Dublin prison guard charged with sex crimes may not delve into women's criminal pasts
A judge has ruled that the defense attorneys representing an FCI Dublin prison guard headed to trial Tuesday on sex crime charges may not delve with too much detail into the past criminal histories of the women testifying against him.
California prison sex assault survivor released 3 years early because of abuse
A California woman who said she was harassed and groped by multiple officers at FCI Dublin – and then was retaliated against for speaking up about it – was released from custody three years early, successfully arguing that no one should have to withstand sexual abuse as part of their prison sentence.
Correctional officer, aka 'Pocket Boy,' named in new Dublin prison sex abuse lawsuit
Isaac Venegas' nickname is "Pocket Boy" because when incarcerated women disrespected him, he would force them to hold his pocket and walk next to him.
6th Dublin prison guard, aka 'Dirty Dick,' arrested on sex charges; FBI raids home
An FCI Dublin guard nicknamed "Dirty Dick Smith" has been arrested on 12 counts of sexual abuse -- the 6th correctional officer so far to be charged at this prison.
5th Dublin prison guard heads to sex abuse trial; fellow officer to testify against him
Most of the witnesses to testify against John Russell Bellhouse, 39, of Pleasanton are women he allegedly fondled and other prison employees. But for the first time, Ross Klinger, a former correctional officer also charged with sex crimes, is expected to testify against his former colleague.
Aging infrastructure, missing data, and backlog of repairs plague PG&E
A new look at PG&E by independent monitors finds that the company is not keeping up with maintenance and replacement of vital equipment.
Dublin prison sex assault survivor seeks compassionate release after BOP denies
A 44-year-old San Diego woman who said she was harassed and groped by multiple officers at FCI Dublin – and then was retaliated against for speaking up about it – is seeking to get out of prison early, arguing that no one should have to withstand sexual abuse as part of their prison sentence.
Family alleges E. coli from Los Gatos care facility killed their father
A South Bay family says tainted food at a care facility killed their beloved patriarch, just days into a weeks-long stay at a nursing home. A lawsuit has been filed with hopes of getting justice.
Prison sex abuse must be rooted out, Justice official tells wardens
Sexual abuse in the nation’s federal prisons must be rooted out, the Justice Department’s second-highest-ranking leader told prison wardens gathered for their first nationwide training since revelations that a toxic, permissive culture at a California prison allowed abuse to run rampant.
Portion of Highway 84 closed in both directions
Highway 84 near Little Valley Road, located between Sunol and Livermore, is closed in both directions due to a traffic collision.
Q&A: Rare interview with BOP Director Colette Peters about the culture at Dublin prison
BOP Director Colette Peters sat down with KTVU for a rare interview about her visit to FCI Dublin and her current assessment of the culture there.
Independent monitor says Oakland Police Department's 'cultural deficiencies' lingering in latest report
The independent monitor overseeing the Oakland Police Department released its latest report on Thursday. It concludes the department is facing, "very serious questions about its capacity to police itself."