Thursday, March 14 2013 2:27 AM EDT2013-03-14 06:27:07 GMT
A Central Coast childcare academy is coming under fire, as a former teacher is accused of tainting sippy cups, used by the toddlers she was being paid to watch.More >>
A Central Coast childcare academy is coming under fire, as a former teacher is accused of tainting sippy cups, used by the toddlers she was being paid to watch.More >>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-03-12 19:50:25 GMT
A former teacher has been arrested for allegedly slipping a sleeping aid into several toddlers sippy cups at the Kiddie Academy Childcare facility in Morgan Hill.More >>
A former teacher has been arrested for allegedly slipping a sleeping aid into several toddlers sippy cups at the Kiddie Academy Childcare facility in Morgan Hill.More >>
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. - A former childcare teacher from Hollister was charged Thursday for allegedly putting sleeping pills into toddlers' sippy cups at the Kiddie Academy Childcare facility in Morgan Hill.
Deborah Gratz, 59, was charged with five counts of attempted child endangerment and five counts of assault, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said.
Gratz started working at the Kiddie Academy in 2007. She supervised the naptimes of about 10 children between the ages of one and two. Officials at Kiddie Academy say she was fired on March 8.
According to the DA's office, another teacher observed Gratz putting Sominex into water cups of the children. The cups were confiscated before any children could drink from them. The DA's office said teachers found residue in five of the cups.
Gratz was arrested on Monday, March 11 by Morgan Hill Police and is out of custody on supervised release.
If convicted of all charges, Gratz faces jail time. She is scheduled to be arraigned on March 26.
Sominex is an over-the-counter sleeping aid. It contains a warning not give the product to children under 12.
Anyone with further information about this case is asked to contact Morgan Hill Police Detective Joe Burdick at (408) 779-2101. Anonymous tips may be left at (408) 947-7867.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:18 AM EDT2013-05-24 08:18:45 GMT
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - You can't say "summer" without "sequel." This weekend, two big ones are hitting the box office. Here is a breakdown of the latest movies coming to theaters: THE HANGOVER PARTMore >>
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - You can't say "summer" without "sequel." This weekend, two big ones are hitting the box office.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:33 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:33:48 GMT
ORCUTT, Calif. - Righetti High School students showed off their works of art on Thursday night, hoping to raise money for an important cause. The art showcased the work of more than 600 students, featuringMore >>
ORCUTT, Calif. - Righetti High School students showed off their works of art on Thursday night, hoping to raise money for an important cause.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:29 AM EDT2013-05-24 05:29:53 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The OUSL Crusaders Boys Soccer Team have won the state championship, breaking new grounds for the Central Coast in sports. The Crusaders won the President's Cup against 56 otherMore >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The OUSL Crusaders Boys Soccer Team have won the state championship, breaking new grounds for the Central Coast in sports.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 05:19:06 GMT
ATASCADERO, Calif. – The Atascadero Police Department has confirmed a death first reported as suspicious on Wednesday, May 22nd is now being classified as a homicide. The victim is identified as 52-yearMore >>
The Atascadero Police Department has confirmed a death first reported as suspicious on Wednesday, May 22nd is now being classified as a homicide.More >>
