San Jose Fire Capt. Mark Moalem is accused of stealing controlled medications, including morphine, that are typically used by paramedics to treat the ill or injured in emergencies.
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Mahan Pushes Plan to Move Homeless into Housing and Treatment
The mayor said the city can use repeat, non-violent misdemeanor charges to work with the Mental Health and Drug Courts to help compel people to engage in treatment.
Two SJ Police Officers Stabbed during Arrest, One Hurt Seriously
The San Jose Police Officers’ Association said the stabbing suspect was on probation and was wanted on a felony warrant.
DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest in 1977 Murder of San Mateo Woman
The DA's Cold Case Unit said the body of Jeanette Ralston, then 24-years-old and living in San Mateo, was found in the back seat of her Volkswagen Beetle near a San Jose apartment complex in 1977. Police said she had been strangled and raped, and the killer had tried unsuccessfully to burn the car.
CA Democrats in Sacramento Backed into a Corner over Teen Sex Solicitation Bill
Republicans in the California Legislature are increasingly pushing Democrats on child sex crimes bills. The supermajority is growing more divided about it.
DA Decides Not to File Charges in Morgan Hill Nazi Flag Incident
In March, a Nazi flag was hung on the north Morgan Hill overpass in where supporters of President Donald Trump had gathered for a political demonstration.
Four Members of Theft Ring Charged with Stealing $65K in Goods from Home Depot Stores
The hardware giant’s stores in Santa Clara County were burglarized at least 15 times. A Home Depot in Emeryville was hit 24 times.
CHP Arrests Boulder Creek Man for Double Murder in Santa Cruz Mountains
One of the murder victims had left a chilling message on Facebook one day before his body was found, identifying the man who would be arrested for his murder.
U.S. Cities Looking to Mayor Mahan as City OKs Arresting Homeless People Who Refuse Housing
The New York Times today put the mayor in the national spotlight for leading the city council in a plan to threaten homeless people who don’t accept offers of shelter, saying it’s the latest sign of frustrations over tent encampments in California.
San Jose Police Arrest Seven Bay Area Men for Soliciting Sex with Children
The suspects, from San Jose, Sunnyvale, Fremont and Oakland, used social media applications earlier this month believing they were communicating with a juvenile under 14 years of age, according to police.
Omar Torres Pleads No Contest to Three Felony Child Molestation Charges
The convictions of Omar Torres stole the headlines from Election Day voting to replace the former council member, who resigned in November shortly before his arrest.
Two Boulder Creek Friends Shot to Death, Bodies Found in Santa Cruz Mountains
One victim left a chilling Facebook post the day before his body was found next to his friend in a pickup truck. Both men were shot to death, according to the Santa Clara County medical examiner.
DA Says San Jose Police Lawfully Killed Man on Shooting Spree
Police said Robert Rivera Jr.’s refusal to drop his gun, and deliberate motion pointing his firearm in the direction of officers made clear his intent that night was ‘to commit suicide by cop.’
CA Lawmakers Move to Stop AI-Based Price Discrimination
AI can help businesses charge you more based on how it evaluates your personal history and desires. California lawmakers want to end that price discrimination.
DA Undercover Sting Catches San Jose Body Shop Owner Inflating Insurance Damage Claim
Jairon Escobar, owner and operator of Radiator & Body Parts in San Jose, was charged with jacking up an insurance damage estimate on a “newly purchased” bait car with a single dent to include thousands in damages that did not exist.
San Jose Immigration Lawyer Extradited From Central Asia, Charged with $52M Fraud
Danhong Chen and her business partner and ex-spouse, Jianyun Ye, were indicted by a federal grand jury in March 2019 for committing fraud to obtain immigration benefits for foreign investors. Ye pleaded guilty in 2021 and served a year in prison.
