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Republican State Attorneys General Warn CEOs About Consequences of Considering Race in Hiring Practices

07/19/2023
Thirteen Republican state attorneys general have sent a cautionary letter to the CEOs of the 100 largest U.S. companies, highlighting the potential legal ramifications of using race as a factor in employment practices.

From The Sacramento Observer...

Economy & Jobs Sustainability Crime & Justice

Diversify or Die: San Francisco’s Downtown

07/18/2023
San Francisco has become the prime example of what downtowns shouldn’t look like: vacant, crime-ridden and in various stages of decay. But in truth, it’s just one of many cities across the U.S. whose downtowns are reckoning with a post-pandemic wake-up call.

From CalMatters...

Education Crime & Justice Government

Report Finds Cal State Repeatedly Fell Short in its Handling of Sexual Harassment Allegations

07/17/2023
After several high-profile sexual harassment cases, Cal State needs more training, staff and outreach to students and employees, an outside firm concludes.

From CalMatters...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice Government

Why Did California Democrats Resist a Child Trafficking Bill — Until They Couldn’t?

07/13/2023
California lawmakers tried nine times to stiffen penalties for trafficking of a minor. The latest effort appeared to die — until a social media campaign forced Democrats to reconsider.

From Benito Link...

Public Safety Crime & Justice City of Hollister

Hollister Police and Fire Departments Busy Over July 4th Holiday

07/06/2023
Hollister police and members of the Hollister Fire Department issued 48 illegal fireworks-related citations and responded to 23 fires between June 30 and July 4.

From CalMatters...

Economy & Jobs Elections & Politics History Crime & Justice Government

California Caste Discrimination Bill Stays Alive

07/05/2023
The first-in-the-nation measure to add caste to state anti-discrimination laws, which passed the state Senate, survives the Assembly judiciary committee. The bill’s author refused to water down the measure further.

From CalMatters...

Public Safety Crime & Justice Government

Hate Crimes are on the Rise in California. The State Hopes a Hotline Will Help

07/05/2023
The number of reported hate crimes increased 22 percent in California in 2021. Following a model from Los Angeles County, state leaders launched a statewide hotline and resources.

From YubaNet...

Crisis & Personal Support Crime & Justice

ACLU Launches State’s 1st Database to Track Conditions in Immigration Detention Facilities

06/26/2023
The ACLU Foundation of Northern California launched the California Immigration Detention Database, a tool to track complaints filed by immigrants in California detention facilities to seek redress against inhumane conditions.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Crime & Justice

New California Hotline Takes Anonymous Reports on Hate Crimes

06/23/2023
The new California vs Hate network allows victims and witnesses of hate incidents to report anonymously and receive services. It is a “response to the rise in reports of hate incidents and crimes,” said Kevin Kish, director of the California Civil Rights Department.

From Gilroy Dispatch...

Crime & Justice City of Gilroy

Gilroy Police to Get Tech Boost

06/21/2023
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A technological upgrade coming soon to the Gilroy Police Department will give officers the latest equipment and also allow the public to submit digital evidence to help solve crimes. The Gilroy City Council unanimously approved a 10-year contract with Axon Enterprises for nearly $3.8 million on June 19, allowing officers the ability to keep pace [...]

From CalMatters...

Economy & Jobs Public Safety Crime & Justice

California Defendants are More Likely to Go Free When They Meet Lawyers Early

06/08/2023
Californians accused of crimes spend an average of five days waiting to see a lawyer. Shortening that time can help them keep their jobs, and spend less time in jail.

From CalMatters...

Economy & Jobs Public Safety Elections & Politics Crime & Justice

The New Payday Loans? California Moves to Regulate Cash Advance Apps

06/04/2023
In May, a video featured a young woman named Brooklyn imploring viewers to tell the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation about the importance of EarnIn, part of a relatively new app-based industry that provides cash advances to people based on their wages.

From CalMatters...

Economy & Jobs Elections & Politics Crime & Justice

CA Legislature Beats Deadline on Key Bills

06/01/2023
The deadline for bills to pass their first house in the California Legislature has come and gone. Most made it. A few failed. And a handful of intriguing bills that didn’t pass may resurface because their authors aren’t giving up.

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Elections & Politics Crime & Justice

In Fight Over Digital Privacy, California Seeks to Ban ‘Reverse Search Warrants’

06/01/2023
California is considering banning the use of “reverse search warrants,” which compel tech companies to disclose the identities of individuals based on the location of their phone and internet search history. Abortion activists call it vital.

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Land Use & Development Crime & Justice County of San Benito

Portions of Cases Against Betabel Project Dismissed

05/26/2023
The two-year legal battle to stop the Betabel project took another step May 24 when San Benito County Superior Court Judge Patrick Palacios upheld his April 24 ruling to dismiss portions of two lawsuits related to CEQA.

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Crime & Justice

$150 Million Settlement Reached between PG&E and California Regulators in Zogg Fire

05/18/2023
In 2020, a fallen tree in Shasta County landed on PG&E energy conductors, which caused a fire that burned 56,338 acres and killed four people. On May 18, a $150 million settlement was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission regarding PG&E's involvement in the Zogg Fire.

From CalMatters...

Education Crime & Justice

California Inmates Depended on Community Colleges. What Happens When Their Prisons Close?

05/17/2023
Newsom is closing and downsizing prisons across the state, putting the future of over a thousand incarcerated students at risk. College administrators say they have few resources to help.

From Benito Link...

Crime & Justice

Law Enforcement Seeking Improved Dash and Body Cams

05/15/2023
Cameras mounted inside vehicles or worn on the body have become an essential part of local law enforcement, and both the Hollister Police Department and the San Benito County Sheriff’s Department are looking at options to replace their current systems.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice

Liberal California Is a Hotbed for Right-Wing Extremist Activity, Report Finds

05/11/2023
California may be a Democratic stronghold, but it has also become a hotbed of right-wing, white supremacist and antisemitic activity, according to a new report from the Anti-Defamation League. The ADL report found more incidents and collaboration between groups.

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Crime & Justice County of San Benito County of San Benito Office of the Sheriff

Sheriff’s Office Launches New Engagement Platform

05/03/2023
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The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office has launched Axon’s engagement platform, My90, to collect feedback and improve outcomes following service calls.

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