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Politically-charged acts of vandalism hit downtown SLO businesses
San Luis Obispo police are investigating a series of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes targeting downtown businesses this week. Gala Pride & Diversity Center Program Director Serrin Ruggles discovered burned Ukrainian and Pride flags scattered across the front yard when they arrived at work on Wednesday morning. “That’s when I realized that...
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed ban on smartphone use in California schools would do more harm than good
A statewide ban on smartphone use in schools would run into the same enforcement problems as local restrictions – while also taking agency away from the school community. At Rocklin High School, uneven enforcement already hinders school administrators’ efforts to keep phones out of the classroom. The phone pocket policy, for example, is applied differently from teacher to teacher, creating friction between staff and frustration among students. Newsom’s proposal does not specify whether students would be allowed to keep their phones with them during the school day. If they are, this will continue to be an issue regardless of whether the rule comes from the principal or from the governor.
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for ‘false statements’
A federal judge threatened to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for making “false statements” in their motion asking to dismiss his criminal charges in California. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi issued an order Wednesday asking Hunter Biden’s attorneys to “show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for making false statements in the motion.” Scarsi wrote…
Atascadero Concerts in the Park This Weekend, Erin & The Earthquakes 7.26.2024
The next Atascadero summer concert in the park will be tomorrow night starting at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero lake bandstand. Tomorrow’s entertainment will feature Erin & The Earthquakes. Erin & The Earthquakes perform dance, rock, funk & soul music. All concerts are free for the public to attend.
Atascadero opens registration for adult kickball fall season
– The City of Atascadero invites teams to join the 2024 Adult Kickball League for the fall season. Games will take place on Wednesday evenings at Paloma Creek softball fields. The season starts on Aug. 28 and ends on Oct. 16, featuring eight-game nights. Each game will last seven innings or one hour, whichever comes first. All teams will be coed, and applications are accepted only for complete teams, with a minimum of 11 players and a maximum of 18 players.
Couple expecting baby die after being swept out to sea by wave while taking photo on coastal rocks
Pedro David Guadarrama Ceron, 30, of San Jose, and Emma Nelly Diazleal Lopez, 33, of San Jose, had stopped to take a picture on the coast on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz on July 16 when they were hit by the wave at around 6:18 p.m
Man wins $1 million while running errands in Whittier
Running routine errands turned out to be a life-changing experience for a man who bought a California Lottery Scratchers ticket in Whittier recently. Saul Montero stopped by Prime Liquor Mart while taking care of personal business one afternoon and became an instant millionaire when he purchased a Multiplier Craze Scratchers game. “Montero uncovered the top […]
Here's why Gov. Newsom is urging Oakland to update strict police pursuit policy
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Oakland city leaders to revise the city's police pursuit policy.He sent a letter to Mayor Sheng Thao, the City Council, and the police department.MORE: Gov. Newsom says CHP expanding patrols to reduce crime in Oakland"CHP has brought to my attention that they observed criminals often fleeing with impunity because it's common knowledge that the Oakland Police Department's pursuit policy allows vehicle pursuits in only very limited circumstances," Newsom said in the letter. "I urge you to reconsider whether OPD should be permitted to pursue suspects in more circumstances."This comes just two weeks after Governor Newsom deployed more CHP officers in Oakland to help crack down on crime.At least 20 CHP officers are patrolling seven days a week.MORE: San Francisco police commission votes to expand powers for chasing suspectsThe Oakland police commission is reviewing the current policy and could recommend changes in the fall.Oakland has had the same police pursuit policy since 2014.Mayor Thao says she is "grateful to the Governor and CHP for their continued partnership to build a safer Oakland." If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Almond Acres Charter Academy’s Wonderland Showing at Templeton PAC 7.26.2024
Almond Acres Charter Academy is proud to present Wonderland, an original adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, adapted and directed by Almond Acre’s Visual and Performing Arts lead, Amanda Thayer. Tickets can be found at the Templeton Performing Arts Center or Almond Acres Charter Academy websites. Proceeds...
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