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Jason Green
Jason Green is a breaking news reporter for the Bay Area News Group. He works week nights and spends most of his time covering crime and public safety; reviews videogames now and then, too. He is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara, with a BA in Communication; and the University of Southern California with a MA in Print Journalism.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Expertise: Crime and public safety
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![The fatal collision happened Sunday morning on Vasco Road, near Naylor Avenue. The fatal collision happened Sunday morning on Vasco Road, near Naylor Avenue.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/generic-ambulance-emergency-12-18-1-1.jpg?w=132)
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Woman, 5-year-old girl killed in fiery East Bay crash
The fatal collision happened Sunday morning on Vasco Road, near Naylor Avenue.
![A 16-year-old boy died in the collision July 15 at Ohio Avenue and South 20th Street. A 16-year-old boy died in the collision July 15 at Ohio Avenue and South 20th Street.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/thinkstockphotos-95403440.jpg?w=140)
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East Bay man facing murder, DUI charges following fatal crash
A 16-year-old boy died in the collision July 15 at Ohio Avenue and South 20th Street.
![The former SWAT team member alleged she was assaulted by a leader during a gathering in October 2021. The former SWAT team member alleged she was assaulted by a leader during a gathering in October 2021.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/court_gavel.jpg?w=140)
San Mateo County to pay $8 million to settle sexual harassment suit filed by sheriff’s deputy
The former SWAT team member alleged she was assaulted by a leader during a gathering in October 2021.
![The 38-year-old defendant chased down the victim and fired more than a dozen shots, federal prosecutors said. The 38-year-old defendant chased down the victim and fired more than a dozen shots, federal prosecutors said.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/0530-bus-l-gavel-1-42-1.jpg?w=135)
San Francisco man gets 11 years for shooting at postal worker
The 38-year-old defendant chased down the victim and fired more than a dozen shots, federal prosecutors said.
![A 24-year-old man tried to pull a male student out of a classroom Thursday afternoon, police said. A 24-year-old man tried to pull a male student out of a classroom Thursday afternoon, police said.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/thinkstockphotos-484438808.jpg?w=132)
Kidnapping attempt at Sequoia High School ends in arrest
A 24-year-old man tried to pull a male student out of a classroom Thursday afternoon, police said.
![Cal Fire on Thursday night was battling more than two dozen blazes across the state. Cal Fire on Thursday night was battling more than two dozen blazes across the state.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/generic-fire-arson-06.jpg?w=132)
Smoke from wildfires spurs Bay Area air quality advisory
Cal Fire on Thursday night was battling more than two dozen blazes across the state.
![The temblor struck at 6 p.m. Thursday about 15.4 miles northeast of Morgan Hill. The temblor struck at 6 p.m. Thursday about 15.4 miles northeast of Morgan Hill.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/generic_earthquake_breaking_news.jpg?w=140)
Magnitude 3.4 earthquake shakes South Bay
The temblor struck at 6 p.m. Thursday about 15.4 miles northeast of Morgan Hill.
![The suspect took several items from the victim’s vehicle and drove away, police said. The suspect took several items from the victim’s vehicle and drove away, police said.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/generic-body-found-police-crime-scene-03-1-1-1-3-4-1-1-2-2-1-1-1.jpg?w=140)
Man assaulted and robbed Wednesday night in Pacifica
The suspect took several items from the victim’s vehicle and drove away, police said.
![The 21-year-old victim was found shot to death two months ago in the 1000 block of Blossom River Way. The 21-year-old victim was found shot to death two months ago in the 1000 block of Blossom River Way.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ocr-l-deputy-0910-01-1.jpg?w=132)
Three arrested in connection with San Jose’s 15th homicide of the year
The 21-year-old victim was found shot to death two months ago in the 1000 block of Blossom River Way.
![The scandal came to light after an essay about the inappropriate relationship was published online. The scandal came to light after an essay about the inappropriate relationship was published online.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SJM-L-VEGAS-1001-5.jpg?w=114)
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Ex-Stanford University dean admits to affair with student
The scandal came to light after an essay about the inappropriate relationship was published online.