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Unionized garbage workers in the Bay Area will resume work Saturday after Republic Services reached a tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, ending a strike that began on July 8. The strike caused significant disruptions in waste collection across multiple municipalities, prompting local officials to warn of a public health crisis due to accumulating garbage.
Former bishop Staccato Powell pleaded guilty to wire fraud, mail fraud, and conspiracy in a scheme to seize church properties in California. Powell admitted to using falsified documents to secure millions in loans against church assets without proper authorization. He faces up to 20 years in prison and has agreed to pay restitution of at least $3 million.
A San Diego jury found a Latino man guilty of murder, raising concerns about whether the jury represented his peers. California lawmakers recently eliminated a program aimed at diversifying jury pools, which could have impacted the fairness of trials. Critics argue that jurors often come from higher income brackets, making it difficult for defendants to receive a fair trial.
San Jose's homeless population has risen to 6,503, despite investments in temporary and permanent housing. Mayor Matt Mahan emphasized the need for immediate action to bring people indoors, while Santa Clara County reported a record high of 10,711 homeless individuals.
The Trump administration fired four immigration judges in San Francisco, including Ila Deiss, who had a high asylum approval rate of 93.7%. The firings leave nine vacancies across 26 courtrooms, raising concerns about the impact on asylum-seekers.
The Trump administration fired four immigration judges in San Francisco, including Ila Deiss, who previously granted asylum in 93.7% of her cases. These firings contribute to a total of 17 judges dismissed nationwide since Monday, leaving nine vacancies in San Francisco's immigration court.
The Trump administration fired four immigration judges in San Francisco, including Ila Deiss, who had a high asylum approval rate. This leaves nine vacancies in the local immigration court as nationwide firings of judges reach at least 17 across ten states. The firings coincide with increased arrests of asylum-seekers by ICE.
The Trump administration fired four immigration judges in San Francisco, including Ila Deiss, who had a high asylum approval rate. The firings leave nine vacancies in the San Francisco Immigration Court and at least 17 judges dismissed nationwide since Monday. The dismissals occur amidst ongoing arrests of asylum-seekers by ICE.
The Trump administration fired four immigration judges in San Francisco, including Ila Deiss, who had a 93.7 percent asylum approval rate. This leaves nine vacancies in the immigration court system, which has seen at least 17 judges fired nationwide since Monday. The firings coincide with increased arrests of asylum-seekers by ICE.
The Trump administration has fired four immigration judges in San Francisco since April, leaving nine vacancies across 26 courtrooms. The dismissed judges, known for granting asylum at rates exceeding the national average, have raised concerns about the impact on the immigration court system.