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No Charges for Sacramento Officers Who Killed Stephon Clark: DA
Prosecutors announced Saturday that two police officers will not face charges in last year’s fatal shooting in Sacramento of an unarmed black man that generated nationwide protests. Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert held a news conference and said the officers did not break any laws when they shot Stephon Clark after the 22-year-old ran from them into his grandparents’...
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'This Guy's Amazing:' San Jose Police Chief Praises UPS Driver For Purposely Driving Slow During Pursuit of Armed Carjacker
The San Jose police chief on Friday praised the actions of the UPS driver taken hostage by an armed carjacker, who was eventually shot and killed Thursday by authorities after a tense pursuit and standoff on city streets.
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Proposed Bill Would Make Selling DMV Appointment Illegal
A new bill introduced this week would make selling appointments at the Department of Motor Vehicles illegal. People who don’t have the time or the patience for hours-long lines at California DMV have opted to pay for services, like Oakland-based startup YoGov, where someone else will stand in line for you. But Assembly Man Tyler Diep, R-Long Beach, is looking...
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Cal Grad, Olympian Nathan Adrian Announces Cancer Treatment
Olympic gold medalist and UC Berkeley graduate Nathan Adrian announced Thursday that he’s going through cancer treatment. The competitive swimmer announced on social media that he recently learned about his testicular cancer after a visit to the doctor to get his flu shot.
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Former 49ers QB Montana Invests in San Jose-Based Marijuana Brand
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana knows an opportunity when he sees one, and one of the largest growing industries is cannabis.
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Diocese of Santa Rosa Releases Names of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse and Misconduct
The Diocese of Santa Rosa on Saturday released a list of priests and bishops who have been accused of sexual misconduct. In a news release, Bishop Robert F. Vasa said he wants to express “sincere sorrow that so many have been subjected to the evil actions of priests and bishops.” His primary goal in releasing the names is to give...
