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South SF Police Warn of Scam Using Spoofed Police Phone Number
City residents are warned to be on the lookout for a phone scam in which a call shows up as coming from the police department's number.

mark.nero@patch.com.
City residents are warned to be on the lookout for a phone scam in which a call shows up as coming from the police department's number.

Free medical, vision and dental care are being offered in Indio from Friday through Sunday for the uninsured and underinsured.
Greater attention is being given to public transportation in LA following an incident where three people were killed on a Dutch tram.
The City of Sierra Madre’s police chief, Joel Ortiz, has been chosen for the same job in South Pasadena. He begins his new role April 1.
The fire is believed to have started Sunday night in an attic. No injuries were reported.
Kevin Tsujihara is alleged to have used his influence at the studio to get work for a young actress whom he was sexually involved with.
The racetrack had been closed since March 5 following the deaths of nearly two dozen racehorses. New procedures are being put into place.
Tom Hatten was best known for hosting ``Family Film Festival'' and ``Popeye and His Friends'' on KTLA from the mid-70s to the early '90s.
Nicholas K. Oates of Missouri allegedly fled the scene with a gun on Friday, but was arrested in Venice Saturday night by LAPD officers.
Nicholas K. Oates of Missouri allegedly fled the scene with a gun on Friday, but was arrested about 8 p.m. Saturday by LAPD officers.
Sunday's police enforcement was the third in a series of four DUI enforcement operations planned for March.
Santa Clara County officials are opening up warming centers and adding shelter beds for homeless people this weekend due to bad weather.
The mayor will present Gilroy's annual State of the City address during the March 9 event, which is free to all.
Osvaldo Madrigal, 37, of Menlo Park, pled guilty to felony charges connected to the Nov. 10 blazes, and will spent time in state prison.
Osvaldo Madrigal, 37, of Menlo Park, pled guilty to felony charges connected to the Nov. 10 blazes, and will spent time in state custody.
Osvaldo Madrigal, 37, of Menlo Park, pled guilty to felony charges connected to the Nov. 10 blazes, and will spent time in state prison.
This week Caltrain began literally paving the way for the electrified train tracks that will serve the SF Peninsula and Silicon Valley.
City residents are invited to an event scheduled for Saturday. Festivities include a tree planting and children's events. Also: free trees!
James Shirvell, 26, pleaded not guilty to attempted homicide, charges of domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon.
A portion of Alta Murrieta Drive near the Murrieta Town Shopping Center has been closed off due to a partial collapse of the street.