Giant $16K nutcrackers vandalized in San Leandro

A nonprofit organization in San Leandro is asking for help after vandals broke into a storage space and destroyed 15 giant holiday nutcrackers that are used to decorate downtown.

Ex-San Leandro police sergeant sentenced for embezzlement

A19-year San Leandro police veteran, who also served as the union treasurer, has been sentenced to two years probation after he pleaded guilty to embezzling and misappropriating funds, specifically for approving overtime for time he didn't work, the Alameda County District Attorney said.