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Hundreds of California Prison Firefighters Join Battle Against Los Angeles Wildfires

01/09/2025

State prisoners have long been a part of California’s firefighting force. Hundreds of them now are deployed in Los Angeles County.

‘People Are Still Mad’: Will CA Pass Reparations Bills?

01/06/2025

After two reparations bills stalled in the final day of session last year, reparation advocates are campaigned at the state Capitol to drum up support for the same measures.

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Insight Health Denies Claims of Fraud at Chicago Hospital

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Insight Health has denied allegations that it engages in questionable practices to defraud insurance companies and sell patients unneeded services, as alleged in a recent American Prospect magazine article. Insight, which is negotiating with the …

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New California Laws Take Effect on Jan. 1

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Below is a list of some of the new California laws going into effect in 2025. Unless otherwise stated each law takes effect as of Jan. 1Education AB 1955 prohibits educators from being required to …

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Immigrants Learn About Rights and Available Tools

Editor’s note: This article addresses legal issues, but is not intended as legal advice. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Latino Coalition of San Benito County hosted a session with more than 30 community members who heard about their rights …

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Amber Alert: Child Abduction

Information provided by California Highway Patrol. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Selene Zalvala (7) and Osvaido Sebastian (2) were last seen at Livingston Ave. and San Antonio Dr. in King City. Law enforcement alleges they were taken by Jacqueline Guajardo …

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Magazine Report on Insight Health Raises Questions About Its Practices

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Benito Health Care District monthly meeting is scheduled for Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. A damning investigation by The American Prospect magazine into Insight Health claims that the company engages in questionable business …

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Sheriff’s Office Visits Encampments in Riverbed

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Homeless residents have built elaborate living arrangements along the San Benito River, and some of them include underground dwellings and walled communities, according to a recent census conducted by the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office. …

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State Finds No Criminal Wrongdoing by Jail Staff in May Escape Case

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The California Department of Justice found no criminal wrongdoing by San Benito County Jail staff in the case of an inmate who escaped on May 28, according to San Benito County Sheriff Eric Taylor. He …

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Santa Clara County Launches New CARE Court

Santa Clara County on Dec. 2 launched its new “CARE Court” process, a 24-month program that offers support for people facing mental health challenges and are at risk of becoming embroiled in the criminal court system.

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Public Defender Oversight Committee Seeking Members

Information provided by the County of San Benito. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Public Defender Oversight Committee (PDOC) under the approval of the Board of Supervisors has four vacancies available to be filled by community members. The role of …

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City of Gilroy Cleared of Liability in Shooting Deaths at Armendariz Residence

The City of Gilroy has been dismissed from all litigation filed by the families of two young men who died as a result of a 2021 shooting at the home of City Council member Rebeca Armendariz.

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