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Marin

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Robbery, Vehicle Theft and Elder Abuse

Brandon Michael Calhoun, a 21-year-old Novato resident, was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of robbery, vehicle theft and elder abuse—after the victim went to the police station to report him.

Los Angeles

Prosecutors: Locations Where the Alleged Arsonist Torched

Los Angeles County Prosecutors have filed 18 felony counts of arson or attempted arson against South Pasadena resident Javier Adolfo Viera, a man police say torched cars and brush out

Contra Costa

Four Men Facing Real Estate and Conspiracy Charges

A former Livermore mortgage broker, who was already in legal trouble, is facing numerous new charges, including 12 counts of real estate fraud, three counts of criminal conspiracy and one

Contra Costa

Police Arrest Carjacking Suspect

Police arrested a Concord man Tuesday night in connection with a carjacking and subsequent police pursuit that closed down two area schools. Moner Amir, 31, was discovered at a residence

Alameda

Did Toddler See A San Leandro Mom Shot To Death?

OAKLAND — Oakland police Chief Howard Jordan said Thursday that he tried to comfort a 4-year-old boy from San Leandro who saw his mother fatally shot in North Oakland Wednesday

Alameda

Reward Up to $5,000 Offered in Manila Avenue Shooting/Mugging

A reward up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person who shot a Rockridge man in a mugging Saturday night as he

Alameda

Two Livermore Daycare Employees Arrested for Using Swaddling to Abuse Babies

The Livermore Police Department on Wednesday announced the arrests of two employees of a preschool that was shut down in March by the state for care violations. Universal Preschool, known as Sunnyside

Sonoma

Repeat DUI Offender Arrested Once Again for Felony DUI

A Petaluma driver is once again in some trouble after he allegedly caused a traffic accident while being drunk. The Petaluma Police Department arrested Sean Boles, 46, on suspicion of

Orange

Laguna Hills Burglary Suspect Arrested in San Clemente

Citizens in the Los Molinos district of San Clemente may have been startled Monday around 12:30 p.m. as an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy brandished a tactical rifle. The action came

Orange

Parolee Arrested in Citibank Robbery Case

A witness tip led Fountain Valley police to arrest a parolee for allegedly robbing a local bank, police reported. John Mclaughlin, 35, of Long Beach, was taken into custody about 7:48