Former SMCCCD chancellor found guilty of eight counts, but mistrial declared on 18

REDWOOD CITY — A jury found the former chancellor of the San Mateo County Community College District guilty of eight counts of tax evasion and perjury charges — primarily in relation to actions he took in his personal life and not in his capacity as a public official — and a San Mateo County Superior Court Judge declared a mistrial for an additional 18 charges after the jury could not come to a consensus.

Ronald Galatolo was charged with 27 counts of embezzlement, tax code violations, conflict of interest...