Whistleblower outs racist, misogynistic Instagram page at California federal prison

A whistleblower is outing a racist and misogynistic IG page that mocks women getting sexually assaulted, female officers sleeping their way to the top and Black inmates getting thrown in solitary for fun.

California author shares moving account of reunion with teacher credited for changing his life

A Northern California author and Stanford writing fellow has shared a moving story about a long-awaited reunion with a teacher he'd been looking for for almost 20 years. Jamil Jan Kochai said he'd been looking for his 2nd grade teacher so he could thank her for everything she did to change his life.

Pleasant Hill police ask public's help in locating a missing 14-year-old

Pleasant Hill police were calling on the public to help locate a 14-year-old College Park High School student who's been missing since Saturday.

Rally for man shot to death by Sonoma County sheriff's deputies

David Pelaez Chavez's brother said the body camera video shows the 36-year-old man was scared and not a danger to the level of having him shot to death by Sonoma County sheriff's deputies.

Stranded drivers frustrated by sideshows in Oakland, South Bay

Some drivers say they were frustrated after illegal sideshows were held across Oakland and San Jose this weekend, all of which were caught on camera.

San Leandro liquor store feels targeted after recent strong-arm robberies

A San Leandro store worker said she was robbed twice since May and thinks it's the same suspects. Both robberies were caught on camera.

Police: Pennsylvania man facing charges for trying to buy stolen human remains

A Pennsylvania man has been charged with abuse of a corpse, receiving stolen property and other charges after police say he allegedly tried to buy stolen human remains from an Arkansas woman for possible resale on Facebook.

Chipotle releases lemonade-scented candle in a nod to customers who steal the drink

Chipotle knows its free water cups are lemonade-filled. The chain joked with customers and released a lemonade-scented candle before National Lemonade Day.

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.

Zip Trips: Dublin
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Watch as KTVU turns up in Dublin for a live show focusing on the East Bay city.

Where to eat in Dublin?
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Sal Castaneda visits some of Dublin's best restaurants, from Mexican to Japanese

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.

Santa Clara County housed more people in first half of 2022, homeless crisis continues to grow

The data also shows that over 96% of people placed in supportive housing programs in recent years, have remained in their homes. Still, the homeless crisis worsened during the pandemic and advocates say more people are losing their housing than ever before.