U.S. Rep. Swalwell demands Dublin prison provide immediate legal, mental health services to women

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) sent a letter Friday to the new warden of FCI Dublin asking her why it appears incarcerated women are facing "significant barriers" in talking to their lawyers and demanding that this unconstitutional practice changes immediately. 

Bay Area dad reunites with kids who were allegedly abducted, held overseas

Gaya Viaan is celebrating spending time with his two children again after his ex-wife allegedly kidnapped and held them abroad for two years.

AP Investigation: Former FCI Dublin prison boss beat inmates, climbed ranks

Thomas Ray Hinkle, a high-ranking federal Bureau of Prisons official, was sent to restore order and trust at a women’s prison wracked by a deplorable scandal. Instead, workers say, he left the federal lockup in Dublin, California, even more broken.

California photographer shares story of strangers daily, amassing thousands of photos over almost 7 years

He calls it a labor of love. Nearly every day for almost seven years, Bay Area photographer Brian Molyneaux has stepped out into his community and used the shutter of his camera to connect, taking photos of thousands of strangers he’s met on the street, to learn their story and then offer a window into their lives.

Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap

Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

Former Dublin prison warden found guilty of sex abuse charges

An Oakland jury on Thursday found the former warden of a federal all-women's prison guilty of eight counts of sexual abuse and lying to the FBI in an abuse of power case that has repercussions around the country. 

Aaron Judge returning to New York Yankees

Slugger Aaron Judge has reportedly agreed to return to the New York Yankees. Various sources say that he has agreed to a nine-year deal to stay with the club.

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy named Time's 2022 Person of the Year

Time named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as its 2022 Person of the Year, noting his success as a wartime leader amid the months-long battle with Russia.

Sex abuse charges against former FCI Dublin prison warden now in hands of jury

A jury on Tuesday began deliberating the federal sex abuse case against the former warden of FCI Dublin, Ray J. Garcia. "He lied through his teeth," the prosecutor said.

Santa Clara County DA office to quit Twitter amid rise in hate speech on platform

The Santa Clara County district attorney on Monday announced his office will be leaving Twitter, saying the move was part of "a moral obligation" to combat hate speech. 

Ex-FCI Dublin warden testifies he made mistake with naked video chats

Ray J. Garcia, the former warden of FCI Dublin testified that he made a mistake when he had naked video chats with a woman who was in the custody of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons while she was in a halfway house in Alaska.

San Jose youth counselor suspected of sexually assaulting student in classroom

San Jose police on Monday announced the arrest of a youth counselor accused of sexually assaulting a student inside a classroom at a middle school, and investigators said there could be additional victims.

Former FCI Dublin prison warden tries to explain naked photos on his laptop

Taking the stand on his own behalf, former FCI Dublin Warden Ray J. Garcia tried to explain why he had photos of a naked incarcerated woman on all fours in a cell room on his personal laptop.  

Former FCI Dublin prison warden categorically denies any sexual abuse during trial

For the first time since his arrest last fall on charges that he sexually abused three women incarcerated at FCI Dublin, former warden Ray. J. Garcia took the stand on Thursday, categorically denying that he had any inappropriate or untoward contact with anyone in his care. 

Santa Clara County families to receive $1,000 monthly in guaranteed income program

This project is one of the few that will focus specifically on families experiencing homelessness. Advocates say giving families this money gives them the ability to use the money for what they need the most.