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Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
Peninsula International Dance Festival celebrates joy of movement
SAN MATEO -- For dancer Ariella Moreno, every step of the process of performing gives her joy. As she prepared for the Peninsula International Dance Festival this weekend, she said rhythm is in her blood."My grandfather started this company back in 1967 so I was born into it. I've been dancing before I could even walk."Now her walk is a graceful reflection of Ballet Folklórico Mexicano.As she rehearsed with her team, she said she is excited to be a part of the festival's diverse cultural showcase."I feel like this is a good way to showcase how many cultures are here...
Mayor And Ally Seemingly Don’t Understand City Manager’s Role
Concerns by the mayor and her political cohort about how money from an infrastructure bond measure will be spent challenges the role of the city manager. For months, the Santa Clara City Council has been discussing a bond measure to address its crumbling infrastructure. Time and again, at meeting after meeting, city employees have raised the alarm that Santa Clara has $600 million in “deferred maintenance,” government-speak for things the city should have fixed long ago.
Former Santa Clara Baseball Standout Jason Dicochea Joins Coaching Staff as Assistant Coach
The Santa Clara University baseball program welcomes former player Jason Dicochea, naming him as the new assistant coach under head coach Rusty Filter. Dicochea, who played for Santa Clara from 2017-2021 and had a successful professional career, will now bring his experience and leadership back to his alma mater. Dicochea...
Victim in deadly Oakland residential fire identified that displaced 20
OAKLAND, Calif. - A man who died in a residential fire in West Oakland last week was identified by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office as Tavis Shane Smith, a 32-year-old Oakland resident. Smith died at a hospital shortly after the fire from injuries related to smoke inhalation. The fire broke...
Hospital Operator Backs Off Closure of East San José Trauma Center After Public Outcry
Following months of outcry from residents and county officials, leaders of the Regional Medical Center in East San José are backing off plans to shutter the hospital’s trauma center and cut other services. Although the hospital announced Friday morning that it would preserve its trauma center, severe heart...
Santa Clara County Superior Court announces courthouse technology outages
(KRON) — The Santa Clara County Superior Court announced Friday it is experiencing disruptions to desktop devices across all courthouses due to the global technology outage. According to the press release, the court's information technology (IT) team deployed technicians at each courthouse. The court said it is prioritizing courtrooms with morning calendars to ensure the operation […]
Police Union President Named To Peace Officer Standards Panel
The president of the Richmond police union has been appointed to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Benjamin Therriault, a sergeant in the Richmond Police Department, was named Friday to the panel, which sets minimum selection and training standards for California law enforcement. The position requires California Senate confirmation.
CSULB School of Nursing Ranks First Among California Nursing Programs
WFCN – According to RNcareers.org 9th annual Nursing School Review, Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing has been named the best nursing program in California. For the purpose of creating its merit-based rankings, RNCareers.org assessed over 1,700 nursing programs. A few of the variables are program accreditation, tuition prices, academic achievement, teacher credentials, student happiness, program options, career results, and school reputation.
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