Opening statements are expected to begin today (Oct. 27) in the embezzlement trial of former San Mateo County Community College chancellor Ron Galatolo. Galatolo, 60, of Menlo Park, is accused of taking bribes from contractors hired to expand and renovate the college, which has campuses in Redwood City, San Mateo and San Bruno. The work was funded by three bond measures, which were approved by voters and totaled $1 billion. Galatolo is free on $150,000 cash bail.