Escape
Alcatraz Marks 50 Years Since Escape Of 3 Prisoners
For 20th century crime buffs, few capers match the intrigue and ingenuity of the “Escape from Alcatraz,” the 1962 prison break three inmates pulled off.
Inmates Escape From Santa Cruz Women’s Jail
Authorities were searching for two inmates who escaped from a women’s jail in Santa Cruz Monday.
Manhunt For Escaped Inmate From Santa Rita Jail In Dublin Ends With Capture
A seven-hour search came to an end Monday night when Alameda County sheriff’s deputies detained an inmate who had escaped from the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin Monday afternoon.
SF Burglary Suspect Escapes After 24-Hours On Telegraph Hill Cliff
The burglary suspect who was involved in a standoff with police on a steep hillside in San Francisco’s Telegraph Hill neighborhood for more than 24 hours slipped away under the cover of darkness Wednesday night.
Treacherous Oakland Hills Roads Hinder Firefighters
There have been many firefighting improvements since a deadly firestorm ripped through the hills of Berkeley and Oakland 20 years ago next week. But, firefighters can’t do much about the hills themselves, forcing them to navigate dangerous roads whenever flames break out.
3 of 4 Teens Caught After Escape From Byron Boys Ranch
Three of four juveniles who escaped from a youth detention center in east Contra Costa County on Monday were back in custody Tuesday, according to a sheriff’s spokesman.
Woman, Dog Escape Redwood City House Fire
A woman escaped a two-alarm fire at her Redwood City home Monday morning after a smoke alarm woke her up, a Redwood City fire battalion chief said.
Woman, Dog Escape Fremont Mobile Home Fire
A woman and her dog escaped a fire that damaged a mobile home in Fremont on Saturday afternoon, according to the Fremont Fire Department.
Inmate Escapes From Solano County Prison Camp
State prison authorities have released a photo of an inmate who is believed to have escaped a detention facility in Solano County on Sunday night.
Investigator Says 1962 Alcatraz Escapees Likely Survived
Nearly five decades after the most famous escape attempt from Alcatraz, the investigation continues into the disappearance of three fugitive inmates.


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