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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…
Missing 11-year-old from Visalia found safe
A missing 11-year-old girl that Visalia police were looking for has been found safe.Alyna Hurtado went missing Thursday night and was last seen on West Douglas Avenue.Visalia Police posted a thank you to everyone who helped get the word out in a Facebook post.
‘Biggest party of the summer’: Free festival in Madera to kick-off month of August
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Palace & Suns Summer Arts Festival organizers say their free August third event promises to be the biggest party of the summer, with 11 live bands performing at Madera’s Town and Country amphitheater. Organizers say the only things attendees need to bring are their ice chests, some sunscreen, and their friends […]
2 arrested after crash, pursuit in Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Two men were arrested after crashing while attempting to flee from police in Visalia, the Visalia Police Department said. Officers say they were patrolling near Whitendale Avenue and Crenshaw Street around 2:40 p.m. when they spotted 40-year-old Arthur Madrid, who had multiple warrants. Madrid attempted to evade the officer but crashed […]
Ohio man arrested in Cedar City for allegedly kidnapping a California girl
CEDAR CITY — An Ohio man was found Wednesday at a Cedar City gas station with a California teen who had been reported kidnapped. Ryan Gray Patch, 27, of Ohio, was booked into the Iron County Jail on suspicion of felony charges of aggravated kidnapping, endangerment of a child, and misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana/spice and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the police affidavit.
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
Girl reported missing in Ventura who may have been heading to Sacramento located
The California Highway Patrol issued an Ebony Alert for 12-year-old Tiana Carter, who was last seen near Harper Drive and Santa Margarita Road in Ventura, CA, and is believed to be traveling to the Sacramento area in an unknown vehicle.
Central Valley real estate assessed values continue to rise
Central Valley assessed property values continued to rise in the last fiscal year, with Fresno County’s tax roll increasing for The post Central Valley real estate assessed values continue to rise appeared first on The Business Journal.
How is the $27.6 billion state budget shortfall affecting local school district budgets?
After the state revealed a $27.6 billion budget shortfall and a projected deficit of $28.4 billion next year, school districts across the state — and the Coachella Valley — are tightening its belts. These new challenges come as school districts are already grappling with several fiscal challenges such as inflation, the expiration...
Contract approved for new body cameras for Fresno Police Department
The Fresno City Council is moving forward with a contract to supply the Fresno Police Department with new body cameras.The $18 million, five-year contract with Axon Enterprises passed unanimously at Thursday's meeting.During the meeting, there was some discussion about how the contract was written and a provision for an automatic renewal.Interim Police Chief Mindy Casto spoke about the department's partnership with the company."We have 556 cameras that we pay for as we expanded," she said. "They allowed us, without going under a new contract, to have about 100 new cameras. We've been using them free of charge, and now the time has come to square up with them and actually purchase cameras for expansion and pay for what we've actually been using."In addition to the camera equipment, the contract covers data storage, a records management system, software upgrades and maintenance.
California Recommends AT&T, Frontier, Six Others for $143M in Broadband Grants
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has recommended a total of $143.3 million in grants to go toward broadband deployments to locations in the state that currently lack high-speed broadband service. AT&T was recommended for two grants totaling $18.1 million and Frontier was recommended for three grants totaling $22.9 million....
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