Nine Bay Area residents who served time for their crimes given clemency by the governor

Nine men and women with ties to the Bay Area have been granted executive clemency by Gov. Gavin Newsom in cases ranging from drug and weapons possession to car theft and attempted murder.

Eight received pardons, part of 37 given statewide, the governor’s office said Friday. Newsom also approved 18 commutations, including one linked to the Bay Area.