Martinez resident failed to back up claims that attorneys and police officers were in on what he believed was a conspiracy that led to malicious prosecution and defamation, according to a federal judge.  

As he ends his professional police career Thursday in Walnut Creek, Bryden is proud of the low crime rate on his watch and of helping to steer the department during the toughest economic crisis in the city s history.  

An elderly man was in critical condition Sunday after attack near Orchard Supply Hardware.