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San Francisco Public Works Director Arrested On Alleged Public Corruption Charges

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 02, 2020 12 Comments

We have been following the diseased streets of San Francisco for a while, including the development of a human poop report app and the fact that the city's residents have to fend off the homeless from in front of their stores and homes.

UC Berkeley Removes Lawyer’s Name From Building Over Alleged Racist Past

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 02, 2020 3 Comments

"made racist comments against Chinese people and helped spur the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882"...

CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/locations-confirmed-cases.html

Wuhan Virus Watch: 7th U.S. Case Identified in San Francisco Bay Area

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 01, 2020 40 Comments

As of today, there are approximately 12,000 cases of Wuhan Coronavirus infections worldwide. The death toll stands at 259, with 26 nations or administrative areas reporting patients who are infected with the pathogen.

UCLA Student Government Cannot Account for $3 Million

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 27, 2020 7 Comments

A government that cannot account for money? I am shocked!...

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Los Angeles County Reports First Case of Wuhan Coronavirus

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 27, 2020 23 Comments

The number of deaths and infections associated with the Wuhan Coronavirus has risen as the Los Angeles County reports its first case of the disease.

The patient had recently traveled from Wuhan City, China— the epicenter of the outbreak that has killed 56 people and sickened another 2,000.

Members of ‘Womxn’s’ March at Stanford U. Demand End to Rape Culture

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 21, 2020 7 Comments

“We are tired of watching the community disproportionately mistreat womxn*, non-binary, and trans students and faculty”...

West Virginia Senate invites Virginia county to join the Mountain State

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 18, 2020 38 Comments

Last month, more than 100 Virginia cities and counties declared themselves gun sanctuaries following the Democratic takeover of their legislature.

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California’s Cure for Healthcare Costs May Include Getting Into the Generic Drug Market

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 16, 2020 18 Comments

California might become the first state to offer its own brand of generic prescription drugs under a proposal announced Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

California to Increase Funds for DACA Graduate Students

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 16, 2020 0 Comments

“Higher education has the power to transform lives, and all hardworking young people in our state deserve a shot at it”...

UC Davis Transgender Student Plants 100 Fake Penises in Campus Garden for Art Class Project

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 15, 2020 9 Comments

“I am a transgender male and I experience gender dysphoria. But no one has ever asked me where I experience it.”...

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Federal Agents Arrest Michael Avenatti for Violation of Terms of Release

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 15, 2020 19 Comments

Federal agents arrested Michael Avenatti on Tuesday evening or violating the terms of his release:

The arrest occurred outside the disciplinary hearing in which the State Bar of California has accused the hard-charging, tough-talking attorney of using a doctored document to scam a client out of nearly $840,000, funneling money from a lawsuit settlement fund to his own personal use.

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/democratic-debate-july-31-2019/index.html

Biden Would ‘Consider’ Harris for His Administration, Including Vice President

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 14, 2020 29 Comments

Former Vice President Joe Biden said a month ago he would consider Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) as his running mate. Biden repeated his thoughts this week in his first official California interview but broadened Harris's options.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZSxmyjKGEY

CA Gov. Newsom wants to fund health care for illegal immigrant seniors

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 12, 2020 29 Comments

Last year, California passed a law that will offer government-subsidized health benefits for undocumented immigrants under the age of 26. The expansion took effect New Year's Day and will cost $98 million in the upcoming fiscal year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE4uxr0sopw

California Law Loophole Creates a Staggering Car Theft Crisis

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 10, 2020 34 Comments

As if feces-strewn streets, needle-contaminated parks, and infectious diseases were not enough to repel potential tourists, a California law has resulted in a loophole that leaves many car break-ins unpunished.

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Former Castro, Harris Supporters Gravitate to Biden

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 07, 2020 15 Comments

Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro endorsed Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on Monday a few days after he dropped out of the race. However, former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign told The Texas Tribune that he picked up 11 new endorsements from Texas. Nine of those people once supported Castro. Biden's campaign also said that he now has more support from those who backed Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA).