took a plea deal in his case last week.Read More
Nudist resort’s water diversion antics exposed
The owner of a clothing-optional resort near Los Gatos was sentenced Monday after pleading no contest to trespassing after she repeatedly diverted water from a creek.Read More
UC doctor gets probation for patient sex abuse
A doctor who worked at the University of California at Berkeley's health center for nearly 22 years was sentenced today to five years' probation.Read More
Man who aimed Taser at SFO travelers sentenced
A man who pleaded no contest last year to pointing a Taser at people's heads in San Francisco International Airport was sentenced to three years probation.Read More
Naked runner wanted to get arrested
.A Petaluma man who told police he wanted to be arrested got his wish Monday evening.Read More