California Dolphin

So it’s a tie — again. At least for now. With the recount in the stunning Congressional District 16 race almost complete, the latest results show Assemblymember Evan Low and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian with the same exact number of votes. On April 15, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties started recounting the more than 182,000 votes cast in the March primary race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo. Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo locked in first place early on, but after nearly a month of vote-counting, Low and Simitian ended in a tie for second place. With no automatic recount provision in statewide and federal elections in California, Jonathan Padilla, a 2020 and 2024 Biden delegate and former mayoral campaign staffer for Liccardo, requested a recount and has been paying for it through a Super PAC called Count the Vote. The first round of preliminary results from Santa Clara County were released Friday with 77 of 199 precincts recounted showing Simitian up by one vote. But on Tuesday afternoon, Low and Simitian found themselves in an all too familiar position: locked in

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Gilroy: Suspect sought in grocery store parking lot shooting

GILROY – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a shooting last month in Gilroy. The Gilroy Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person pictured here. The person is a suspect in a shooting that happened March 31, 2024, outside Nob Hill Foods at 777 First St. in Gilroy. (Gilroy Police Department) The injury shooting happened just before 5 p.m. on March 31 in the parking lot of Nob Hill Foods at 777 First St., the Gilroy Police Department said in a news release. The victim and the suspect were involved in a verbal confrontation, which led to the suspect drawing a gun and firing at the victim, according to police. The victim was hit at least once and treated at an area hospital. On Monday, authorities released a surveillance image of the suspect, who appeared to be wearing sunglasses, a dark-colored jacket with a white logo on the upper left chest and dark-colored pants. The suspect also appeared to be riding a skateboard. Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information related to the

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Under Cecil Williams, Glide Memorial became world-renowned for welcoming ‘anyone who wanted to come’

When the Rev. Cecil Williams took over leadership of Glide Memorial Church in the 1960s and began transforming it into a national powerhouse for social justice and nonprofit services, he became an early ally of Tenderloin residents who were then among the city’s most marginalized: gay men, lesbians and transgender youth. In the 1960s, San Francisco was still “a pretty conservative town” and police, supported by City Hall, regularly targeted gathering spots for LGBTQ men and women, arresting them for merely being social. As part of Williams’ mission to welcome the poor and disenfranchised into his Tenderloin congregation, he began allowing LGBTQ groups to meet at Glide and to even host drag balls. Williams’ message of inclusion prevailed into the 21st century, and not just for the LGBTQ community. Under Williams’ leadership, Glide has been at the forefront of many civil rights causes that have shaped Bay Area history. Rev. Cecil Williams, cofounder of Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco, Calif., who was photographed on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018 at a proposed safe injection site for intravenous drug users, died Wednesday, April 22, 2024, at

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New federal rule bans ‘noncompete’ agreements for most workers

By Christopher Rugaber | Associated Press WASHINGTON — U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court. The Federal Trade Commission voted Tuesday 3-2 to ban measures known as noncompete agreements, which bar workers from jumping to or starting competing companies for a prescribed period of time. According to the FTC, 30 million people — roughly one in five workers — are now subject to such restrictions. The Biden administration has taken aim at noncompete measures, which are commonly associated with high-level executives at technology and financial companies but in recent years have also ensnared lower-paid workers, such as security guards and sandwich-shop employees. A 2021 study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis found that more than one in 10 workers who earn $20 or less an hour are covered by noncompete agreements. When it proposed the ban in January 2023, FTC officials asserted that noncompete agreements harm workers by reducing their ability to switch jobs for higher pay

Introducing Mitch White, the latest local to fulfill his dreams with SF Giants

SAN FRANCISCO — When he was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last week, Mitch White packed up his things, headed west and tried to manifest destiny. “It couldn’t have worked out better,” the 29-year-old right-hander said Tuesday afternoon from his new locker in the Giants’ clubhouse. Sitting at home in San Diego, White received a call from assistant general manager Jeremy Shelley, who informed him that the Giants had worked out a trade with Toronto. San Francisco sent cash considerations, and the San Jose-born pitcher would get the chance to suit up for the team he grew up rooting for. Taking the place of rookie Landen Roupp, who was optioned to Triple-A, White brings experience and the ability to pitch multiple innings to the Giants’ bullpen. “Being from San Jose, that was the team,” White said, naming Matt Cain as his favorite player. “Especially those years from ’10 to ’14 were awesome. … Obviously all those guys were sick.” White made his offseason home in San Francisco before moving south for training purposes, and before his daily commute took him to Oracle Park

Arson investigation continues as cypress trees targeted at local cemeteries

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Investigators continue to look for a motive along with who is responsible for continuously setting fire to cypress trees in local cemeteries. Officials with Ararat Armenian Cemetery say the fires started in January with one or two trees at a time. Since these early fires started close to a homeless encampment, investigators initially thought the fires may have been started for warmth. “When the city, the county, and the railroad all got together and moved that encampment along, we felt a sense of relief. We thought, okay, the fire problem would go away,” said Sheri Manning-Cartwright with Ararat and Massis Ararat Armenian Cemeteries. It did for a time, but about a month later the problem returned worse than ever. Old cypress trees were set ablaze across the 160 acre complex of interconnect cemeteries with six different ownerships. Out of the 30 trees burned, 21 of those trees were located at the Ararat Armenian Cemetery leaving them feeling targeted “We’ve now lost 21 trees. Our biggest incident was on April 13th, when we lost eight trees. What you see going on

Competitors squawk it out at European seagull screeching championship

By 6abc Digital Staff Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1:06AM People gathered in Belgium for the European Championship of Seagull screeching. BELGIUM — People young and old gathered in De Panne, Belgium, on April 21, for the European Championships of Gullscreeching. Footage recorded by Niel Van Herck shows the event, where competitors — often in fancy dress — did their best impressions of a screeching seagull while a full house watched on. The event, which is in its fourth year, was attended by competitors from countries, including England, Sweden, and France. The title was taken by a Portuguese scientist, Belgian media reported. In the junior category, a fledgling competitor from the UK, nine-year-old Cooper Wallace, took the win with a performance that included lunging at some fries held by his little sister, Shelby. Competitors were scored on both the sound of the screech and how well they understood gull behavior, the event organizer told local media. Copyright © 2024 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.

‘General Hospital’ garners 11 Daytime Emmy Award nominations

LOS ANGELES — It’s almost time for the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has revealed all of the nominees for this years’ show. ABC’s “General Hospital,” the longest-running American soap opera in production, garnered 11 nominations. Among them is the Outstanding Daytime Drama Series nomination, of which it currently holds the record for most wins. It has won 16 times and currently holds the title. “GH” also has nominations in the acting categories, including the Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress category, for Finola Hughes’ performance as Anna Devane and Cynthia Watros’ performance as Nina Reeves. In the Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor, Robert Gossett was nominated for his work as Marshall Ashford. Alley Mills was nominated for Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series. The show also received nominations in the writing and directing for drama series categories, as well as Original Song for “Shine,” Lighting Direction, Casting, and Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design. When it came to Daytime Talk Series, “Tamron Hall,” “Turning Tables with Robin Roberts” and “The View” were

Congressman Jim Costa unveils legislation regarding regulation of biolabs

REEDLEY, Calif. (KFSN) — Congressman Jim Costa is unveiling new legislation to regulate highly infectious diseases and high containment laboratories. The “Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act” is meant to address gaps in federal law. H.R. 8065 comes after an illegal bio lab was found inside a warehouse in Reedley in December 2022. Authorities say the lab had blood samples, nearly 1,000 mice and misbranded medical devices. RELATED: City of Reedley, Fresno County to receive $260K for illegal lab cleanup This public health act is meant to address the gaps in regulations for labs. “This legislation will do the following, require sellers of highly infections agents to keep a logbook of all sales, and maintain those record for at least 5 years,” said Costa. The law would also require regular evaluations of high-containment laboratories and designate a single federal official to lead the overview. That’s something Reedley City Manager Nicole Zieba says would have made a difference nearly a year ago when it was unclear which agency could help with the diseases found at the 850 I street building. “That single federal source

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Seattle Children’s Hospital reach settlement on trans care

By Briana Conner Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:52AM Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Seattle Children’s Hospital announced a court settlement on Monday involving care for transgender patients. HOUSTON, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a settlement with a children’s hospital in Washington State. Paxton was demanding information about patients from Texas who may have been receiving gender-affirming care now that it’s outlawed in this state. The attorney general’s office and Seattle Children’s Hospital announced the court settlement on Monday. It means Paxton will drop his request for information about transgender patients from Texas, and the hospital will withdraw its business license in this state. Officials with the hospital also said under oath that the facility does not have staff that treats trans kids from Texas in person or remotely. SEE ALSO: Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors A state law enacted last September bans gender-affirming care for trans youth, like puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgery. In light of this settlement with Seattle Children’s, Paxton released the following statement: “Seattle Children’s Hospital appeared to break

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard will play in Game 2 against Mavericks

Kawhi Leonard, who has sat out the last nine games because of right knee inflammation, will play for the Clippers in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Clippers coach Ty Lue was told reporters saw Leonard warming up by taking shots before the game, leading to speculation that his best player was healthy. “Yeah, he’s playing,” Lue said. Leonard practiced with the Clippers last week, but Lue said he didn’t participate in any contact sessions. Lue was asked if Leonard was able to do some contract work in recent practices. “Yeah, he’s done all the necessary things he has to do to be on the floor,” Lue said. “So, he’s checked every box and the medical has done a great job of making sure he checks those boxes. And, we’ll never put a guy on the floor that’s not ready to go. So, he’s ready to go.” Lue was asked again, does Leonard being ready include contact at practice? “Contact tonight,” Lue said, smiling. Lue was asked if there would be a minutes

School athletic trainer gets 36 years for sexually assaulting 12 female students

A former high school athletic trainer accused of sexually assaulting a dozen teenage girls was sentenced Monday to 36 years in prison after pleading no contest to felony charges, officials said. Richard Alexander Turner, 65, entered the plea during a preliminary hearing to determine whether there was enough evidence for the case to go to trial, court records show. He pleaded no contest to 13 counts of sexual assault involving 12 girls, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office. “He will now face the stark reality of likely spending the rest of his days in prison,” prosecutors said in a statement. Turner was facing 21 felony charges stemming from interactions with students he worked with from 2017 to 2022 at high schools in the San Fernando Valley, according to court records. On Monday, he pleaded no contest to one count of forcible rape, three felony counts of sexual penetration of an unaware victim due to fraud or misrepresentation, four counts of sexual penetration by foreign object and five counts of sexual battery involving an unconscious person. The plea saves Turner’s victims — who

Tired of Clear travelers cutting the airport security line? A California lawmaker wants change

Tired of watching Clear customers get escorted to the front of the airport security line? California state Sen. Josh Newman sure is. Newman (D-Fullerton), who frequently travels between his Orange County district and Sacramento, said Clear’s system of charging a premium for special access to a taxpayer-funded service has become a regular source of outrage. “Over time, you get kind of aware of the degree to which the Clear service has kind of an adverse effect on the people who don’t use it,” Newman said, noting that he’s among that group. “There’s something very elitist, almost un-American, about it to me.” So Newman authored a bill to require Clear — or any third-party airport security vendor — to operate through a dedicated security lane, instead of alongside mainstream lines. His team believes it is the first legislation of its kind in the nation. Clear enables its customers, who pay about $200 a year, to go to the front of TSA lines after their identity is verified. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) Newman said the bill, SB 1372, isn’t intended to ban Clear, which for

Trio of suspects burglarized 131 businesses, many of them small restaurants, police say

Los Angeles police arrested three people who they said burglarized and targeted as many as 131 commercial businesses throughout L.A. County, many of them independent and family-owned restaurants. Between March and June 2023, police said, three people they came to name the “Punch Crew” burglarized several restaurants, including several that served Asian and Eastern cuisine. The restaurants were often small and family-owned, and the suspects stole about $80,000 from various businesses and caused about $160,000 in damage, police said. “From records obtained through search warrants, the suspects had a consistent pattern of burglarizing several ethnic restaurants at a time in one area before moving to another part of the city,” the police said in a statement. The police did not name the restaurants that were burglarized. LAPD identified the suspects as 19-year-old Jacob Pugh of Lawndale, 25-year-old Kewon Stevenson of Los Angeles and a juvenile who was not identified. The trio were identified after burglarizing closed businesses in the San Fernando Valley area and neighboring cities, police said. North Hollywood Division detectives named the trio for their tactics — they used a sharp punch tool

Carson sheriff’s deputies shot homeless man in the back, lawsuit alleges

Attorneys for the family of a 34-year-old homeless man who they say was fatally shot by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies while on his knees have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county. Lawyers allege in the lawsuit that deputies used excessive force when they shot Arturo Cernas four times in the back outside a gas station in Carson. The lawsuit also says the deputies failed to render aid immediately and failed to use proper tactics to de-escalate the situation. Attorneys for the family filed the lawsuit last week on behalf of Cernas’ mother, Beatriz Loera, and his three children. Luis Carrillo, attorney for the family, could not be reached for comment. The Sheriff’s Department released a statement Tuesday saying it has not officially received the lawsuit “but takes all deputy-involved shootings seriously,” adding that it released information, including video, about the incident. “The Department is deeply committed to protecting our diverse communities without bias and prejudice,” the statement said. The shooting occurred in the early hours of Aug. 7 at the Chevron gas station at Albertoni Street and Central Avenue. The Sheriff’s Department

Woman slain in knife attack on Metro train identified by family

The woman who was attacked by a transient and later died from stab wounds to her neck was identified by a family member Tuesday. The unprovoked attack occurred early Monday morning as the victim was on a Los Angeles Metro subway train from North Hollywood headed toward Union Station. After being stabbed in the throat with two small kitchen knives, the woman got off the train at the Universal City B Line Station while bleeding profusely, the Los Angeles Police Department stated following the incident Monday. Mirna Soza is seen in an image provided by a family member. Police investigate a stabbing at the Metro Station in Studio City on April 22, 2024. (KTLA) The Los Angeles Police Department arrested 45-year-old Elliot Tramel Nowden for the random stabbing and murder of a woman on a Metro B Line train approaching the Universal City stop. The incident occurred on April 22, 2024. (KTLA) Police tape at the scene of a stabbing that left one woman dead at the Studio City Metro stop. The Los Angeles Police Department says it appears to be an unprovoked stabbing. The

Theft crew arrested for over 130 burglaries across Southern California

A group of suspects accused of burglarizing over 130 businesses across Southern California was arrested, police announced Tuesday. The suspects were identified by the Los Angeles Police Department as: Jacob Pugh, 19, from Lawndale Kewon Stevenson, 25, from Los Angeles An unidentified juvenile suspect The burglaries took place between March to June 2023 and the suspects generally targeted smaller family-owned restaurants. Many of the restaurants were focused on Asian and Eastern food, LAPD said. The group was dubbed the “Punch Crew” by detectives for their “use of a sharp punch tool to break the glass of the door or window” of targeted businesses. Once inside, the trio would ransack the shop, removing cash registers and any electronic tablets or devices. The crew is believed to be responsible for burglarizing at least 131 businesses throughout L.A. County, police said. Many of the break-ins left significant and costly damages. During the thefts, the suspects used different vehicles obtained from car rental companies and peer-to-peer car-sharing platforms. They would target several restaurants in one area at a time before moving on to a different part of the city

Ex-news anchor Janelle Stelson to take on GOP Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania

Former local news anchor Janelle Stelson has won the Democratic primary to take on Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) this November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Stelson, once a news anchor for WGAL-TV 8, defeated five other Democratic challengers in the crowded field to take on Perry in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District. She was previously a Republican, according to Pennsylvania Capital-Star, and currently lives outside of the district, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Among those who endorsed Stelson’s bid are the campaign arm of the center-left New Democrat Coalition, EMILY’s List and United Mine Workers of America. Her most prominent challengers included Mike O’Brien, a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel. Punchbowl News reported O’Brien received endorsements from Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) and former Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Pa.). He also received the backing of organizations and unions including Teamsters Local 776 in Harrisburg, the largest union office in the state. Perry is running for a seventh term in Congress and came under scrutiny during the Democratic primary for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. He was among 147 Republicans to object to the last

‘We did recover a live firearm’: Southern California school put on lockdown

Panicked parents rushed to a high school in San Bernardino County Tuesday after the campus was put on lockdown in response to a student that had a loaded firearm. Administrators at Oak Hill High School, a part of Hesperia Unified School District, said they were notified about a student who was possibly armed with a gun around 11:30 a.m. “All I heard was ‘code red, code red,’” freshman Deano Morales told KTLA’s Shelby Nelson. “Everyone thought it was just a drill.” Students said their teachers began locking the doors and ordering everyone to get to the back of the classroom. Freshman Xavier Ramos says he learned what was happening from a friend. “Two people were in class, and one of them showed my friend his gun,” he said. “When he did, they got escorted by the police outside and they ran.” A school police officer at Oak Hill seen on video chasing a student who was armed with a gun on April 23, 2024. (viewer photo) A school police officer at Oak Hill HS seen tussling with a student who

How online romance scams turn victims into accomplices

CBS News is investigating a growing number of fraud cases known as romance scams. Chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod explains how victims can unknowingly become perpetrators in the very scams they fall prey to.

White House considering national climate emergency declaration