California woman becomes pastor after sex assault at Dublin prison 30 years ago
Valerie Mercadel was sexually abused at the federal prison in Dublin 30 years ago. She became a pastor to help her deal with that trauma. But nothing has erased those dark memories.
Valerie Mercadel was sexually abused at the federal prison in Dublin 30 years ago. She became a pastor to help her deal with that trauma. But nothing has erased those dark memories.
Dublin prison guard says she was forced out for reporting abuse
Tess Korth worked as a federal correctional officer at Dublin's prison for 25 years, in which she reported the abuse of women. Then, she got a letter telling her she was re-assigned to another state. She told them to shove it.
Tess Korth worked as a federal correctional officer at Dublin's prison for 25 years, in which she reported the abuse of women. Then, she got a letter telling her she was re-assigned to another state. She told them to shove it.
Scammers target PG&E customers over SmartMeters, threatening disconnection
PG&E said it has received dozens of reports of the emerging SmartMeter scam, aimed at robbing customers of hundreds, even thousands of dollars.
PG&E said it has received dozens of reports of the emerging SmartMeter scam, aimed at robbing customers of hundreds, even thousands of dollars.
Water tests show what's causing the Oakland Estuary to be muddy brown and slimy green
The murky and muddy mystery about what's in the Oakland Estuary water has been solved. Tests show harmful algae blooms or "red tides" are present in the estuary, as well as the Bay side of Alameda, and in Lake Merritt.
The murky and muddy mystery about what's in the Oakland Estuary water has been solved. Tests show harmful algae blooms or "red tides" are present in the estuary, as well as the Bay side of Alameda, and in Lake Merritt.
Brown water in Oakland Estuary undergoing testing
Scientists are testing the brown, murky water in the Oakland Estuary to determine if there's something harmful in it, following complaints and health fears.
Scientists are testing the brown, murky water in the Oakland Estuary to determine if there's something harmful in it, following complaints and health fears.
Murky, muddy mystery in Oakland Estuary water
Neighbors describe seeing unusually brown or rust-colored water in the Oakland estuary for days, despite the changing tides.
Neighbors describe seeing unusually brown or rust-colored water in the Oakland estuary for days, despite the changing tides.
Unsolved San Francisco homicide gets renewed attention as reward grows to $75K
Six years have passed since someone shot and killed 24-year-old Mitchell Warren while he was walking a friend home in San Francisco. Police and his parents were out in the Tenderloin District bringing renewed attention to this unsolved homicide in hopes of finding new clues.
Six years have passed since someone shot and killed 24-year-old Mitchell Warren while he was walking a friend home in San Francisco. Police and his parents were out in the Tenderloin District bringing renewed attention to this unsolved homicide in hopes of finding new clues.
Oakland clearing out homeless encampment after fire despite opposition from residents
Wood Street in West Oakland is an area that has a number of homeless encampments. The city has started to remove some makeshift homes as part of a larger plan to turn it into an intervention site to help the homeless in the area. It comes one day after a large fire at one encampment.
Wood Street in West Oakland is an area that has a number of homeless encampments. The city has started to remove some makeshift homes as part of a larger plan to turn it into an intervention site to help the homeless in the area. It comes one day after a large fire at one encampment.
Judge orders California to stop denying rent relief applications
A judge has ruled the California Department of Housing and Community Development must stop denying applications for COVID-19 rent relief money, amid a lawsuit filed by tenants’ advocates, who argue the state has unfairly withheld money from low-income renters.
A judge has ruled the California Department of Housing and Community Development must stop denying applications for COVID-19 rent relief money, amid a lawsuit filed by tenants’ advocates, who argue the state has unfairly withheld money from low-income renters.
1 in 3 applications denied California rent relief money, thousands still waiting
More than 85,000 renter households are waiting for their applications to be reviewed in California's emergency rental assistance program and close to 158,000 have been denied, according to an analysis of state data. It comes days before eviction protections are set to expire.
More than 85,000 renter households are waiting for their applications to be reviewed in California's emergency rental assistance program and close to 158,000 have been denied, according to an analysis of state data. It comes days before eviction protections are set to expire.
Unsolved Jane Doe murder case reopened using rootless hair DNA
In 1985, a woman was found shot and killed in a field in Newark. To this day, no one knows who she is. Rootless hair DNA and drawings developed from pictures of her skull may provide the leads to help crack the case and ultimately find the killer.
In 1985, a woman was found shot and killed in a field in Newark. To this day, no one knows who she is. Rootless hair DNA and drawings developed from pictures of her skull may provide the leads to help crack the case and ultimately find the killer.
Woman who reported Dublin prison sexual abuse claims she was target of retaliation
Cherie Dillon is speaking out about her experience at the federal prison in Dublin, revealing that when she reported the sexual abuse of a peer, both women were retaliated against with extra time and solitary confinement.
Cherie Dillon is speaking out about her experience at the federal prison in Dublin, revealing that when she reported the sexual abuse of a peer, both women were retaliated against with extra time and solitary confinement.
Fugitive captured in Taiwan who allegedly stole $3 million from kidnapped SF woman
Police returned to San Francisco from Taiwan on Friday with a fugitive accused of binding a woman with duct tape inside her Bernal Heights home and stealing $3 million more than two months ago.
Police returned to San Francisco from Taiwan on Friday with a fugitive accused of binding a woman with duct tape inside her Bernal Heights home and stealing $3 million more than two months ago.
Defendants on ankle monitors in SF commit violations with little consequence, critics say
Advocates say San Francisco's electronic monitoring system has reduced incarceration and brought important reforms to the city criminal justice system, but critics say it's led to increasingly violent offenders being released who are committing violations with little consequence.
Advocates say San Francisco's electronic monitoring system has reduced incarceration and brought important reforms to the city criminal justice system, but critics say it's led to increasingly violent offenders being released who are committing violations with little consequence.
More than 2 dozen Dublin prison officers reassigned in wake of sex scandal
Roughly 25 managers at the federal prison in Dublin are getting reassigned across the country – perpetuating a problem, not solving it, a union official told KTVU.
Roughly 25 managers at the federal prison in Dublin are getting reassigned across the country – perpetuating a problem, not solving it, a union official told KTVU.
K-9s in question: Bay Area police dogs bite with little consequence
Police dog bites can cause severe injuries but there has never been any legislation proposed or passed in California to regulate K-9s. In the Bay Area, San Jose police lead the pack with the most number of dog bites.
Police dog bites can cause severe injuries but there has never been any legislation proposed or passed in California to regulate K-9s. In the Bay Area, San Jose police lead the pack with the most number of dog bites.
Graphic photos: Police K-9s cause serious injuries throughout the Bay Area
KTVU focused in on about more than a dozen specific cases where police deployed K-9s on people, looking at the injuries they incurred and the reasons the canines were told to "find and bite." Here are their stories:
KTVU focused in on about more than a dozen specific cases where police deployed K-9s on people, looking at the injuries they incurred and the reasons the canines were told to "find and bite." Here are their stories:
By the numbers: How often Bay Area police agencies deploy K-9s to bite
KTVU requested dog bite data from the 25 largest police agencies in the Bay Area as part of a months-long investigation into K-9 use-of-force. Here's what we found:
KTVU requested dog bite data from the 25 largest police agencies in the Bay Area as part of a months-long investigation into K-9 use-of-force. Here's what we found: