A Northern California district attorney revealed more than 70 percent of suspects who were released on $0 bail between 2020 and 2021 in his county went on to commit new crimes. “When over 70 percent of the people released under mandated $0 bail policies go on to commit additional crime(s), including violent offenses such as…
District Attorney: 70 Percent of Suspects Released on $0 Bail Committed New Crimes
August 23, 2022
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California to Extend Health Benefits for Illegal Immigrants
August 23, 2022
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SACRAMENTO—About 40,000 low-income adults living in the country illegally won’t lose their government-funded health insurance over the next year under a new policy announced Monday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration. California already pays for the health care expenses of low-income adults 25 and younger, regardless of their immigration status. A new law scheduled to…
Sailors Preserve Maritime Traditions and Sailing in San Francisco Bay Area
SAUSALITO, Calif.—A large wooden ship glides across the San Francisco Bay, its massive sails billowing in the cool coastal breeze. “Two, six, heave!” the crew of volunteer sailors shout in unison as they hoist the sails of the Matthew Turner, a 132-foot-long traditional brigantine vessel. It is one of two ships that the maritime-focused nonprofit…
Body Found in Reservoir Believed to Be Missing Teen Kiely Rodni
August 22, 2022
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TRUCKEE, Calif.—A body found in a Northern California reservoir is believed to be that of 16-year-old Kiely Rodni, who went missing weeks ago after attending a large party at a Sierra Nevada campground, authorities said Monday. Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon told a press conference that the body had not been identified yet but “we…
SoCal Unemployment Rates Dip in July
August 22, 2022
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The unemployment rates in Southern California dropped in July, according to the latest figures released by the state Employment Development Department (EDD). California in general has regained over 97 percent of the nearly 3 million nonfarm jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to the EDD. Statewide, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was…
Southern California Unemployment Rates Dip in July
August 22, 2022
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The unemployment rates in Southern California dropped in July, according to the latest figures released by the state Employment Development Department (EDD). California in general has regained over 97 percent of the nearly 3 million nonfarm jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to the EDD. Statewide, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was…
California Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bill for Illegal Drug Injection Sites
August 22, 2022
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 22 vetoed legislation that would have allowed the proliferation of illegal drug injection sites in major California cities. Senate Bill 57, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) would have permitted the creation of “overdose prevention programs,” called safe injection or consumption sites, where addicts can use illegal drugs…
Newsom Unveils $4.7 Billion Mental Health Program for Children
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $4.7 billion program last week that will work with schools to expand mental health services for children. The program, dubbed the Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health (pdf), invests in mental health and substance use services and hires 40,000 new mental health workers—including 10,000 school counselors—across the state. Newsom…
California Bans State-Funded Travel to Georgia for Restricting Boys From Girls’ Sports
August 22, 2022
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Aug. 19 an immediate ban on state-funded travel to Georgia for passing a law that prohibits biological boys from competing in girls’ school sports. Bonta called Georgia’s recently enacted education bill House Bill 1084 “transphobic.” California’s list now includes 22 states. Arizona will be added to the list at…
Attacks on Elderly Prompt Town Hall Meeting in San Francisco
A recent series of attacks on elderly Asian Americans in San Francisco prompted leaders, members, and supporters of the AAPI community to demand a town hall meeting with the city’s police chief to address the issue. The meeting was held on Aug. 16 in Chinatown. “There’s been a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes since the…
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