Randolph Haldeman, 47, is charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14.
San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies say he repeatedly assaulted at least three boys.
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They say the crimes date back to the 1980's.
Haldeman is a former photographer for a youth swim team in Menlo Park.