7 baby ducks rescued in Alameda County Sheriff's first drone rescue
Drones can map inaccessible terrain, replant areas impacted by wildfires and detect and detonate landmines. And in Alameda County, a drone was used to rescue a group of ducks.
Drones can map inaccessible terrain, replant areas impacted by wildfires and detect and detonate landmines. And in Alameda County, a drone was used to rescue a group of ducks.
Man complains about not feeling well; dies after suicide attempt at Santa Rita Jail
Leonard Brown had called his family to say he wasn't feeling well days before he attempted suicide at Santa Rita Jail, his mother told a lawyer.
Leonard Brown had called his family to say he wasn't feeling well days before he attempted suicide at Santa Rita Jail, his mother told a lawyer.
Whistleblower complaints of mold, asbestos at Dublin prison under scrutiny for sex abuses
A government watchdog has found a "substantial likelihood" the federal Bureau of Prisons committed wrongdoing when it ignored complaints and failed to address asbestos and mold contamination at FCI Dublin, already been under scrutiny for rampant sexual abuse of inmates.
A government watchdog has found a "substantial likelihood" the federal Bureau of Prisons committed wrongdoing when it ignored complaints and failed to address asbestos and mold contamination at FCI Dublin, already been under scrutiny for rampant sexual abuse of inmates.
Alleged car thief appears in court with another stolen vehicle
A woman who was arrested for stealing a vehicle showed up in court with another stolen car, police said.
A woman who was arrested for stealing a vehicle showed up in court with another stolen car, police said.
Another woman sexually assaulted at Dublin prison; seeks witness protection
A second woman who was sexually assaulted by a correctional officer at the FCI Dublin is now coming forward, saying she is so terrified that she has been cutting herself and is seeking witness protection from the government.
A second woman who was sexually assaulted by a correctional officer at the FCI Dublin is now coming forward, saying she is so terrified that she has been cutting herself and is seeking witness protection from the government.
5th officer at Dublin prison charged in widening sex abuse scandal
Enrique Chavez, a cook at FCI Dublin, was indicted on two counts of abusive sexual contact against an incarcerated woman at the all-female facility.
Enrique Chavez, a cook at FCI Dublin, was indicted on two counts of abusive sexual contact against an incarcerated woman at the all-female facility.
Dublin prison has lax security camera oversight despite sex abuse charges
Despite a formal request five years ago to install 52 additional security cameras at the federal prison in Dublin, an aide from U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier said there were "numerous locations" inside the all-women's facility that still did not appear to have the visual oversight, KTVU has learned.
Despite a formal request five years ago to install 52 additional security cameras at the federal prison in Dublin, an aide from U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier said there were "numerous locations" inside the all-women's facility that still did not appear to have the visual oversight, KTVU has learned.
2 Dublin prison officers placed on leave after woman makes 'sugar daddy claim'
Two correctional officers who work at FCI Dublin prison have been "walked off" the job, the day after KTVU published a story involving one of them requesting to be a formerly incarcerated woman's "sugar daddy."
Two correctional officers who work at FCI Dublin prison have been "walked off" the job, the day after KTVU published a story involving one of them requesting to be a formerly incarcerated woman's "sugar daddy."
Person killed on BART tracks along Dublin/Pleasanton line
A person was struck and killed on the BART train tracks along the Dublin/Pleasanton line on Wednesday morning.
A person was struck and killed on the BART train tracks along the Dublin/Pleasanton line on Wednesday morning.
Tech platform offers companies childcare recruitment options, help getting parents back to work
TOOTRiS, a San Diego-based tech platform, offers companies the ability to provide childcare as a recruitment tool.
TOOTRiS, a San Diego-based tech platform, offers companies the ability to provide childcare as a recruitment tool.
'Cultural rot:' U.S. Congressional team tours Dublin prison after sex scandal widens
A trio of Congressional leaders on Monday toured a federal Dublin prison embroiled in a national scandal after four correctional officers – including the former warden – were charged with sex crimes and one of the formerly incarcerated women is now alleging that one of guards preyed on her by digging into her confidential files, too.
A trio of Congressional leaders on Monday toured a federal Dublin prison embroiled in a national scandal after four correctional officers – including the former warden – were charged with sex crimes and one of the formerly incarcerated women is now alleging that one of guards preyed on her by digging into her confidential files, too.
Woman at center of Dublin prison sex scandal says guard used mental health files to prey on her
A woman at the center of a California prison sex scandal has come forward making an explosive new claim: Not only did a correctional officer have an inappropriate sexual relationship with her – but he also dug into her private medical records to uncover her mental frailties and then used those triggers to prey on her.
A woman at the center of a California prison sex scandal has come forward making an explosive new claim: Not only did a correctional officer have an inappropriate sexual relationship with her – but he also dug into her private medical records to uncover her mental frailties and then used those triggers to prey on her.
House Dems demand to see investigation into rapes at Dublin women's prison
The federal Bureau of Prisons has yet to release an audit that examines reports of sexual assault at a federal women’s prison in Dublin where inmates say they’ve been subjected to rampant sexual abuse that has led to the arrests of four employees, including the former warden.
The federal Bureau of Prisons has yet to release an audit that examines reports of sexual assault at a federal women’s prison in Dublin where inmates say they’ve been subjected to rampant sexual abuse that has led to the arrests of four employees, including the former warden.
DOJ probes alleged intimidation at California women's prison nicknamed 'rape club'
The Justice Department says it is gravely concerned about allegations that a high-ranking federal prison official entrusted to end sexual abuse and cover-ups at a women’s prison known as the “rape club” may have taken steps to suppress a recent complaint about staff misconduct.
The Justice Department says it is gravely concerned about allegations that a high-ranking federal prison official entrusted to end sexual abuse and cover-ups at a women’s prison known as the “rape club” may have taken steps to suppress a recent complaint about staff misconduct.
Fatal motorcycle accident in Dublin on I-580
The California Highway Patrol reported a deadly motorcycle crash on Interstate Highway 580 in Dublin.
The California Highway Patrol reported a deadly motorcycle crash on Interstate Highway 580 in Dublin.
Alameda County sheriff's deputy dies unexpectedly following traffic stop
A five-year-veteran of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office died unexpectedly following a traffic stop in Dublin over the weekend.
A five-year-veteran of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office died unexpectedly following a traffic stop in Dublin over the weekend.
Women’s prison in Dublin nicknamed 'the rape club:' AP investigation
An Associated Press investigation has found a permissive and toxic culture at FCI Dublin, enabling years of sexual misconduct by predatory employees and cover-ups that have largely kept the abuse out of the public eye.
An Associated Press investigation has found a permissive and toxic culture at FCI Dublin, enabling years of sexual misconduct by predatory employees and cover-ups that have largely kept the abuse out of the public eye.
Slain Alameda County recruit named honorary deputy
For the newest graduates of the Alameda County sheriff's academy, Friday was a day of mixed emotions. There was joy that they are now law enforcement officers, but it was tempered with sadness because one of their own couldn't be there with them.
For the newest graduates of the Alameda County sheriff's academy, Friday was a day of mixed emotions. There was joy that they are now law enforcement officers, but it was tempered with sadness because one of their own couldn't be there with them.
4 correctional employees at Dublin prison - including warden - charged with sex crimes
Four correctional employees - including the warden - at the federal all-women's prison in Dublin have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with an array of sexual assault crimes in a widening probe that is exposing an apparent abuse-of-power pattern at a single East Bay facility.
Four correctional employees - including the warden - at the federal all-women's prison in Dublin have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with an array of sexual assault crimes in a widening probe that is exposing an apparent abuse-of-power pattern at a single East Bay facility.
Burglars ransack Dublin preschool, take iPads, cameras, and diapers
Officials at a Dublin preschool are in shock after intruders broke in and stole everything, from iPads to diapers.
Officials at a Dublin preschool are in shock after intruders broke in and stole everything, from iPads to diapers.