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网页6 天之前 · Incarceration and justice reform’s ripple effects continue to be felt heavily in our society. Our prison news coverage delves into the complex issues surrounding the penal system, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and reforms that impact the lives of those behind bars and the communities they return to- including reporting by prison journalist Steve Brooks, who was selected to ...
Housing & Homelessness - Local News Matters
网页Housing & Homelessness. Construction work progresses at 401 S. El Dorado St. in Stockton, Calif., on Nov. 23, 2022. A groundbreaking ceremony at the site in June 2022 launched the construction of at least 30 affordable housing units for unhoused people living with mental illness. (Harika Maddala/ Bay City News / Catchlight Local)
Antioch City Council approves $500K to bring in help amid …
网页3 天之前 · Amid an increase in gun violence from suspected gang activity in Antioch, the City Council this week approved an allocation of up to $500,000 to fund extra patrols from neighboring law enforcement agencies.. City staff initially recommended using the funds to also cover double-time wages for Antioch Police Department officers, but this raised some concerns with public speakers and ...
Willits council race: 4 candidates, including ex-police chief ...
网页6 天之前 · In his candidate statement, Gonzalez lists accomplishments such as diversifying the city’s water resources, local business development and implementing Measure K, a sales tax passed in 2020 to fund city services.. Former Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman is also vying for a council seat. He served as sheriff for 13 years. Now retired, he works as a real estate agent while volunteering as ...
Politics still local and personal — but only for independents, not ...
网页2024年6月15日 · The same is true for other significant political questions: Independents’ political views and perspectives on key issues also reflect the economic and social conditions they see and experience every day.. In contrast, Democrats’ and Republicans’ ideas of what problems deserve government attention and how to solve them are much less likely to be based on their own life experiences, and ...
Interactive news map by Bay Area News Collective shows what’s …
网页2021年9月27日 · These maps will help Local News Matters and newsroom partners obtain a more representative understanding of coverage gaps in local communities and provide a collective experience for local residents. In 2021, the project team began designing these maps after conducting dozens of resident interviews and …
Inside/Out - Local News Matters
网页2024年9月4日 · The Media Center at San Quentin. Inside the confines of the country’s first prison newsroom, incarcerated journalists find voice in stories that break barriers and challenge perceptions from the inside out. Founded in 1940, San Quentin News’ storied history marks decades of dedication to uncovering truth behind bars.
Stockton News Matters - Local News Matters
网页2022年6月30日 · U.S. Coast Guard crews were able to contain a petroleum product that leaked into Stockton’s Smith Canal over the weekend, preventing it from fouling the San Joaquin River. The leak from a 380-gallon oil burner was contained to a 1.5-mile stretch of the canal after…. Supported by Bay City News Foundation by …
COVID-19 Information Hub - Local News Matters
网页Click the button to the right to find a variety of interactive graphics that allow you to see how the coronavirus pandemic is playing out across the country. How many people have tested positive for COVID-19 in your area? Use our embeddable map to find and share the answer. Via Big Local News, Pitch Interactive and Google News Initiative.
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