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18-04-2025
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San Jose fire captain arrested for burglary, drug charges, officials say
(KRON) — San Jose Fire Captain Mark Moalem was arrested this week for allegedly burglarizing a local fire station and potentially stealing narcotics. The San Jose Fire Department contacted the San Jose Police Department earlier this week about several controlled substances in the department's possession that had been potentially been damaged or tampered with. During the investigation, San Jose Police Department detectives identified Moalem as a suspect. San Francisco Fire Department rescues injured dog from hiking trail cliffside Detectives obtained a warrant for Moalem's arrest and booked him into the Santa Clara County Jail for burglary, child endangerment and narcotics violations. Moalem last worked for the San Jose Fire Department on April 15. It's unclear if Moalem has been fired or if he is on any kind of probation related to the arrest. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and City Manager Jennifer Maguire issued statements following Moalem's arrest. 'Lives depend on our firefighters' ability to administer medical care during emergencies which is why we take theft of controlled substances extremely seriously,' Mahan said. 'I'm grateful to our City Manager and Police Chief for acting quickly and decisively by opening an investigation and holding those responsible accountable. I'll continue monitoring the situation and look forward to procedural changes that ensure this never happens again.' The investigation is ongoing. The SJFD has since conducted an audit of its controlled substances. City officials suspect that drugs may have been removed from as many as 16 San Jose fire stations. Anyone who may have information about the investigation is encouraged to contact San Jose police. Horse racing canceled for 2025 Sonoma County Fair 'I will not tolerate criminal behavior,' Maguire said. 'The allegations are deeply concerning and represent a serious breach of public trust. I want to be unequivocal: Any conduct that endangers community safety or undermines the integrity of our public institution will be addressed with the utmost seriousness.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-04-2025
- Sport
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Sonoma County Fair cancels horse racing for 2025
The Brief The announcement comes on the heels of the closure at Golden Gate Fields and the end of stabling at Alameda County Fairgrounds. The fair's CEO says the elimination is due to a declining horse population in Northern California. The Sonoma County Fair is Aug. 1–10. SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. - The Sonoma County Fair is canceling horse racing for their 2025 event due to a declining horse population in Northern California, officials say. What we know In a statement released on Thursday, the fair's CEO said there were lengthy discussions, but ultimately it was decided to cancel this tradition that has been a part of the fair since 1936. They said the population decline is related to last year's closing of Golden Gate Fields and last month's elimination of stabling at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Because of these changes, Sonoma County Fair's CEO said there has been a shift to Southern California and other out-of-state race facilities for horse owners, trainers and support workers. "Although the proud heritage of horse racing has been lost for 2025, the focus of the Fair's agriculture, education, exhibits and entertainment will be enhanced because of this change," said fair CEO Matthew Daly. Berkeley's Golden Gate Fields lasted 83 years, but struggled to survive as the industry changed. The track also faced pressure from animal advocacy groups to close. Stabling at Alameda County Fairgrounds ended due to financial and regulatory changes, officials said. What's next As for the Sonoma County Fair, they said their board of directors would be open to bringing horse racing back if conditions changed and if the horse-racing industry saw revitalization. The fair is from August 1 through 10 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. For more information click here.
