Matthew Muller, a convicted rapist in federal prison, is now charged with abducting 2 men and a woman and forcing them to pay their own ransom in 2015.
The San Ramon City Council on Friday will interview four finalists and select a new District 2 councilmember after the seat was left open in November when Mark Armstrong successfully ran for mayor.
Mayor Lurie said Battalion Chief Dean Crispen will lead the department, replacing interim chief Sandy Tong. Crispen comes into the role with 34 years of experience in the department.