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How One FBI Agent Lived Up to His Oath–And Told the Truth
Can the FBI be fixed or is it game over for the world’s most famous law enforcement agency?
Venezuela Stops the US From Deporting Violent Criminals
Several recent crimes in New York City have been attributed to a violent Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua.
Man Charged With Murdering Wife Absent From 5th Attempted Arraignment, Attorney Says ‘Very Unusual’
SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Liren Chen, 27, who was charged with murdering his wife in their Santa Clara home last month, failed to appear in court.
Convicted Sex Offender Who Camped Near San Francisco School with ‘Free Fentanyl’ Sign Gets Probation
SAN FRANCISCO—A homeless registered sex offender who camped across the street from the Stella Maris Academy has been convicted of committing a public nuisance.
California Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty for Cult Leader Who Killed 5 in Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO—The California Supreme Court on Jan. 22 upheld the death penalty for Glenn Taylor Helzer, the leader of a small cult
US Charges 4 Pro-Russian Fighters in Ukraine With War Crimes Against an American
Allegations include torture, threats of sexual assault, forced labor, and a mock execution.
With Retail Theft on the Rise, Walnut Creek Police Have Their Job Cut Out for Them
With the holiday shopping season kicking off, Walnut Creek police say they'll increase patrols in the Broadway Plaza shopping center.
Jury Convicts ‘Silicon Valley’s Party Animal’ of Defrauding Investors of Millions of Dollars
Michael Brent Rothenberg, a former San Francisco venture capitalist who has been dubbed “Silicon Valley’s Party Animal” by Bloomberg, was convicted by a federal
NZ Gangs Brace for Tattoo Ban: Cover With Makeup or Face Arrest
New Zealand’s newly elected government plan to mandate makeovers in its efforts to eradicate gang violence.
Persian Theatrical Company’s U-Haul Stolen in San Francisco, Recovered With Items Missing
A U-Haul containing all the production equipment for a touring Persian theater company’s puppet show “Song of the North” was stolen
Animal Shelter Director Who Stole Record-Breaking $1.5 Million Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison
The former director of a Florida animal shelter has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison for embezzling nearly $1.6 million in funds.
Target Closing 9 Stores, Citing Organized Retail Crime and Safety
Target announced it will close nine stores, citing theft and safety issues.
San Francisco Tows Away Vehicle Loaded With Tickets Hours After Online Exposure
SAN FRANCISCO—The City of San Francisco towed away a vehicle parked two blocks from Safeway Marina
