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They report an alarming increase in hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people

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2024.07.22

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Los crímenes de odio contra las personas de la comunidad LGBTQ+ han incrementado de manera constante y alarmante; datos reportados al Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos (DOJ, por sus siglas en inglés) muestran que entre 2022 y 2023 hubo 405 eventos de esta índole, motivados por prejuicios de orientación sexual, un aumento de 3.6 por ciento con respecto al año anterior.

A su vez, los delitos de odio denunciados contra las comunidades LGBTQ+ siguen aumentando a tasas alarmantes pese a que, según el fiscal general de California, Rob Bonta, los delitos de odio denunciados disminuyeron en general 7. 1 por ciento en 2023 frente a 2022, coincidieron expertos durante una sesión informativa realizada por Ethnic Media Services.

Una reciente encuesta de Los Angeles Times sobre las comunidades LGBTQ+ muestra que, aunque la mayoría de los estadounidenses acepta el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo, que las parejas del mismo sexo críen hijos y las leyes protejan a las personas de la discriminación laboral, su aprobación disminuye con las personas transgénero y no binarias de todas las edades.

Becky Monroe, subdirectora de las iniciativas estratégicas y asuntos exteriores del Departamento de Derechos Civiles de California, explicó que en los últimos años han incrementado los crímenes de odio entorno a la orientación sexual aunque pareciera ser más aceptado por la sociedad.

Entre el 2021 y 2022, dijo, han aumentado los crímenes de odio contra las personas transgenero 29 por ciento, una cifra muy alta que preocupa a los especialistas, ya que es evidente que existe un incremento continuo que lleva a una crisis y hace necesario tomar acciones para contrarrestarlo.

Además, explicó que muchas personas se sienten incomodas acercándose a los departamentos de policía, pero cuando llegan a las organizaciones son abrazados y comprendidos, por eso “es importante trabajar de la mano unos con otros”.

“La gente necesita distintos tipos de ayuda y nuestra labor es acercarlos con las áreas que les brindan el apoyo que necesitan”, agregó Monroe.

Toni Newman, directora de The Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements, destacó que las mujeres afrodescendientes sufren desproporcionadamente muchos más ataques de odio que las caucásicas; mientras que el segundo sector de la población son las latinas, agregando que, desde 2013, 85 por ciento de las personas transgénero asesinadas son mujeres de color.

Y es que, destacó, muchas mujeres transgénero de color están sufriendo de violencia, discriminación, actos de odio, en sus áreas de empleo, por eso se vuelve tan importante brindarles la oportunidad de tener un empleo, así se reducen las posibilidades de sufrir un acto de odio o incluso de enfrentar situaciones de discriminación o la muerte.

“La cultura es importante, educar a los empleados, supervisores, generantes y de más, porque cada persona tiene el deber de mostrar cómo tratar a los demás que viven una experiencia transgénero”, mencionó la también licenciada y candidata al doctorado en Derecho.

A ello, agregó un punto más a considerar, la igualdad laboral, tanto en sueldos como en oportunidades, así como los beneficios médicos o de seguros, ya que en muchas ocasiones les pagan menos o les ofrecen menos beneficios por ser personas transgénero.

“Los transgénero somos americanos, no estamos exigiendo un trato especial, lo único que pedimos es un trato justo. Yo trato a mis empleados transgénero de la misma forma, solo pedimos las mismas oportunidades con sueldos y empleos justos con los mismo beneficios que todos”, puntualizó.

Andy Ruíz, de la clínica de salud transgénero de St. John’s Community Health en Los Ángeles, explicó que a través de su trabajo ha notado el aumento en crímenes de odio con personas transgénero indocumentadas, que son los más afectados actualmente.

Para Ruíz es importante trabajar estos temas desde la familia, porque muchas veces los primeros comentarios o actos de odio y discriminación pertenecen a los familiares que no son capaces de aceptar y tratar con respeto a sus propios miembros.

“La familia te apoya, la familia te ama, pero en muchos casos que he trabajado no pasa esto, muchas veces son víctimas de su propia familia; entonces, hablo con los familiares y le propongo hacer justicia restaurativa”, comentó la también académica y defensora legal.

Ruíz considera que es importante tener un respaldo legal ante cualquier circunstancia, ya sea por discriminación en el trabajo, con la familia o en su entorno, pues conocer sus derechos les permite ser ellas y ellos mismos.

Aries Yumul es el coordinador de LGBTQ+ del Distrito de Recursos en la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Santa Clara, fue antigua profesora de matemáticas y brindó apoyo en sus alumnos para sentirse seguros y orgullosos de su identidad.

Yumul comentó que tuvo la dicha de contar con un espacio libre en el bachillerato que le brindaba una profesora, ahora trabaja para poder brindar ese mismo espacio seguro a otros jóvenes, un acto esencial para contrarrestar el odio, buscando que ello se replique en otros centros educativos.

“Nosotros somos las personas que compartimos con nuestros estudiantes, somos los consejeros sociales y emocionales, estamos haciendo lo que podemos porque nos importan nuestros estudiantes, nuestras escuelas son un punto de ayuda para los jóvenes hoy y siempre”, finalizó Yumul.

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They are going for reforms to the homes of agricultural workers in Pescadero

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Lisette Gomez Antonio

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2024.07.22

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The results of the worker housing inspections in Pescadero were presented to the community during the Farmworker Commission meeting, where proposals were made to address the urgent need for these employees to have a place to call home.

Last year, a task force was created to assess and ensure that housing for field workers and unincorporated agricultural/livestock land workers meets minimum habitability standards.

As of July 1, 170 properties were assessed, 128 of them being farmworker dwellings that provide housing for 343 residents. Eighty-one units were found to meet habitability standards while 47 did not.

Of the 47 units that did not meet requirements, 30 needed water supply corrections, 22 needed smoke detectors, 16 needed septic system corrections, 13 needed wiring/electrical repairs, 12 needed primary heat source, 10 needed ventilation, and 6 needed emergency exits and structural safety repairs.

Homeowners were given lists of fixes and time to complete them.

The task force also had proposals for reforms regarding farmworker housing. The first was a new ordinance to ensure that property owners submit to periodic monitoring to ensure that their water supply meets minimum portability standards.

The second is to amend the septic ordinance to reduce the minimum capacity of septic tanks; and the third is to make legal changes by the Local Coastal Program to establish a Coastal Development Permit connection for Farmworker Housing projects, in other words, making the project permitting processes faster.

It should be noted that 15 properties remain to be reviewed, and the final results are expected to be published soon.

At the same meeting, it was announced that the county will open an Office of Labor Standards and Compliance, which will aim to help workers report wage theft, among many other actions.

The plan for this office will be in phases: the first will focus on field, restaurant and construction workers; however, they anticipate that as the organization grows, they will be able to extend their aid to other industries.

Finally, a discussion was held about the possibility of having additional hours for a mobile clinic that can provide service to field workers.

The clinic is expected to open on Sundays for four hours for primary care for adults and their dependents.

It is planned to be stationed in the Coastside Clinic or in the Half Moon Bay BookstoreThe county plans to apply to the Health Resources and Services Administration to fund this expansion.

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Biden leaves the presidential race and nominates Kamala Harris to be the Democratic candidate

Pamela Cruz

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2024.07.22

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After a series of stumbles at his conferences, criticism of his performance in the debate he had with Donald Trump just under a month ago, among other issues or speculations, President Joseph Biden left the race for the presidency of the United States and nominated Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him in the November contest.

With nearly four months to go until the US presidential election, the Democratic Party has yet to decide who will challenge former President Donald Trump, who is seeking a second term in the White House.

With a brief message on the social network X, the president announced that he would resign from the race, which he said would be to concentrate all his energies on his duties as president.

My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it's been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV

- Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024

“My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” he wrote.

There, he spoke about supporting Vice President Kamala Harris to be the standard-bearer of the Democratic Party.

“My first decision as our party’s nominee in 2020 was to choose Kamala Harris as my vice president. And it has been the best decision I have ever made. Today, I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be our party’s nominee this year. Democrats: it’s time to unite and defeat Trump. Let’s do it,” he said.

After his address to the Democratic Party, the president addressed the citizens in a letter, where he recounted what has been achieved in the last three and a half years at the head of the country, highlighting the economy, investment and health, stating that "the United States has never been positioned to lead as it is today."

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- Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024

He also thanked the entire American people and acknowledged their support in overcoming a pandemic, the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, as well as the protection and preservation of democracy, and the revitalization and strengthening of alliances around the world.

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” he said, “And while my intention has been to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country that I step down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”

He also stressed that he will speak to the nation in more detail about his decision at the end of this week.

Finally, in his letter he thanked all those who worked on his re-election, especially Kamala Harris, and the American people for the faith and trust placed in him.

“Today I believe what I have always believed: that there is nothing that America cannot do, when we do it together. We just have to remember that we are the United States of America,” he concluded.

It is worth noting that another name that is being strongly mentioned as being able to join the race for the Democratic Party is that of the former first lady, Michelle Obama, who enjoys excellent popularity among the electorate, in addition to possessing great charisma.

Today, both women are trending on social media, while political analysts predict that there will be division within the party when it comes to choosing the candidate who will compete against Donald Trump, who catapulted his candidacy after the attack he experienced.

Some even point out that the only one who could beat Donald Trump would be Michelle Obama herself.

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A life without waste: a book to learn how to reuse what we already have

Pamela Cruz

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2024.07.20

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A life without waste: a book to learn how to reuse what we already have

A life without waste is a book that teaches us about a world without the need for polluting packaging, that is, how to live sustainably. This book is written by the American Megean Weldon.

Imagine having a zero-waste, sustainable life with the power to create consumables without the need for polluting packaging. That is the idea of the non-fiction book “A Life Without Waste”, which has become this Saturday’s recommendation by Camilasbooks.

The reviewer highlighted that this book, written by American Megean Weldon, introduced her to a very interesting and current topic: recycling and reusing certain things.

Weldon provides tips, strategies, recipes and DIY projects to reduce waste in this accessible, beautifully designed and illustrated guide so everyone can get closer to a zero-waste world.

This book “provides a kind of route that makes this reading much more digestible and also allows us to organize and categorize well everything that has to do with recycling and reusing some things, and obviously reducing waste.”

Camilasbooks explains that the book is divided into different forms of various areas of our lives such as, for example: grocery shopping, the use of cleaning products, how we can reduce waste when we travel, when we give gifts, etc.

“One of the things that caught my attention the most and that I found very interesting about the author's perspective on this topic is not to basically throw away the things we have to replace them with reusable things, we should always use what we already have.”

“In short, this book is a kind of guide that shows us a little bit about how we can help. A little bit about what has to do with sustainability in being able to do a little bit about how it is in our way of consumption and also to better deal with what has to do with waste and how we can deal with it in a much more planet-friendly way.”

To find out more about this book and many others, don't miss this and all of Camilasbooks' recommendations every Saturday on Península 360 Press.

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Global computer failure causes damage to various critical areas in the US.

Pamela Cruz

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2024.07.19

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Global computer failure causes damage to various critical areas in the US.

Global computer failure — Falla informática a nivel mundial ha generado caos a nivel mundial, pues lo que debió haber sido una actualización de rutina, se convirtió en una verdadera pesadilla para aeropuertos, sistemas de salud, servicios públicos y más en diversas partes del mundo, incluido Estados Unidos, y California no fue la excepción.

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Este viernes se ha vuelto caótico en todo el mundo en materia tecnológica, pues lo que debió haber sido una actualización de rutina, se convirtió en una verdadera pesadilla para aeropuertos, sistemas de salud, servicios públicos y más en diversas partes del mundo, incluido Estados Unidos, y California no fue la excepción.

Vuelos cancelados, no poder realizar compras por internet, y comunicaciones interrumpidas, han sido de las principales consecuencias de este apagón tecnológico.

The cybersecurity company CrowdStrike dijo que el problema se produjo cuando implementó una actualización defectuosa en computadoras que ejecutaban Microsoft Windows; sin embargo, aclaró que lo ocurrido no fue un ciberataque.

“CrowdStrike está trabajando activamente con clientes afectados por un defecto encontrado en una sola actualización de contenido para hosts de Windows. Los hosts de Mac y Linux no se ven afectados. Esto no fue un ciberataque”.

El problema, precisó la empresa tecnológica, ha sido identificado, aislado y se ha implementado una solución, además de que seguirán proporcionando actualizaciones completas y continuas en su sitio web.

“Nuestro equipo está totalmente movilizado para garantizar la seguridad y la estabilidad de los clientes de CrowdStrike”, subrayó.

“Entendemos la gravedad de la situación y lamentamos profundamente las molestias y la interrupción. Estamos trabajando con todos los clientes afectados para asegurarnos de que los sistemas tengan una copia de seguridad y puedan ofrecer los servicios con los que cuentan sus clientes”, puntualizó en un comunicado.

Entre los servicios críticos afectados en Estados Unidos está el número 911, caídos en varios estados, mientras que aerolíneas como Delta, United y American Airlines, han tenido que dejar vuelos en tierra.

Los sistemas judiciales en California, Maryland, Pensilvania y Kansas reportaron cierres por el colapso informático global. En el caso del “estado dorado”, el Sistema Judicial Superior del Condado de Los Ángeles reportó en un comunicado fallas de conectividad en todos sus sistemas, por lo que las citas judiciales agendadas para sostenerse por vía remota fueron canceladas y serán reprogramadas.

Nationwide, 2,219 flights have been canceled and 6,169 delays have been generated, according to flight tracker flightaware.com.

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New business license tax in Redwood City to be discussed July 22

Pamela Cruz

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2024.07.19

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New business license tax in Redwood City to be discussed July 22

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On July 22, the Redwood City Council will discuss at its weekly meeting whether or not to approve proposed changes to the city's business license tax with the goal of maintaining the essential services through increased revenues and reducing the tax burden on smaller businesses.

The changes to the business license tax, the city said, would help reduce a persistent annual deficit of $9 million.

The proposal was made following 20 meetings held with the business community, residents and other stakeholders to explore modernizing the city's Business License Tax, where significant feedback was obtained to restructure the tax proposal, the city said in a statement.

Based on this feedback, the proposed changes to the Business License Tax have been updated. The new proposal retains the current approach of charging businesses based on the number of employees in Redwood City rather than their gross revenue in the city; however, the structure has been adjusted to reduce the proportional tax burden on small businesses, he noted.

The full proposal and background information will be provided with the City Council agenda packet for the July 22 meeting, which has already been posted on Thursday, July 18 and is available by visiting the website www.RedwoodCity.org/CouncilMeetings.

Key elements of the proposal include:

Continue to base business tax on per-employee rates, with different rates depending on the business category (such as retail/commercial, contractors, services, and professional services). By charging different rates for different categories of businesses, we can reduce the regressive nature of the current tax structure.
Maintain current per-unit charges for residential rental properties without rate changes, while ensuring that deed-restricted affordable housing units remain exempt from the tax.
Maintain current square footage-based charges for commercial rental properties, raising rates to those common in nearby cities.

“We believe this approach will balance the many interests the City has heard, including ensuring the business community pays its fair share of supporting Redwood City services while continuing to foster a business climate that is competitive with other cities,” the City Council explained.

The City Council will consider the updated proposal on July 22 in the Council Chambers (1017 Middlefield Road) at 6:00 p.m. Residents can participate in person (including by providing live public comment) or watch the meeting online.

The city said it is important to note that the City Council's role is to decide whether to put a ballot measure before voters to update the Business License Tax, so the city does not make the final decision on the changes.

If supported by the City Council, the measure would be on the November 2024 ballot for consideration by Redwood City voters.

The city noted that, like many communities in California and the Peninsula, the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic permanently reduced funding for services and “sIn an increase in income, deep budget cuts will be necessary”.

In this regard, he explained that these reductions would degrade the services prioritized by the community, including public safety, street and sidewalk maintenance, and flood control.

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All ready! Nomination period for Redwood City Council candidates open

Pamela Cruz

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2024.07.17

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All ready! Nomination period for Redwood City Council candidates open

Redwood City Council candidates — Período de nominación para postularse a candidatos al Concejo Municipal de Redwood City esta abierto, a partir del 15 de julio y hasta el 9 de agosto, los potenciales candidatos pueden inscribirse para la contienda.

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El período de nominación para apply para el Concejo Municipal de Redwood City para la elección del 5 de noviembre de 2024 ya inició. A partir de este lunes 15 de julio y hasta el viernes 9 de agosto, los potenciales candidatos pueden inscribirse para la contienda.

Durante dicho período de 26 días, los candidatos potenciales pueden recibir la documentación de nominación por parte del secretario municipal, que debe completarse y devolverse antes del cierre del período de nominación.

Requirements for the position

Una persona debe ser residente y elector del distrito del Concejo Municipal de Redwood City en el que busca la nominación durante al menos 30 días inmediatamente anteriores al nombramiento o al día final de presentación de la nominación para poder convertirse en candidato para el cargo de Miembro del Concejo Municipal.

Likewise, the candidate must fill out a register format.

Cualquier persona, independientemente de su sexo, que sea mayor de 18 años, ciudadano, residente de Redwood City, votante registrado y que no esté inhabilitado por la Constitución o las leyes de California para ocupar un cargo civil, es elegible para ser elegido o nombrado miembro del Ayuntamiento sin más requisitos.

Según el sistema de elecciones por distritos de Redwood City y los mapas de límites recién establecidos, los votantes sólo elegirán a un concejal para el Ayuntamiento en función del distrito en el que estén inscritos para votar.

Los escaños del Ayuntamiento en los distritos 1, 3, 4 y 7 se elegirán en 2024, por lo que los votantes de los distritos 2, 5 y 6 no votarán para elegir a un concejal durante estas elecciones.

En las elecciones del 5 de noviembre se elegirán los escaños que actualmente están ocupados por los concejales cuyos mandatos actuales por acumulación terminarán en noviembre de 2024: Jeff Gee (Distrito 1), Lissette Espinoza-Garnica (Distrito 3), Elmer Martínez Saballos (Distrito 4), y Alicia Aguirre (Distrito 7).

La ciudad volverá a trazar los mapas de los distritos tras la publicación de los datos del Censo de 2030.

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Young Latino vote: the power and responsibility of choosing

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Lisette Gomez Antonio

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2024.07.17

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Young Latino vote: the power and responsibility of choosing

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Votar es una de las formas más importantes que los ciudadanos de Estados Unidos tienen para poder expresar su poder judicial. En tiempos recientes, la discusión sobre el papel de la juventud, especialmente la latina, ha preocupado a la población doméstica. Esta expectativa es esperada, pero es una realidad dura que viene con mucha presión y responsabilidad.

No es que no nos importe la política, pero hay más cosas de las cuales preocuparnos en un nivel más urgente.

Como estudiantes, es difícil tener un balance entre nuestras carreras profesionales, nuestros estudios, y nuestras vidas sociales. En muchos casos, los jóvenes prefieren empezar a trabajar directamente después de graduarse de la escuela preparatoria por el alto costo de vida, al igual que desarrollar su independencia. Se preocupan por viviendas económicas, trabajos que paguen más, y todavía tener oportunidades para disfrutar la vida.

No es que seamos egoístas, más bien estamos tratando de encontrar posiciones estables para nosotros, nuestras familias y nuestros futuros, un fundamento sólido.

Adicionalmente, los jóvenes de hoy también expresan su decepción con el sistema judicial y con las opciones que les han dado en las elecciones.

Estamos frustrados con el activismo performativo, con las promesas falsas, la desconfianza y desconexión entre políticos y sus constituyentes, y también el desafío de conocer la campaña de cada candidato en todas las elecciones nacionales, al igual que de locales.

Una porción de la juventud latina todavía es indocumentada y aunque quieran votar no tienen el derecho legal para hacerlo.

Con la ayuda de las redes sociales, podemos ver más claramente que a muchos políticos, gobernadores, senadores y representantes, no les importa el pueblo sino el poder, los beneficios financieros y el estatus asociado con su nueva posición.

Tiempo al tiempo, otra vez. Hemos sido testigos del cambio de los valores de estos políticos durante sus campañas y sus valores cuando finalmente asumen sus nuevos trabajos.

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San Mateo County Sheriff Appointed to California State Board

Community

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2024.07.16

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San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus will become a member of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), after California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment last Friday.

With this appointment, Corpus, who began her law enforcement career in the corrections field, becomes one of two sheriffs, and the only one in Northern California, to serve on the current BSCC.

Established in 2012, the state board seeks to provide expertise, leadership and technical assistance to the adult and juvenile criminal justice systems on a broad range of community corrections issues, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.

“I have spent a large portion of my career working in corrections here in San Mateo County and have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing correctional facilities. I look forward to applying my experience and knowledge to help improve systems across the state,” said Sheriff Corpus.

Since taking office in 2023, Corpus has implemented a variety of programs at San Mateo County jails with an emphasis on behavioral health care and detox programs for incarcerated individuals.

It is noteworthy that Governor Newsom’s appointment of Sheriff Corpus to the Board awaits approval by the State Senate.

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California sends police officers to support Republican National Convention in Wisconsin

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2024.07.16

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California sends police officers to support Republican National Convention in Wisconsin

As the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin prepares for increased security, California has deployed 61 law enforcement officers to Wisconsin through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact in support of local, state and federal law enforcement partners at the Convention.

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To enhance security measures at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, California has deployed 61 law enforcement officers to Wisconsin through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) in support of local, state, and federal law enforcement partners at the Convention.

According to a statement from the California state government, the request for these agents was planned since May 2024 and is being coordinated by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).

The deployment includes 40 members of the California Highway Patrol and officers from the Bakersfield, Fresno and Long Beach police departments.

“Public safety transcends party lines. California is proud to support our law enforcement colleagues in Wisconsin during this important political event. Working together, we are helping to provide a safe environment for all participants at the Republican National Convention,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.

It is worth noting that the Republican Convention takes place from July 15 to 18, 2024, and at this event, the United States Republican Party selects the nominees for president and vice president in the November presidential elections.

“California’s peace officers are well-trained and experienced in handling large-scale events, and we are confident in their ability to enhance security operations in Milwaukee,” said Nancy Ward, director of Cal OES.

California officers will work in conjunction with public safety agencies at the event. Their responsibilities may include crowd management, traffic control, and ensuring public safety for the duration of the convention.

Former President Donald Trump is the 2024 presidential candidate, the first to be nominated for president for the third time since Richard Nixon in 1972, and the first Republican candidate to be nominated three consecutive times.

Trump lost the 2020 re-election election against Joseph Biden, but he could return to the White House again, this time accompanied by vice presidential candidate JD Vance, who at 40 years old, would be the third youngest vice president in US history.

If elected in November of this year, Trump, at 78, would be the oldest president elected in US history, breaking Joseph Biden's record in 2020 (at 77).

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