Victims Sought After Salsa Dance Instructor Arrested

Investigators on Thursday asked sexual assault victims to come forward following the arrest of an Antioch man who teaches salsa dancing. Police arrested Joseph Francisco Gallardo, 38, of Antioch, on suspicion of a sexual assault of an 18-year-old girl in February 2006, Albany police reported. (more...)

Lancaster Student Arrested For Alleged Handgun On Campus

A Lancaster high school student who allegedly brought a handgun to the campus was under arrest Thursday, authorities said.Marques Howard, 18, of Lancaster, was taken into custody at about 11 a.m. Wednesday at Desert Winds High School, 45030 N. Third Street East, where he is a student, said Sgt. Darrel Brown of the sheriff's Lancaster Station. (more...)