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Los Angeles

Man Accused of Drugging, Raping Woman in Pasadena Home

A 39-year-old man accused of torturing, drugging and raping an unconscious woman in his Pasadena home is being held on $1.4 million bail, facing a host of felony charges, while the victim remained hospitalized with

Los Angeles

Arrests Made In Commerical Window-Smash Burglaries

A man and woman were arrested Wednesday in connection with a series of store burglaries in town. Arrested were Andrew Martin, 47, and Gloria Quintero, 46, both from Ontario. The

Contra Costa

Former Northgate High Coach Accused Of Sex Crimes With A Minor

A former assisant water polo coach at Northgate High is facing charges of having illegal sex with a minor, according to a story in the San Francisco Chronicle. Former assistant water

Contra Costa

Danville Man Convicted of Stealing Trade Secrets From Previous Employer

A Danville man was convicted in federal court on April 24 of conspiring to gain unauthorized access to his former employer’s computer system, computer intrusion and trade secret offenses, according to United

Alameda

Alameda Man —Teacher in Union City — Arrested on Suspicion of Child Molestation

A longtime Union City teacher who lives in Alameda was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of engaging in sexual acts with a minor, authorities said. Michael William Howey, 47, a third

San Diego

Flash Bang Used in Early Morning Ramona Gang Arrests

In an early morning operation Thursday, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s Gang Enforcement Detail arrested two Ramona residents suspected of gang-related activities. Tomas Martinez, 44 and Angelina Ruiz, 35,

San Diego

Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Oceanside Stabbing

A transient was behind bars today on suspicion of fatally stabbing another man during a quarrel about noise in an Oceanside parking lot. Bruce Eric Hunt, 52, allegedly confronted the

Orange

San Juan Woman Suspected of a Smash-n-Grab

Laguna Beach Police suspect a San Juan Capistrano resident is responsible for a smash-and-grab, the Coastline Pilot reported. According to the paper, a woman reported Monday night that someone broke

Orange

Vons Shoppers Help Tackle Alleged Purse Thief

A handful of shoppers, including an off-duty police officer, helped capture a Seal Beach man who allegedly stole a purse from a woman’s shopping cart Tuesday evening, officials said. Officers arrested

Orange

Rescued Hiker Charged with Drug Possession

A 19-year-old who spent nearly four days lost in Orange County’s Trabuco Canyon is facing a felony drug charge today because methamphetamine was allegedly found in his vehicle when authorities