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Antioch nanny sentenced to prison
(KRON) — A 29-year-old Antioch woman was sentenced to prison on Thursday for sexually abusing a young child whose family hired her as a nanny. Michelle Nicole Hidalgo pleaded guilty to engaging in sex acts with a girl younger than 11 years old. She also admitted to recording the abuse and sharing pornographic images through […]
Former Antioch Nanny Sentenced 15 Years to Life for Sexual Abuse Small Child
Martinez, California – A 29-year-old resident of Antioch, a former nanny, was sentenced today in Contra Costa Superior Court for sexual abuse of a young child. Michelle Nicole Hidalgo, was sentenced by the Honorable David Goldstein after she pled guilty to engaging in sexual acts with a child 10 years old or younger [PC 288.7(b)]. Hidalgo was a nanny to the minor victim and has been in custody since her arrest on September 22, 2023. As part of a negotiated agreement, Hidalgo was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison – which will begin immediately. She was also ordered to register as a sex offender for life.
AC Transit Anticipates Upgrades Following Green Bus Fleet Grant
$15 million grant paves the way for new zero emission buses and infrastructure improvements. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) $15 million through the 2024 Bus and Low- and No-Emission Grant Awards (Low-No Grant) to support the expansion of the green bus fleet and maintenance facilities for the future. This grant is part of approximately $1.5 billion in funding to support 117 projects that will improve public transportation in 47 states.
East Bay woman who worked as a part-time nanny gets 15 years-to-life in state prison for sexually abusing child
MARTINEZ — A Contra Costa County Superior Court judge sentenced an Antioch woman to 15 years-to-life in state prison Thursday following her conviction for sexual abuse of a young child, authorities said. Judge David Goldstein handed out the sentence after 29-year-old Michelle Nicole Hidalgo admitted to engaging in sexual...
Part of Brentwood Boulevard to be repaved on July 12 and 19
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will perform pavement repair work on Brentwood Boulevard between Sellers Avenue and Byron Highway, on Friday, July 12, and Friday, July 19 barring unforeseen circumstances. The work will take place from 7 a.m.-4 p.m., weather permitting. Electronic message boards will be placed in...
3.1 quake rattles East Bay communities
An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 shook up the East Bay community of Brentwood at 9:29 p.m. Thursday. It was centered about 5 miles southwest of the Contra Costa County city, according to preliminary data reported by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Local cities prepare for National Night Out on Aug. 6
Local cities are encouraging neighborhoods to participate in National Night Out, an annual event where residents and local law enforcement get together to play games, barbecue and host block parties in an effort to enhance the relationship between locals and law enforcement, according to the organizers of National Night Out. Begun in 1984, this year’s event is on Aug. 6.
Nomination time: Candidacy filing period opening for local elections
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... We’ve been covering the early campaign announcements and following chatter in the community and on social media for months, but now is the time when the rubber really hits the road for local election candidates. The nomination period opens in Alameda and Contra...
$35.6M in federal funds awarded to expand fleet of lower-emission buses in East Bay
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced approximately $35.6 million in extra funding to East Bay transit agencies to bolster their fleets of no- and low-emission buses. The funding comes from Federal Transit Administration programs, which will award about $20.6 million to the Western Contra Costa Transit Authority and $15...
Bay Area nanny sentenced after sexually abusing child she babysat and sharing images on X
A former nanny will serve 15 years to life in prison for sexually abusing a child she used to babysit, the Contra Costa County District Attorney announced Thursday. Michelle Hidalgo, a 29-year-old Antioch resident, will also be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of her life, prosecutors said.
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