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Bay Area law enforcement tangled in sex scandal

Written on 13 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

The daughter of an Oakland police dispatcher, who began working as a prostitute at age 12, says she had sex with 24 current and former officers from five cities. Oakland’s police chief resigned last week in advance of the revelations,... (Continue reading)

Vons to pay for illegal dumping

Written on 13 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE A judge from Alameda County ordered Safeway, the parent company for six San Luis Obispo County Vons grocery stores, to pay $9.87 million to 42 California counties and two cities for the illegal dumping of chemicals and... (Continue reading)

Alligator guards marijuana stash

Written on 10 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Deputies in Alameda County discovered a 5-foot alligator guarding 35 pounds of marijuana worth $100,000 during a probation compliance check on Wednesday. [SanFranciscoChronicle] “Mr. Teeth,” acted as a deterrent against marijuana thieves, sheriff’s Sgt. J.D. Nelson said. Mr. Teeth’s owner... (Continue reading)