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Ryan Macasero
Bay Area News Group reporter Ryan Macasero covers the San Francisco Peninsula for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. He previously worked as a multimedia reporter and the Visayas bureau chief for Rappler in the Philippines, where he was based for a decade. He grew up in Antioch and graduated from California State University, East Bay, where he earned a degree in international studies and a minor in political science.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
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![The boy is the fifth victim to die in a shooting allegedly committed by his father last week. The boy is the fifth victim to die in a shooting allegedly committed by his father last week.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EBT-L-ALASHOOT-0712-3-1.jpg?w=132)
1-year-old child in Alameda domestic mass shooting dies
The boy is the fifth victim to die in a shooting allegedly committed by his father last week.
![Quick-handed thieves swapped the victim's gold necklace with a replacement. The victim did not realize her jewelry had been stolen until she got home. Quick-handed thieves swapped the victim's gold necklace with a replacement. The victim did not realize her jewelry had been stolen until she got home.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/generic-body-found-police-crime-scene-03-1-1-1-3-4-1-1-2-2-1-1-1-9.jpg?w=140)
Thieves steal elderly Bay Area woman’s $1,000 necklace
Quick-handed thieves swapped the victim's gold necklace with a replacement. The victim did not realize her jewelry had been stolen until she got home.
![Patelco Credit Union clients will be able to view their balances and transactions online and in the mobile app on Monday, the bank announced over the weekend. Patelco Credit Union clients will be able to view their balances and transactions online and in the mobile app on Monday, the bank announced over the weekend.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EBT-L-DUBBREACH-0703-1-5.jpg?w=128)
Patelco online banking finally restored two weeks after security breach
Patelco Credit Union clients will be able to view their balances and transactions online and in the mobile app on Monday, the bank announced over the weekend.
![This is Hayward’s seventh homicide so far this year. This is Hayward’s seventh homicide so far this year.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20140205__p_73e30f38-1345-4ad0-adae-8598980381f0lsoriginalph-1-1.jpg?w=132)
18-year-old man killed in Hayward shooting
This is Hayward’s seventh homicide so far this year.
![A judge determines the lawsuit was premature and "not ripe for adjudication." A judge determines the lawsuit was premature and "not ripe for adjudication."](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-HOMELESS-1207-1-1.jpg?w=140)
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San Mateo judge dismisses Millbrae housing lawsuit on procedural grounds
A judge determines the lawsuit was premature and "not ripe for adjudication."
![Leilani, a Goldendoodle, ran when fireworks went off. Leilani, a Goldendoodle, ran when fireworks went off.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-RWCDOG-0709-1-1.jpg?w=135)
Dog missing since July 4th is rescued by canoer at Redwood City mudflats
Leilani, a Goldendoodle, ran when fireworks went off.
![The recall effort was sparked by the contentious La Quinta Inn and Suites project, which San Mateo County is attempting to purchase to house homeless families and seniors. The recall effort was sparked by the contentious La Quinta Inn and Suites project, which San Mateo County is attempting to purchase to house homeless families and seniors.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-HOMELESS-1207-1.jpg?w=140)
Millbrae voters to decide on recall of councilmembers
The recall effort was sparked by the contentious La Quinta Inn and Suites project, which San Mateo County is attempting to purchase to house homeless families and seniors.
![RentCafe placed Silicon Valley as most competitive rental market in California and the sixth most competitive in the nation. RentCafe placed Silicon Valley as most competitive rental market in California and the sixth most competitive in the nation.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-LEX-04.jpg?w=140)
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12 people compete for every rental unit in Silicon Valley, new study says
RentCafe placed Silicon Valley as most competitive rental market in California and the sixth most competitive in the nation.
![From 10 acres on Saturday, the fire is now down to 5 acres. From 10 acres on Saturday, the fire is now down to 5 acres.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BCN-20210523-CALFIRE-LOGO-01-5.jpg?w=125)
Firefighters make progress on Mines Fire in eastern Alameda County
From 10 acres on Saturday, the fire is now down to 5 acres.
![Suspects targeted at least 15 unlocked vehicles, some of which had garage door remote controls that allowed thieves to get access to garages and some residences. Suspects targeted at least 15 unlocked vehicles, some of which had garage door remote controls that allowed thieves to get access to garages and some residences.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/generic-body-found-police-crime-scene-03-1-1-4.jpeg?w=140)
Thieves hit multiple homes, vehicles in Moraga
Suspects targeted at least 15 unlocked vehicles, some of which had garage door remote controls that allowed thieves to get access to garages and some residences.