Dozens of women detail rape and retaliation at Dublin prison, real reform is questioned

Over the course of eight months, KTVU has spoken with more than three dozen women who say they have been sexually assaulted or witnessed such abuse at FCI Dublin. Many who spoke up were retaliated against.

East Bay woman turns lifelong fascination for British royals into children's book

Curiosity led to an East Bay woman's fascination with the British Royal Family, particularly Queen Elizabeth II. She's authored a children's book based on the Royals and even traveled to Great Britain to witness her Royal Highnesses Platinum Jubilee celebration.

Alameda County sheriff's deputy charged in slayings of married couple

Devin Williams Jr. was also charged with the special circumstances of murder to avoid lawful arrest after he initially fled the Dublin home of Benison and Maria Tran.

Dublin prison guard threatened to kill woman if she snitched on him for having sex: suit

A woman identified as M.R. alleged that she was sexually abused and then threatened by former Correctional Officer Ross Klinger who said he would kill her with a pitchfork if she broke up with him.

Mother of deputy accused in double killing says she warned him against relationship

The mother of an Alameda County sheriff's deputy accused in a shooting that left a married couple dead in Dublin says her son had been in a romantic relationship with one of the victims, the deputy's mother told KTVU Thursday.

These are the most unaffordable cities in California

All nine California cities placed in the top 10 list of most unaffordable cities in America.

Dublin prison cook 3rd officer to plead guilty in sex abuse scandal

A third correctional officer at the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin is expected to plead guilty to having "abusive sexual contact" with incarcerated women, his lawyer told the court.

Dublin prison correctional officer under investigation dies by suicide

A correctional officer at the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin who was under investigation has died by suicide, the Solano County Coroner's Office said. 

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.

High heat brings day of wildfires to Bay Area

High heat and dry conditions, created a busy day for firefighters across the Bay Area and more of the same is expected for Tuesday.

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.

Fireworks for sale despite drought-related fire dangers

The National Fire Protection Association says fireworks are responsible for more than 8,000 fires. Tuesday was the first day of so-called 'safe and sane' fireworks sales and inventories are already low.

Dublin prison officer made California woman engage in sex acts with cellmate, claim alleges

Three more women are coming forward with allegations of sexual harassment against correctional officers at the federal prison in Dublin, claiming the guards forced them to have sex with each other and show them their naked bodies.

Same man steals from 2 East Bay luxury car dealerships using fake ID

A luxury car dealer in the East Bay has a warning for other businesses about an alleged thief who struck at least twice in two cities. The sales manager tells us the alleged thief uses fake ID to purchase expensive cars.

58 people have died at Santa Rita Jail since 2014; interfaith group demands change

An interfaith group is demanding that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors make changes at the Sheriff's Office after 58 people have died at Santa Rita Jail since 2014.