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WHEN: Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 12 Noon to 5:00pm. âProfessional Programmingâ segments are 15-minutes each on the half-hour (1:30pm, 2:30pm, etc.), and free 15-minute danc...
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
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From Los Angeles Times...
Jailed for Missing a Court Date, He Died After Not Being Given His HIV Medicine
An El Dorado County Jail inmate died after not receiving vital HIV medication for weeks, a new lawsuit claims.
From Mountain View Voice...
D.A. Announces Indictment of Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting Suspect
On the eve of the first anniversary of the mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office announced the indictment of suspect Chunli Zhao.
From CalMatters...
As California Closes Prisons, State Spending Per Inmate Hits a New Record
Locking up a California state prisoner for one year costs nearly twice as much as tuition at the stateâs top private universitiesâdue to inmate medical costs and pay boosts for prison guards and other workers.
Californians Want to Use Zoom for Court Appearances. Will Lawmakers Let Them?
Each year, California lawmakers pass temporary extensions to COVID-era rules that allow people to attend court via video conferencing services. One powerful state union has been a barrier to making the feature permanent.
From Davis Vanguard...
Judge Orders Lawsuit Against WomenSV into Arbitration
More than 80 women, elderly donors and real estate professionals have joined forces to expose an attorney referral scheme allegedly operating through the Los Altos-based nonprofit WomenSV.
From Palo Alto Online...
$20K Reward Offered for Information About Taco Bell Robbery
The nonprofit group Mothers Against Murder is offering a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest of the man who robbed at gunpoint a Taco Bell in south Palo Alto.
From Local News Matters...
3 California Lifers Serve Time for Murders They Didn't Commit. Is Relief Possible?
Three men have been incarcerated for a combined 90 years under California's felony-murder rule, which is based on an archaic legal doctrine that says engaging in certain illegal behaviors requires full responsibility if a death occurs.
Employee at Mike's Diner Bar Investigated for Embezzlement
Police are investigating an employee for allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars from Mike's Diner Bar, a Midtown institution that was recently saved from eviction.
From San Jose Spotlight...
San Jose Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Police Collisions
An analysis by San JosĂ© Spotlight found that of the 1,122 claims filed by residents over the last three years, the city settled 208. Of that 208, 123 were car accidentsâ56 of which involved San Jose police officers.
From SFGate...
Oakland Gas Station Is Going Viral for Its Nonstop Car Burglaries
An auto burglary trend shows that thieves are targeting travelers.
U.S. Supreme Court to Review Whether Cities Can Enforce Anti-Camping Laws Against Homeless Residents
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal in a case that challenges a ruling that enforcement of local laws against camping on public property violates the constitutional prohibition against cruel and unusual punishments.
LAPD Chief Announces Departure at End of February
Michel Moore, chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, announced he will resign. The departure of Moore, who has been in the job since 2018, will spur the appointment of an interim chief and a nationwide search for his replacement, according to Mayor Karen Bass.
From Sacramento Bee...
SCOTUS to Hear Case with Major Implications for Homeless
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case related to whether cities and towns can ban camping on public property. The high court could overturn Martin v. Boise, a 2018 federal court decision that keeps western cities and counties from blocking public camping when sufficient shelter space is unavailable.
With Tighter Budgets, Police Seek Less Time in Court
To keep more police on patrols, law enforcement groups want officers to spend less time in court. Legislation would allow non-sworn community service officers to testify in preliminary hearings.
Police Arrest Nordstrom Employee Accused of Embezzling More Than $31K
Palo Alto police arrested a Nordstrom employee who allegedly embezzled more than $31,000 from the clothing company.
From LAist...
Hate Crimes Rising in Los Angeles
Cal State San Bernardinoâs Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism found that hate crimes rose 12.9% between 2022 and 2023. The spike follows a particularly stark increase in crimes against Jewish people.
$10M-Plus Lawsuit Follows Multiple Deaths at Sacramento Jail
Sacramento attorney Mark Merin has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of a man who died in May after being held at the county jail. Other inmates have died in recent years, and the jail is under a federal consent decree to improve its health care.
Kinder, Gentler Prison Guards Key to Newsom San Quentin Reform Plan
California correctional officers train like âthey are going to warâ to work in state prisons. Gov. Gavin Newsomâs plan to transform San Quentin could require a kinder approach.
Sacramento Councilman Under Federal Indictment Resigns from Office
Sean Loloee, a first-term Sacramento councilmember, has resigned from officeâa move that came weeks after he was federally indicted on charges related to his business Viva Supermarkets.
A Step Forward for Free Speech in Kern County?
Kern County agrees to better protect free speech in a deal with the state Justice Departmentâinspired by the countyâsâ 2020 squashing of COVID contracts to organizations that advocated defunding police.
Lawsuit Alleges Harassment by Former Santa Clara County Sheriff
A Santa Clara County Sheriffâs Office employee is suing the county, claiming former Sheriff Laurie Smith created a hostile work environment for her and others who participated in a corruption investigation targeting Smith.
California Consumers Will Have Easier Time Getting Compensation for False Advertising Under New 2024 Law
A new law, sponsored by Attorney General Rob Bonta, will create a fund designed to fully compensate victims of false advertising or unfair competition.
American Graffiti is Back: Cruising Now Legal Again in California, But So Are Speed Cameras
Under new state laws, five cities will test cameras to catch speeding drivers and cruising bans will be lifted statewide. The first is supposed to improve road safety, but critics of the second say it will endanger the public.
From The Mercury News...
Lawsuit Accuses Former Santa Clara County Sheriff of Retaliating Against Witness
An employee of former Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith has filed a whistleblower lawsuit, accusing Smith of harassing and intimidating her as she served as a key witness in a probe of gun-permit corruption.
Bosses Now Prohibited From Asking Most Employees About Pot Use
Under two new laws, employers in California canât ask workers about their use of cannabis outside the workplace and canât use hair or urine tests. Employees in construction are excluded, as are applicants for federal jobs with background checks.
Santa Clara County Superior Court Implements 2 New Policies on Jail Bookings, Warrants
The Santa Clara County Superior Court said it launched two new policies this year on reducing unnecessary jail bookings and to improve court efficiency.
He Says He Was Abused in ICE Detention Even Though He is a Legal Resident of California. Now Heâs Suing for $1 Million
The 33-year old Mexican-born manâwho from toddler age has been a permanent legal resident of Californiaâhas reported abuse, unsanitary conditions and threats of force-feeding before his release from immigration detention in April.
California Law Enforcement Heads to Idaho for Retirement
Some firefighters and police officers who worked long enough in California to earn pensions are heading to more conservative destinations like Idaho in retirement. Some of these people even run for political office in these places.
From CapPublicRadio...
Google to Pay $700 Million in Antitrust Lawsuit
Google has agreed to pay $700 million and will make changes to its app store it has resisted for years in order to resolve a lawsuit over whether its app store is an illegal monopoly.
Mountain View Mailboxes Compromised by Armed Robberies, Putting Mail Carriers at Risk
Mountain View mail carriers are facing more than just the usual perils of bad weather, heavy loads and aggressive dogs. They now also have to contend with armed robbers stealing their postal keys.
California Company Used Child Labor for Dangerous Poultry Processing Work
The Exclusive Poultry Inc. agreed to pay $3.8 million in wages, damages and penalties in part for hiring children for dangerous work. The case is one of hundreds federal labor officials investigated last year.
Assembly Group on Retail Theft to Hold First Hearing
A new select committee in the California Assembly dedicated to retail theft will hold its first hearing on Dec. 19. This allows the committee to get to work before the next legislative session on an issue thatâs drawn much press for California in recent years.
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