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Fresno State social work program lands $5.25M grant to meet behavioral health needs
The California Department of Health Care Access and Information awarded a $5.25 million grant to the Master of Social Work program at Fresno State to expand its capacity to produce qualified health …
Newsom signs bill to end parental notification policies at schools; opponents say fight is not over
California is the first state to pass a law prohibiting school boards from requiring staff to notify parents if their child could be transgender.
Fresno Unified’s Early Registration for Elementary School Kids Is Underway
FUSD is holding early registration today and Tuesday for children in grades transitional kindergarten through 6 at the Fresno Adult School.
Full story: https://gvwire.com/2024/07/15/fresno-unifieds-early-registration-for-elementary-school-kids-is-underway/
At a Sacramento high school, some ugly racism comes from a teacher and his test | Opinion
Biology teacher Alex Nguyen wrongly thought it was instructive to write in a test how African Americans have a gene that promotes a pimp walk.
Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/news/sacramento-high-school-ugly-racism-120000042.html
High school teacher’s bizarre biology test included racist question on ‘pimp walk’ gene
A teacher at Sacramento’s Luther Burbank High School gave a wildly offensive final that targeted individual students by name …
Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/high-school-teacher-bizarre-biology-205403452.html
First female leader of Fresno schools vows to know every student by name
Using her experiences as examples, interim Superintendent Misty Her wants to address student achievement by meeting the needs of each kid.
Full story: https://edsource.org/2024/first-female-leader-of-fresno-schools-vows-to-know-every-student-by-name/715485
Plot thickens in Oakland as grand jury investigates influential family, Mayor Thao, her partner
A DOJ subpoena confirms a federal grand jury investigation involving Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and donations made by the owners of Cal Waste Solutions.
Seven new restaurants in Fresno for cooling down this summer. From ice cream to healthy
The business founded by the 20-something Hmong sisters serves ice cream and taiyaki. That’s a Japanese pastry, cooked fresh and served warm in the shape of a fish. You can get it served atop a bowl of …
Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/seven-restaurants-fresno-cooling-down-123000936.html
Seven new restaurants in Fresno for cooling down this summer. From ice cream to healthy
In addition to traditional American summertime treats, the restaurants feature cuisine from Armenia, Kuwait and Asia that won’t weigh you down.
Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/seven-restaurants-fresno-cooling-down-123000936.html
FUSD students learn about Hmong and Khmer language and culture in Summer Academy class
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Students are leaning into learning more about the Hmong and Khmer cultures and languages. The pages of books are coming to life in Padao Thoa’s class this summer. Students are …
Full story: https://abc30.com/post/fusd-students-learn-hmong-khmer-language-culture-summer/14949911/
‘I have done nothing wrong.’ Oakland mayor declares herself innocent in fiery speech after FBI raid
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she believes the FBI raid of her home is linked to an effort to recall her from office.
‘I have done nothing wrong.’ Oakland mayor declares herself innocent in fiery speech after FBI raid
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she believes the FBI raid of her home is linked to an effort to recall her from office.
‘I have done nothing wrong.’ Oakland mayor declares herself innocent in fiery speech after FBI raid
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she believes the FBI raid of her home is linked to an effort to recall her from office.
‘I have done nothing wrong.’ Oakland mayor declares herself innocent in fiery speech after FBI raid
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she believes the FBI raid of her home is linked to an effort to recall her from office.
After FBI raid, defiant Oakland mayor says she did nothing wrong and will not resign
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In her first public remarks since federal authorities raided her home last week, a defiant and furious mayor of Oakland, California, said she did not do anything wrong and she …
Oakland mayor denies doing anything wrong after FBI raid
Go deeper: Mayor Thao, who took office in 2023, shared her personal story of being of Hmong descent and growing up in poverty, calling herself her ancestors’ wildest dream and emphasizing that she is …
Full story: https://sjvsun.com/california/oakland-mayor-denies-doing-anything-wrong-after-fbi-raid/
Federal agents raid home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
Federal authorities on Thursday raided the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. No further details were provided.
Full story: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-20/fbi-search-home-of-oakland-mayor
