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A man convicted of kidnapping and rapes starting in 1980 is eligible for release but won’t be placed in Santa Cruz County because of community opposition, the District Attorney’s Office last week said. Michael Thomas Cheek, now 74, was convicted in 1980 and 1981 of sexual assaults in Santa Cruz and Lake counties and was […]

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Community pushback blocks placement of violent sex offender in Santa Cruz County

Oakland launches literacy program leaders say could boost education, curb crime

Brentwood family files federal civil lawsuit against city over Yolanda Ramirez’s death

Lighting the way: Sausalito marks first public menorah with call to unity after global attack

Bay Area Jewish community ‘heartbroken’ over attack at Australia Hanukkah festival

Stockton neighborhood saw a downturn in deadly violence. Then came a mass shooting

US mass killings are down in 2025, but experts say it’s likely just a return to more typical levels

Fundraiser set up for 14-year-old killed in Stockton mass shooting at birthday party

Family video reveals chaotic aftermath of Stockton mass-shooting at children’s party

Stockton mass shooting: New details emerge about young victims, suspects and weapons

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