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SELMA, Calif. (KFSN) — A Central Valley family is demanding justice after a deadly DUI hit and run in Selma. The suspect is an employee of the city and had two prior DUIs, raising questions for the victim’s family. The family describes Robert Leeper in many ways: a loving son, brother, and uncle who kept them laughing. He faced homelessness on and off, but his niece, Amanda Sanchez, said he always showed up for her and her kids. “Robert was a very outgoing person,” said Sanchez. “He was funny. He would make you laugh, he’d crack jokes, and he is willing to help anybody.” About six months ago, he got a dog named Nellie, who was always with him, and died with him after a suspected DUI hit and run Friday night. Selma Police say 39-year-old Roberto Cisneros hit Leeper near Floral and Wright just before 8:15 pm, then drove away. Cisneros, who works for the City of Selma’s Public Works Department, is now facing charges of murder, DUI causing injury, and leaving the scene of an accident. When the crash happened, he was off

There are many ways to stay calm. Try meditation. Or deep breathing. Or horse tranquilizer. I need all three to get through a vet appointment. And I don’t mean to calm down my dog. I need the stuff myself. My dog, Watson, is technically a senior. Many years ago, he was supposed to mellow out and snooze his way into a ripe old age. Well, he hasn’t mellowed. His ripe old age doesn’t prevent him from dislocating my shoulder when I walk him up to the vet’s office. Watson isn’t like other dogs. He loves the vet. He would cheerfully sell his soul for a few Snausages from her. This is despite the fact that whenever he visits Dr. Anderson, she usually pokes him with a needle or sticks a thermometer in a place where no sane dog would ever want one. So whenever I see Watson’s annual physical coming up, I start to sweat. You try restraining a 65-pound torpedo all the way from the parking lot up the concrete steps and the gravel walk to the local animal hospital. I usually lose the

California voters will begin marking their mail-in ballots for the Nov. 5 election in just a few days and how they vote may reflect their somewhat sour outlooks, particularly rising concerns about crime, a pre-election poll suggests. The Public Policy Institute of California survey, released Wednesday night, found that “majorities of adults and likely voters think the state is headed in the wrong direction and expect the state to have bad times financially in the next 12 months,” the San Francisco-based think tank said in its analysis. The poll also revealed that 71 percentof voters support Proposition 36, which would boost penalties for some crimes, partially undoing Proposition 47, a 2014 measure that reduced sentences. At least 41 percent said the outcome of this vote is “very important.” The strong support for Prop. 36 — which is sponsored by a coalition of law enforcement and business groups and backed by many local officials — should not be a surprise. Earlier this month, the institute released a study confirming that property crimes have been rising since Prop. 47’s passage, while the ranks of police have thinned and arrests

Anyone with a lick of fashion sense knows the secret of style is found in the accessories. Men have it easy when it comes to accessorizing. All they have to worry about is a tie, a watch, a belt and maybe a briefcase. Their shoes don’t really count as accessories because they’re almost always the same color and height. But women? We have to deal with earrings, watches, bracelets, rings, necklaces, belts, chains, brooches, scarves, glasses, socks, hats, headbands, handbags, briefcases and shoes of every style, height and color. Being properly accessorized is anything but cheap. Years ago, I made a rash decision. In retrospect, I see it as a stroke of genius. Having owned and lost dozens of earrings in my life, I decided from then on that I would own just one all-purpose lovely pair of earrings. I would wear that one pair all the time. Why not? I wear the same ring day after day, year after year and have not yet been arrested for taking unacceptable fashion risks. I made this decision for one reason: to stop spending money on earrings.

The Tehama County Major Crimes Unit’s Anti-Gang/Anti-Drug Board provided donations to the Manton Education Council ($25,000)and Tehama Together ($10,000). The $25,000 will fund the important programs the Manton Education Council offers, and the Tehama Together donation will fund Tehama 211 and its community efforts. The Major Crimes Anti-Gang/Anti-Drug Board consists of Sheriff Dave Kain, Chief Probation Officer Pam  Gonzalez, Corning Police Chief Craig Bassett and District Attorney Matt Rogers. The Major Crimes Unit’s  Anti-Gang/Anti-Drug Board is responsible for overseeing funds garnered from the seizure and forfeiture of drug assets. The seizure and forfeiture of drug assets and proceeds is strictly governed by California law  which mandates that 15% of all seized drug assets be directed toward anti-gang and anti-drug programs with  the goal of keeping children away from drugs and gangs. The Anti-Gang/Anti-Drug Board also funds the Police Activities League, Tehama 211 and the Dave Mobilio Scholarship fund.

Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks in Douglas, Arizona, her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic nominee for president.