San Francisco Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Launder Money for Illegal Gambling Business

San Francisco, California - Bar Shani, 27, of San Francisco, pleaded guilty to conspiring to launder money, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.

Self-Styled Diamond And Gold Exporter Convicted Of Wire Fraud And Commodities Fraud

San Jose, California - A federal jury convicted Fritz Kramer of wire fraud and commodities fraud Tuesday in connection with a fraudulent export scheme, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge John F. Bennett.  The guilty verdict follows a six-week jury trial before the Honorable Edward J. Davila, U.S. District Judge.

South Bay Resident Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison For Illegal Dumping In Wetlands

Oakland, California - James Philip Lucero was sentenced to 30 months in prison for the unpermitted discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States, including wetlands, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Special Agent in Charge Jay M. Green, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge John F. Bennett, and United States Corps of Engineers Deputy San Francisco District Counsel Jesse L. Anderson.  

Secretary Ross joins California almond growers to discuss sustainability goals

Sacramento, California - CDFA secretary Karen Ross joined the Almond Board of California this week at a meeting to introduce and discuss the board’s sustainability goals for 2025.

Benicia Man Pleads Guilty to Bankruptcy Fraud

San Francisco, California - Steven Brian Homan, 62, of Benicia, pleaded guilty Monday to concealment of bankruptcy assets, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.

Governor Brown Announces Appointments

Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. Monday announced the following appointments: