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Davis bicyclist killed in crash with teen on e-bike
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (130+ words) A bicyclist was killed in a crash with a teen riding an electric bike on a Davis path, the city's police department said. The collision was reported at 2:48 p.m. Monday, March 2, on a paved multi-use path that runs alongside the Davis…...
Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (739+ words) Re: "Police unit sparks worry" (Page A1, Feb. 22). In its Feb. 20 article, this paper claims San Jose Police Department Neighborhood Quality of Life officers receive advanced crisis intervention training similar to that of counselors. That comparison is misleading. Counselors earn advanced…...
Four ambush-style killings and prison violence all stemmed from North Richmond gang war, police say
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (18+ words) Four ambush-style killings and prison violence all stemmed from North Richmond gang war, police say'The Mercury News...
At least 11 California wild burros killed in mysterious attacks
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (1208+ words) Something is attacking the wild burros who roam the foothills and canyons between Colton and Moreno Valley. At least 11 are dead, and officials aren't sure what kind of animal is the perpetrator or why the attacks in the Reche Canyon…...
Flock plate reader use ends in Cupertino and Saratoga
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (360+ words) SAN JOSE " The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office can no longer use certain automated license-plate readers in the West Valley communities of Cupertino and Saratoga following a vote by the Board of Supervisors, the agency announced Thursday. The board this…...
San Jose police rein in license-plate reader policies as surveillance-tech debate rages
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (863+ words) SAN JOSE " Amid blowback to the spread of automated license-plate readers surveilling Bay Area cities and fears about such technology enabling more immigration enforcement, the San Jose Police Department is reining in its data retention and access for outside agencies,…...
Suspended Bay Area cop who shared nude images of wife taken without her knowledge requests mental health diversion
1+ week, 2+ day ago (823+ words) James Fotherby is expected to return to Napa County Superior Court on March 17, when parties in the case will discuss whether he's suitable for such diversion, which sidesteps jailtime. If approved, he would receive mental health treatment for up to…...
Suspect arrested in Pleasanton double homicide of woman and her son
1+ week, 4+ day ago (271+ words) PLEASANTON " A San Jose man has been arrested in the Wednesday morning fatal shootings of a 67-year-old woman and her 28-year-old son inside their home, police said Friday. Authorities said the man, Allen Swadley, 31, had a prior dating relationship with…...
U.S. citizen, an Army vet, sues U.S., claiming false imprisonment after California immigration raid
1+ week, 5+ day ago (751+ words) A U.S. citizen and Army veteran who was detained by federal immigration authorities for three days last summer filed a civil rights lawsuit against the United States government this week. George Retes, born, raised and still living in Ventura, claims officers…...
Monterey County man arrested for involuntary manslaughter, elder abuse after fatal overdose
1+ week, 5+ day ago (248+ words) MONTEREY " Dannon Black, 36 from Scotts Valley, was arrested and expected to be charged with involuntary manslaughter and elder abuse after a man died while in his care. The case is currently under investigation. Monterey Police Officers responded to a report…...