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Goodman, Latimer: Reimagine policing? It can be done. St. Paul’s history offers evidence

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:39 GMT

George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer underscored what people of color have known and experienced in their communities for years. For others, the blatant cruelty toward another human being, witnessed by us all, clarified this experience. A clarion call for change resulted in political leaders promising reform through state and federal consent decrees. But to many, the promises and the reality of reform have not been enough. Distrust and wariness toward law enforcement, in part, have led to officers being openly disparaged in a politically charged environment, which has led to an exodus of good police officers and a dearth of new recruits.Our communities and law enforcement are at a crossroads. Transforming policing is an evolving process that ebbs and flows based on the current environment. The public justifiably wants to feel safe in their homes, cars and neighborhoods. They also expect officers to respond to calls for service as trained professionals who protect th...

Letters: We can’t undo historic wrongs. We still need reparations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:39 GMT

We can’t undo historic wrongs. We still need reparationsThank you, Isabel Saavedra-Weis, for writing this important account of what you encountered when reporting on reparations in Minnesota (“4 lessons I learned reporting on racial reparations in St. Paul,” Sept. 3). What is also important to note is that we cannot go back and undo the historic wrongs done to Black and Native people.  Given that, what CAN be done? Solutions need to be both practical and meaningful.Let us start with official, sincere apologies from the highest levels of Minnesota governmental entities.Moving on, the statements I have listened to and read acknowledging that we exist on stolen Native land ring shallow. What is the point of those statements if no action is to follow? How much land could we give back? City of St. Paul parks? State of Minnesota parks? Would Native Minnesotans be able to take back ownership and manage those lands as they see fit? Would they want to?Reparations for Black ...

Heavy police presence in Johnstown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:39 GMT

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There is currently a heavy police presence in Johnstown. The area of Washington Street and North Market Street has been blocked off to traffic. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area while the police operation is underway. Details remains limited at this time. Stay with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop.

Law enforcement community mourns fallen LASD deputy killed in ambush shooting 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:39 GMT

A large, somber procession to honor the life and service of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer took place after he was killed in an ambush shooting Saturday evening. The procession went from Lancaster to the Coroner’s Office in Boyle Heights, with the slain deputy’s body being followed by a long line of vehicles. Overpasses with views of the procession were filled with people paying their respects to the 30-year-old deputy who got engaged just four days ago. Clinkunbroomer joined LASD’s Palmdale Station in 2018 and also served as a field training officer for a year-and-a-half. The procession went from Lancaster to the Coroner’s Office in Boyle Heights, and the slain deputy’s body was followed by a long line of vehicles. (LASD)Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said that Clinkunbroomer comes from a family of LASD deputies, including his father and grandfather, and that the fallen deputy had “service...running through his veins.”  Model found dead i...

New documents raise questions about hiring of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s boyfriend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:39 GMT

OAKLAND — Newly obtained records show Alameda District Attorney Pamela Price’s boyfriend got a job within her office that was never publicly advertised, and despite potential red flags about his tenure at a company that he then claimed to help run.Records show that Price’s romantic partner, Antwon Cloird, oversaw a Richmond-based company that ran afoul of state tax officials. What that company does remains a mystery to the person listed as its business agent, who said he’s never heard of it.The new details of Cloird’s prior work history — as well as the apparent lack of competition he faced in securing a job with Price’s office — raise fresh questions about the circumstances of his employment, which was first reported by this news organization last month. Ethics experts who have criticized his new gig now say it is apparent that Price and the county did not follow good governance standards when hiring Cloird.It “just doesn’t pass the ethical test,” said John Pelissero, senior schola...

Bay Area high school football: Where to find our complete Week 4 coverage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:39 GMT

San Ramon Valley’s high-flying passing attack carved up what had been an impenetrable McClymonds secondary in a classic unstoppable offense vs. unshakable defense matchup.Amador Valley’s Jake Goldsworthy said the game “was personal” after the Dons carved up a red-hot Monte Vista team. De La Salle ran, ran and ran some more against St. Mary’s-Stockton to improve to .500.Silver Creek dialed up some surprise option plays to keep its perfect record, and Hillsdale’s gutsy play calling helped upset Sacred Heart Prep.As always, the Bay Area News Group has you covered.If you have not already, please subscribe here for digital access all season long. Your contributions keep us going.Here is our complete Week 4 coverage.Enjoy.Roundup: Best of Week 4Saturday Roundup: Best of Week 4Under investigation: South Bay high school coach seen shoving sideline official Results: Weekend scoreboard, how Top 25 faredPhotos: Our staff’s Week 4 imagesPlenty of options: Sil...

Milpitas families have fun with art with a focus on education

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:39 GMT

While some children in attendance were too young to think about going back to school, a Sept. 6 event hosted by First 5 Santa Clara County at the Milpitas Library was designed to get them and their families thinking about their education.Maria de Los Angeles Perez and Orlando Salcedo, community workers at the Josephine Guerrero Family Resource Center in Milpitas, welcomed over 30 children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to the Fun with Art event. Perez and Salcedo read “I Got the School Spirit” by Connie Schofield-Morrison, which led to lively discussions about colors, shapes and emotions found in the book, followed by counting and ABCs shoutouts.Using the song “The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round” for inspiration, the children created their artistic interpretations of a school bus.FIRST 5 Santa Clara County is one of the 58 county commissions that provide programs in early education for California’s youngest children. The Josephine Guerrero Family Resource Center is part of a ne...

Opinion: Early detection of breast cancer can help save lives

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:39 GMT

The last Wednesday in September is World Dense Breast Day. The intention is to raise awareness about dense breast tissue and its potential health impacts. This matters—a lot—because an overwhelming majority of women are unaware of their breast density. Yet, nearly half of all women have dense breast tissue, and dense breast tissue makes abnormalities like cancer more difficult to see on a mammogram and indicates a woman’s increased risk of breast cancer.In fact, the risk of breast cancer for women with extremely dense tissue is about five times greater than for those with low breast density. Sadly, despite all the progress made in the past few decades, breast cancer is still a leading cause of death for women in Santa Clara County.But early detection of breast cancer can help save lives and reduce healthcare costs through treatments that can be less expensive and less burdensome to the patient.This past March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a ruling establishing nation...

Volunteers sought for Coastal Cleanup Day in Cupertino

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:39 GMT

Coastal Cleanup DayAs part of National River Cleanup Day—an international day of action to protect creeks, rivers and wildlife from trash and debris—Cupertino is hosting a community creek cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m.-noon, at Regnart Creek, 10295 Parkside Lane.Gloves, trash grabbers, and other tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring water to stay hydrated and dress for safety: Wear closed-toe shoes, long sleeves, long pants and sunscreen. To participate, register at Eventbrite.com.Symphonic band concertThe Cupertino Symphonic Band will perform its annual fall concert on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 3 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road. Admission is free. Donations of canned goods benefit West Valley Community Services.For more information, visit www.cupertinosymphonicband.org.County ADU websiteSanta Clara County’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) website is now live at http://www.aduscc.org.It offers free resources to help guide property owne...

‘Hadestown’ performer springs back into action after injury

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:33:39 GMT

After recovering from an injury, Maria-Christina Oliveras returned to the role of Persephone in the North American tour of “Hadestown” in April. The tour’s stop in the Bay Area this month represents a milestone of sorts for the performer.“Ironically, it’s been six months,” Oliveras says of her comeback, referring to her character’s deal with her devilish husband Hades to spend half the year with him in the underworld.Unlike her character, whose time away from her role as the bringer of spring leads to drunken depression,  Oliveras wasn’t idle during her recovery. She was medically cleared to take the role of Church Lady in “Between Riverside and Crazy” on Broadway while on hiatus from “Hadestown.”Back tour with the musical, Oliveras was staying in Berkeley while the show was in San Francisco earlier this month. “Hadestown” will be presented by Broadway San Jose Sept. 26-Oct. 1.“I’ve done a bunch of shows with Berkeley Rep, so I know Shattuck Avenue,” Oliveras says.Oliveras is now al...