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Santa Cruz County Supervisors approved a lease for a new Sheriff’s substation in Davenport to improve public safety. The North Coast Sheriff’s Service Center, located at 450 Highway 1, will enhance response times and support the nearby Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument, expected to attract more visitors.
Testimony during the removal hearing for San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus contradicts her claims of no romantic involvement with her chief of staff, Victor Aenlle. Evidence includes a trip to Hawaii where witnesses observed intimate behavior, raising questions about conflict of interest and inappropriate conduct. The hearing will determine if there is cause for her removal from office.
Two students from Terra Nova High School in Pacifica have filed lawsuits against the Jefferson Union High School District, alleging sexual assaults by teachers Paul Spinetti and Ross Robert Ellison. The lawsuits claim the district failed to protect the students and ignored multiple complaints regarding the teachers' misconduct.
Alameda County residents face a scam involving individuals impersonating sheriff’s deputies and U.S. District Court employees, demanding payment to resolve fake warrants. The Sheriff’s Office warns that legitimate agencies never request payment via calls or emails and urges victims to report such incidents. Residents should avoid sending money based on unsolicited communications.
The Coast Cinemas in Fort Bragg will remain open after Desiree and Terry Ramos purchased the theater, which was at risk of closing. The Ramos family plans to enhance the cinema's offerings and engage with the community to determine future improvements.
Eight people suffered injuries in a fire that engulfed a 19-unit apartment complex in San Rafael early Thursday morning, displacing approximately 50 residents. The blaze, which broke out around 5:30 a.m., was contained by 7 a.m. and resulted in at least two rescues by firefighters.
Three key witnesses testified in the removal hearing for San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, alleging an inappropriate relationship with her chief of staff, Victor Aenlle. The hearings follow a 400-page investigation that claimed Corpus fostered a culture of intimidation within her office. Corpus maintains that she is a victim of a resistant culture in the Sheriff’s Office.
El Mil Amores opened in 2023 in San Francisco's Mission District, replacing Regalito Rosticeria. Customers enjoy a variety of Mexico City-inspired brunch dishes, including tres leches pancakes and chilaquiles, while the new location also offers lunch and dinner menus. Despite some under-seasoned dishes, the restaurant's friendly service and communal dining atmosphere attract diners.
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced the launch of three new recovery-focused interim housing programs in San Francisco, adding approximately 200 beds to support individuals facing homelessness and addiction. The programs are part of Lurie's Breaking the Cycle initiative, aimed at transforming the city's approach to homelessness and behavioral health.
Waymo vehicles and Uber and Lyft black cars can return to Market Street below 10th Street starting Tuesday, as part of a pilot program during off-peak hours. This decision follows Mayor Daniel Lurie's reversal of a previous fully car-free policy. Additional incidents reported include a bus driver attacked in San Jose and a thwarted bank robbery in Alameda.