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2 adults, 1 teen steal over $12K in merchandise from SJ mall
(KRON) — On Thursday, the San Jose Police Department arrested three individuals, one of whom was a teenager, for stealing over $12,000 worth of electronic merchandise in San Jose. At approximately 8 p.m. on Monday, a SJPD sergeant and reserve officer working overtime security at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall responded to a theft in […]
South Bay authorities bust organized retail theft ring, arrest 13
Authorities in the South Bay busted an organized retail theft ring earlier this month, arresting 13 suspects and recovering $150,000 worth of stolen merchandise, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday. Working closely with Home Depot, authorities recovered roughly $110,000 worth of stolen goods from the home improvement retailer,...
Former HGTV star sentenced in $10 million fraud case
WASHINGTON — A California man who appeared on an HGTV house flipping show has been sentenced to four years in prison for real estate and financial fraud. Charles “Todd” Hill, 58, of Los Gatos, appeared as one of the featured flippers on HGTV's "Flip It to Win It."
Scotts Valley reviving plan to build mixed-use town center
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. — Scotts Valley is reviving its plan to build a town center on a 16-acre vacant lot located off of Mount Hermon Road. The town center will be a mixed-use development including hundreds of affordable housing units. The road is a prime location as it's off...
49ers used to eat at this historic Santa Cruz restaurant. Now it’s up for sale.
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — One of the oldest restaurants in Santa Cruz is for sale. Its owners are hoping the next steward carries on its storied legacy for another 90-plus years. Bocci’s Cellar has been a local hangout in Santa Cruz’s Harvey West Park area since 1933, according to owners Larry and Gloria Behman. They have owned the property, at 140 Encinal St., since 1985. Now, they are ready to retire and are asking $1.2 million for the building and restaurant. But more importantly, they want to find the right owners to shepherd the restaurant and music venue into its next iteration, as first reported by Lookout Santa Cruz.
Former Leigh High School student says teacher forced her to get abortion
(KRON) — A former Leigh High School student is suing a South Bay school district and a teacher who she claims impregnated her when she was 15. The woman, identified in court documents as “Jane Doe,” filed a civil lawsuit this week against Campbell Union High School District and Leigh High School school teacher Shawn […]
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