Public pressure is mounting against Kansas City Police Chief Richard Smith amid criticism that he failed to hold his officers accountable for alleged excessive use of force and mistreatment of communities of color.
Citizens Call for Removal of Chief of Police, Greater Officer Accountability Read More »
Hundreds of Bay Area residents – many of them Nigerian and Nigerian-American – gathered at Lake Merritt Amphitheater in Oakland Oct. 24 to rally around the #endSARS movement. Those at the gathering protested against police brutality in Nigeria, particularly demanding for the end of a special police unit known as SARS, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
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Josh Becker, a Democratic State Senate candidate heavily favored against Republican Alex Glew in California’s 13th district, sat down with the Peninsula Press’ Eric Ting to discuss campaigning in the era of COVID-19, California ballot measures and climate change legislation.
State Senate Josh Becker Discusses Ballot Measures, Climate Change, More Read More »
Last month, the Pac-12 CEO group unanimously voted to reverse the August 11 decision to postpone a fall sports season to 2021 – just 45 days after the Pac-12 released a 12-page document it was not safe to do so.
The four candidates campaigning for two open seats in the North Bay’s Reed Union School District’s Board of Trustees are focused on reopening the schools safely and improving communication with the community.
East Bay Congressman and former Democratic Presidential candidate Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) said he is worried Donald Trump could “incite violence” and summon “militiamen” to the White House to protect him if he loses the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Swalwell Worried Trump Could “Incite Violence,” Summon “Militiamen” if He Loses Read More »
Schools are struggling to respond to heightened levels of student anxiety seven months into the pandemic.
As Schools Stay Remote, Pandemic Adds Barriers to Mental Health Support Read More »
Since September, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have made personal donations of $400 million to date, to help election offices across the country secure more staffing, training, and equipment to administer the November 3 elections.
Zuckerberg Helps Key Swing States Like Michigan Pay for Election Infrastructure Read More »
California’s undocumented workers face food insecurity and evictions now that $75 million in California state funding appropriated in April to support them through the crisis has been depleted.
Undocumented Workers Face Worsening Economic Crisis Without Relief Read More »
As students across the nation grapple with the challenges of a virtual semester, the University of California is considering expanding its definition of basic needs beyond minimal food and shelter.
UC Considering Boosting Aid to Most Needy Students Amid Pandemic Read More »
REDWOOD CITY, California — Rows of cars honked their praise for a trapeze artist and a “human cannonball” at the Zoppé Italian Family Circus’ drive-in show. The circus has performed in Redwood City annually for the past thirteen years but shifted to a new format this time around to adapt to coronavirus public health guidelines.
Drive-in Circus Performers Prove the Show Must Go On Read More »
In the race for California’s 13th State Senate district, two candidate are drawing their sharpest contrasts with one another on issues related to race and police reform.
District 13 Senate Candidates Clash on Affirmative Action, Racial Issues Read More »
