Q&A: Meet Richard Barrera, candidate for California state superintendent of public instruction
Richard Barrera, 59, is the president of the San Diego Unified school board and a senior policy adviser for the state Department of Education.
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Q&A: Meet Josh Newman, candidate for California state superintendent of public instruction
Josh Newman, 61, a former Democratic state senator, is seeking California’s top schools job.
Q&A: Meet Sonja Shaw, candidate for California state superintendent of public instruction
Sonja Shaw, 43, is the president of the Chino Valley Unified school board.
Q&A: Meet Rick Shea, candidate for San Diego County Board of Education in District 5
Rick Shea, 76, is the current vice president of the San Diego County Board of Education.
Q&A: Meet Gus Mattammal, candidate for California state superintendent of public instruction
Gus Mattammal, 53, is a tutoring and test-prep company executive.
Q&A: Meet John Franklin, candidate for San Diego County supervisor in District 5
John Franklin, 45, a Republican, is the mayor of Vista and owns a communications and political consulting firm.
Judge leaning toward county inspection of Otay Mesa detention center
A federal judge indicated Wednesday that he will grant a request from San Diego County to conduct a public health inspection of the Otay Mesa Detention Center, though he said some of the county’s requests — such as having local lawmakers be part of the inspection team — will require additional arguments from the county. The county sued the federal government and private prison company CoreCivic earlier this year after a coalition of lawmakers — including County Supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer and Paloma Aguirre — were blocked from inspecting the facility. The county’s public health officer was provided access, but county […]
Anonymous tip system started in wake of Sandy Hook shooting has fielded nearly 400,000 reports
A group formed in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has traveled the country trying to prevent such violence from happening. Instructors with Sandy Hook Promise have taught the nonprofit’s “Say Something” program in thousands of schools in all 50 states.
Man who sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall pleads guilty to assault
Anthony Kazmierczak pleaded guilty to assaulting rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar at a town hall.
Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support
A council appointed by President Trump has proposed significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The recommendations aim to shift more disaster preparedness and recovery responsibilities to states, tribes, and territories.