Sunday Links: Local Investor Under Investigation for Allegedly Trafficking at Least Ten Women
Michael Gerold, an SF-based entrepreneur, "social climber," and former US Army captain, is accused of forcing at least ten women into sex work. Gerold, who’s been dubbed “the Epstein of the West,” threatened to sue his alleged victims if the Standard published their piece. [SF Standard]. Bay...
Cain Velasquez released on parole
Cain Velasquez has been granted parole and released from prison. Velasquez posted a message over the weekend stating that he is scheduled to leave prison on February 15. Footage of him being released was posted to social media on Sunday by ACD MMA: Velasquez pleaded no contest to charges of attempted murder, felony...
A Lost Northern California Town That Whispers Stories Of Long Ago
Waves crash along the rugged Sonoma County coast. A wooden fortress rises above the cliffs like it doesn’t belong. Fort Ross feels frozen in time. Russian settlers built this remote colony in 1812, creating the southernmost edge of their Pacific empire far from home. What followed was a rare...
1 shot at San Jose nightclub
(KRON) — One person was shot inside a nightclub in San Jose early Sunday morning, according to the San Jose Police Department. The shooting happened on the 90 block of south 2nd Street at 12:46 a.m. Officers responded and found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The man was taken to the […]
Milpitas Cops Bust Oakley Suspect In Holy House Heists
Milpitas police say they have arrested a man they allege was behind a string of September burglaries at several local houses of worship, after a mix of community-shared surveillance video, tips, and detailed officer reports helped point detectives to a suspect. What Milpitas Police Say. According to a Facebook post...
Suspect shot by police near Fremont elementary school
(KRON) — One person was shot by police in Fremont at about 10:45 p.m. Saturday, according to the Fremont Police Department. The shooting happened near the intersection of Alta Drive and Racine Avenue, near John G. Mattos Elementary School. “At this time, we can confirm that there was an officer-involved shooting,”...
Laundry argument leads to stabbing with kitchen knife, Fremont police say
(KRON) — An argument over laundry led to a victim being stabbed with a large kitchen knife, according to the Fremont Police Department. FPD said officers responded on Feb. 4 to a Birchwood Terrace apartment building to investigate a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. The victim received medical aid from...
Cal Poly’s Cardinal Classic Participation Cancelled
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Due to renovation and permitting delays at Stanford Softball Stadium and potential foul weekend weather in Santa Clara County, the Cal Poly softball program’s participation in the Feb. 13-15 Cardinal Classic I was cancelled late Thursday evening. The Stanford Athletics Department’s full statement...
Stanford spent $50 million on a new stadium. Then it botched the opening.
Stanford forget to check in with the county about their brand-new stadium.
CAMPUS: District budget cuts put teachers and resources at risk
With the SCUSD facing a financial deficit of $30 million, budget cuts are back on the table and set to bring changes in the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. One of the driving factors in the budget deficit is the declining population of the district, especially after COVID-19, when many companies adapted to virtual...
