California city chief arrested on a yacht just three weeks after taking over top job

Sausalito’s new city manager was arrested on suspicion of burglary early Saturday, a stunning development that came just two days after city leaders quietly placed her on administrative leave.Elaine Forbes, who had been on the job for less than three weeks, was taken into custody by Marin County sheriff’s deputies on Humboldt Avenue near Johnson Street, a waterfront stretch lined with restaurants and marinas.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story Authorities have not released details about the alleged burglary or the circumstances surrounding the arrest.The arrest followed Thursday’s decision by the Sausalito City Council to place Forbes on administrative leave without publicly explaining why.In the wake of her arrest, the City of Sausalito acknowledged the turmoil in a statement, saying: “This is a difficult development for our City staff and our community.Because this is now an active and ongoing investigation by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, the City will not comment on the specific allegations.”Before taking the top job in Sausalito, Forbes spent nine years as the executive director of the Port of San Francisco.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!...