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Exploring the Promise of the Racial Justice Act Tool
Berkeley Law’s Paper Prisons Initiative, led by Professor Colleen V. Chien, recently unveiled an innovative database aimed at helping defendants and people convicted of crimes challenge a charge, conviction, or sentence under the California Racial Justice Act (RJA). The initiative’s Racial Justice Act Tool, which is currently in beta...
Man driving truck without front tire sparks NorCal wildfire
Fire season is well underway in California, and while some have obvious causes like fireworks or pyrotechnics at gender-reveal parties, some seem to be born out of a lack of common sense. Take, for instance, the Flora Fire in Sonoma County, which officials say was caused by an Anderson man driving his truck for four […]
Scam Alert – There is Nothing Wrong with Your Voter Registration
If you get a text or an email from “Fix California” don’t answer. It’s a Republican ‘voter integrity’ scam to ‘secure our elections.’. While the scam tells you there’s a problem with your voter registration and sends you to an actual government site, getting you to re-register may allow them to tag you as a double ballot, creating a problem where there was none, and invalidating your vote.
3 Redwood City police officers injured in confrontation with shoplifter
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Three Redwood City police officers are recovering after being assaulted while trying to question a suspected shoplifter. Police say they also faced hostile behavior from a large group of bystanders while they were trying to subdue the man. One of the officers suffered a fractured ankle in the melee while another suffered a cut to the head which required stitches. A third officer received a minor cut which did not require medical treatment.
Stanford’s sustainability school criticized for fossil fuel ties
Stanford University’s School of Sustainability has come under fire for its engagement with the Brunswick Group, a PR firm known for representing fossil fuel companies, igniting disappointment among campus activists. Critics are arguing that this partnership undermines Stanford’s sustainability commitments. Despite the Brunswick Group also serving a wide...
Interplanetary Initiative empowers teachers with microgravity science workshops
In a series of workshops launched by Arizona State University's Interplanetary Initiative, middle school teachers visited one of three universities — ASU, the University of Colorado Boulder and Stanford University — this summer to learn about microgravity-enabled science and return to their classrooms with new tools and inspiration.
Stanford Welcomes Wang to The Farm
STANFORD, Calif. – The Stanford men’s golf roster got deeper on Monday afternoon, as Stanford Knowles Family Director of Men’s Golf, Conrad Ray, announced the addition of incoming California transfer Nathan Wang. Wang will join the Cardinal ahead of the 2024-25 campaign with two seasons of eligibility...
San Francisco Woman Cited for Petty Theft After Colma Police Respond to Shoplifting Incident
A recent incident in Colma caught the local community's attention after police responded to a shoplifting event at a Junipero Serra Boulevard business. The theft, which saw a San Francisco woman pilfer almost $1,000 worth of goods, was reported in an episode of 'Misdemeanor Monday'. Last Friday at around 3:34...
Belmont Fugitive Arrested After Attempted River Escape K-9 Unit Stops Alleged Armed Suspect
In Belmont, a man's attempt to fully disappear into the murky waters of the Catawba River came to an abrupt end. The Belmont Police Department reported that Travis Kirby, a 47-year-old man with a list of legal woes including outstanding felony drug warrants and multiple domestic violence protection order violations, was taken into custody. Kirby, known to be armed and dangerous, tried to utilize the river's concealment to evade arrest.
Atherton Police’s newest employee is Emmy the therapy dog
The Atherton Police Department announced in a July 24 news release that the department’s newest employee would be Emmy, a six-month-old goldendoodle therapy dog. Emmy was added to the department as part of an initiative to support community well-being, and the mental health of first responders. The therapy dog program is part of the police department’s partnership with Hearts 4 Heroes, a nonprofit that focuses on serving the mental health needs of first responders.
Santa Barbara 805 Water Polo captures Gold in 14u Girls Platinum Division at Junior Olympics
Santa Barbara 805 Water Polo wins Gold in 14u Girls Platinum Division at Junior Olympics The post Santa Barbara 805 Water Polo captures Gold in 14u Girls Platinum Division at Junior Olympics appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Bookstore in Oakland's Rockridge engulfed in flames Tuesday
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Fire crews in Oakland battled a fire that broke out inside a Rockridge neighborhood bookstore Tuesday morning, according to the Oakland Fire Department. The blaze went to three alarms before coming under control, fire officials said. Firefighters responded to East Bay Booksellers on 5433 College Avenue after a fire started at […]
Team USA women's gymnastics watch party in South Bay
Simone Biles and the U.S. women's gymnastics team are going for gold Tuesday at the Paris Olympics, and fans are gathering in the South Bay for a watch party. The party takes place at Twisters Gymnastics Center in Santa Clara, and the competition starts at about 9:15 a.m. Kris Sanchez...
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