Tag: California
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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 … Full story: https://thebusinessjournal.com/fresno-state-social-work-program-lands-5-25m-grant-to-meet-behavioral-health-needs/
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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. Full story: https://edsource.org/2024/newsom-signs-bill-to-end-parental-notification-policies-at-schools-but-opponents-say-its-not-over-yet/715767
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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. Full story: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-09/feds-seek-documents-investigation-mayor-thao-campaign-donations
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‘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. Full story: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-24/oakland-mayor-delivers-fiery-speech-following-fbi-raid-of-her-home-i-will-not-be-bullied
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‘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. Full story: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-24/oakland-mayor-delivers-fiery-speech-following-fbi-raid-of-her-home-i-will-not-be-bullied
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‘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. Full story: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-24/oakland-mayor-delivers-fiery-speech-following-fbi-raid-of-her-home-i-will-not-be-bullied
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‘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. Full story: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-24/oakland-mayor-delivers-fiery-speech-following-fbi-raid-of-her-home-i-will-not-be-bullied
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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 … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=667a46a1840c4e71afbbd3607c320e64&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.chron.com%2fnews%2farticle%2fafter-fbi-raid-defiant-oakland-mayor-says-she-19532440.php&c=12025359931611061415&mkt=en-us
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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/
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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
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Application period open for wildfire preparedness grants
CFF, which administers and manages the WSPP, has awarded 313 grants to fire departments and community organizations statewide, focusing its efforts in Northern and Central California. Full story: https://www.escalontimes.com/news/application-period-open-wildfire-preparedness-grants/
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Free summer camps to be offered by Fresno Unified
According to officials, camps will include: Dive into Space Scuba Diving, Virtual Reality and Coding, California Arts Academy, Hmong Clothing and Fashion Through Time, Fresno State’s Women’s Rugby … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/free-summer-camps-offered-fresno-235716144.html
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Representing Hmong culture in Allen Priebe
This exhibition features personal and found objects that represent Hmong narratives, memories, culture and history. Yaj was born in California and raised in Sheboygan, WI. She earned a Bachelor of … Full story: https://advancetitan.com/arts-and-culture/2024/04/11/representing-hmong-culture-in-allen-priebe
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California’s third-largest school district draws back search for superintendent in tense moment
In a split decision, the Fresno Unified Board of Trustees voted to pause its search for a new superintendent and expand the search nationwide. Full story: https://www.kvpr.org/local-news/2024-04-05/californias-third-largest-school-district-draws-back-search-for-superintendent-in-tense-moment
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California voters passed Proposition 1, but what does that mean?
Californians will be paying for Prop 1 for the next 30 years. According to the state Legislative Analyst’s Office, there will be 30 payments of $310 million each. Interest on those payments could cost … Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/prop-1-passed-what-does-it-mean/103-07bb1ad4-8b9e-45ca-8f75-ba50ddaaf22f