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Making history: the women's strike at the UAM

Ingrid Sanchez

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2023.03.24

Making history: the women's strike at the UAM

The strike in the Metropolitan Autonomous University ‒UAM‒ is celebrating its 14th day. It began two days after March 8, when the students gathered to march together and began to discuss how to organize themselves in the face of cases of gender violence that occur at the university.

The straw that broke the camel's back was the report of a rape committed by a student who admitted the facts according to an official statement from the UAM. However, the incident is not an isolated one because, according to the students, gender violence at the University is a structural problem.

The young women, demonstrating that in addition to their actions, they engage in political-ideological discussions, subscribe to intersectional feminism that integrates issues of race, class and gender. From there, they discuss and make decisions.

"Silence should never be an option. We will not allow spaces where our dreams seek to materialize to continue to be misogynistic with impunity," said the students from the UAM Lerma unit.

Each of the units, headquarters of the university, chose two spokespersons for the press conference at school assemblies so that the entire student community was represented. At the table from which they address the media, a feminist flag was seen and 10 young people who decided to wear hoods to hide their identities.

Each of the media's questions was answered by all the units because, the young women point out, the conditions of each school are different and their particularities deserve to be treated in specific ways.

What does the women's strike at the UAM demand?

The rape case exposed the major problems faced by universities when it comes to issues related to women: re-victimization, intimidation against those who report, and even persecution of those who mobilize, to name just a few of the issues that young women face when they go to school.

That is why, in addition to the corresponding sanction for the young man who sexually abused his partner, the UAM women's strike demands measures to prevent gender violence, action protocols to guarantee that complaints are addressed and, in the case of the Cuajimalpa unit, the departure, either through resignation or dismissal, of Esther Morales Franco, academic secretary of the Division of Social Sciences and Humanities, for re-victimizing students who report violence.

After intense discussions at each school, each unit also specified its demands and problems, while each unit prepared a petition that included the various demands of the student community and the women who comprise it.

For example, they demand improvements in public transport, since, they say, most of the units are located in dangerous places in the metropolitan area, which is why they feel exposed to all kinds of violence.

They also demand that the street vending work that some students do to support their studies be respected.

The students from the Azcapotzalco, Lerma, Iztapalapa and Xochimilco units are clear that the strike began at the Cuajimalpa campus, where the sexually assaulted young woman belongs. In their speeches they refer to the students from this campus as "brave sisters."

But they are not the only ones to whom thanks are directed. Men have also received recognition, as the young women say that it has been good that they joined the strike and, above all, they recognize the female teachers who have organized themselves in a very supportive way to support them by sending them food supplies, participating in some guards, and even bringing them books so that they can continue their education.

The teachers, who were present at the press conference, decided not to participate or express their point of view, as they believe that it is the young women who should take the lead and lead the movement. But their eyes speak for themselves: they look at their students with enthusiasm and joy, they care for them and guide them in a supportive and respectful manner.

The young women thus bear the responsibility for a historic moment: the first time that the entire UAM has gone on strike due to women's demands.

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Redwood City resident arrested on multiple counts of robbery, sexual assault

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2023.03.24

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Redwood City resident arrested on multiple counts of robbery, sexual assault

Redwood City resident Cristian Josué CanelSian arrested on multiple counts of robbery and sexual assault — Photo: Redwood City Police Department

Agents of Redwood City Police Department A 21-year-old man named Cristian Josué CanelSian was arrested on various charges of robbery and sexual assault after having been investigated since January of this year, when the perpetrator began a series of crimes in the same city, of which he is also a resident.

Since January 2023, the Redwood City Police Department's Investigations Unit has investigated three robberies involving female residents who encountered an unknown, uninvited man either entering or inside their home.

On two occasions, authorities said, the man broke into homes while the female victims were sleeping in bed, including one instance in which the victim woke up when the man touched her inappropriately.

In all of these events, the man left when confronted and was able to flee the scene before police arrived.

Descriptions of the man were generally similar across all three events, but his identity was unknown and evidence recovered at the scene did not result in a positive identification of the suspect.

On March 19, 2023, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Redwood City Police responded to a residential burglary in progress involving a male who entered the female victim's home and inappropriately touched her while she was sleeping. When the victim confronted the suspect, he barricaded himself in the bathroom but escaped through an exterior window before police arrived.

A search of the surrounding area resulted in surveillance video that helped identify the suspect and provided enough information to connect him to three previous incidents of similar activity. Most of these crimes took place in the 1200-1300 block of Ebener.

The suspect broke into the victims' homes at night to commit his crimes.

It is worth noting that a total of five robberies believed to have been committed by the same suspect since early January 2023 are being investigated.

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San Mateo County evaluates pedestrian rail crossings in North Fair Oaks

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2023.03.24

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San Mateo County evaluates pedestrian rail crossings in North Fair Oaks

Photo: San Mateo County Office of Sustainability

San Mateo County is working on a study evaluating the potential for pedestrian rail crossings at North Fair Oaks, over or under the Caltrain tracks, which would make walking and biking in the adjacent part of Redwood City easier.

According to the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability, the study will also explore potential bicycle and pedestrian improvements on local streets in North Fair Oaks that provide connections to the new rail crossing and local destinations on both sides of the tracks.

To conduct this study, the county wants to hear from residents through a poll, which is available in English and Spanish. In addition, there will be a series of sessions to interact with community members and better understand their needs around the topic, which will take place from this Friday, March 24, through April 6, with more dates expected to be announced.

Those interested in knowing the complete agenda, places and times, can access to give click here.

The study team seeks to develop a community-led plan that reflects the priorities of North Fair Oaks residents and defines a path forward for implementing improvements. The study team includes county staff, the community-based organization Nuestra Casa, and consultants.

The study is being conducted because the North Fair Oaks community and part of the adjacent city of Redwood City are separated by the four-track Caltrain rail corridor. The rail tracks separate residents from local destinations including, but not limited to, community facilities and services, schools, shopping, and local bus service, creating a need for improved and connected pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.

According to Unincorporated San Mateo County’s Active Transportation Plan (ATP), North Fair Oaks has the highest potential demand for walking and bicycling and the highest concentration of bicycle-pedestrian collisions per square mile of all unincorporated communities in the county.

Making streets more walkable and bike-friendly and making it easier to get to destinations with a new bicycle-pedestrian rail crossing could help reduce collisions.

In turn, this analysis aims to create options for a new pedestrian and bicycle crossing that will bring benefits to the community such as improved access for people walking, rolling and biking through the rail corridor and nearby neighborhoods; and safer, well-lit public spaces that are comfortable and attractive for people of all ages and abilities.

Additionally, improvements for people traveling without cars that reflect community priorities and achieve local and regional sustainability goals without housing displacement; sense of community through attractive public spaces, public art, and structures; and minimal construction impacts on the community and feasible project budget.

The study area boundaries are Middlefield Road to the north, 5th Avenue to the east, El Camino Real to the south, and the unincorporated county/Redwood City boundary to the west.

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Californians will pay $30 for insulin after contract with pharmaceutical CIVICA

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2023.03.24

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Californians will pay $30 for insulin after contract with pharmaceutical CIVICA

*State government will also seek to create its own Naloxone

Californians will pay $30 for insulin after contract with the pharmaceutical company CIVICA — Governor Gavin Newsom announced the contract with CIVICA Pharmaceuticals that will benefit Californians. Photo: Office of the Governor of California.

Californians will be able to get a 10ml vial of insulin for no more than $30 through the CalRx program, after it was announced that the initiative to make medications more affordable in California has secured a contract with generic drug company CIVICA.

During a tour last weekend, Governor $123.9 billion education package He also stressed over the weekend that a package of five 3 ml insulin pens will not exceed $55, including the cost of distribution and dispensing in pharmacies.

The official said the prices would be the same as for CalRx brand insulin, which are a fraction of the cash prices paid for a 10 ml vial - $300 - or more than $500 for a pack of 5 pens that people typically pay today.

“People should not be forced into debt to obtain life-saving prescriptions. Through CalRx, Californians will have access to some of the most affordable insulin available, helping them save thousands each year. But we won’t stop there – California will look to manufacture our own naloxone as part of our plan to combat the fentanyl crisis,” Newsom said.

The announced action will reduce the price of insulin by approximately 90 percent, saving out-of-pocket patients between $2,000 and $4,000 a year.

It is worth noting that no voucher or coupon will be required to access these prices, and it will be available to everyone, regardless of insurance plan.

“To address the affordability crisis in California, we must address the high cost of prescription drugs,” said Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency. “The CalRx Biosimilar Insulin Initiative will benefit Californians who are currently paying too much for a medicine we know saves and changes lives.”

State officials said a new prescription will not be needed. Californians will be able to order generic CalRx at their local pharmacy or through mail-order pharmacies, which must agree to order and stock the product.

CalRx plans to make biosimilar insulins available for: Glargine, Aspart, and Lispro, and they are expected to be interchangeable with Lantus, Humalog, and Novolog, respectively.

The next step will be Naloxone, Newsom said.

As part of the state’s Master Plan to address the fentanyl crisis, California is also exploring potential next-to-market products, such as naloxone, to aid in the state’s effort to combat fentanyl overdoses.

The state government noted that pharmaceutical company CIVICA is already working with the California Health and Human Services Agency to identify a manufacturing plant based in California.

National data suggests that as many as 1 in 4 people with diabetes cannot afford their insulin, and even people with moderate deductible plans continue to spend substantial sums on their insulin.

What does biosimilar insulin mean?

When talking about biosimilars, it is useful to understand 3 different terms: biological, biosimilar and interchangeable.

According to the CalRx website, biosimilars are biological products that are very similar to a biological product that has already been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

He added that a biosimilar must not have clinically significant differences from its reference product in terms of safety, purity and potency. If a biosimilar has not been determined to be interchangeable with the reference product, a pharmacy may require a new prescription to dispense the biosimilar.

An interchangeable biosimilar drug is a product that can be substituted for the reference product without the need for a new prescription, much like what pharmacies typically do with conventional generic drugs. The FDA evaluates the totality of the analytical and clinical evidence to determine whether a product is designated as interchangeable.

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Leader of San Jose supremacist group arrested after threatening to kill Brooklyn journalist

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2023.03.23

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Leader of San Jose supremacist group arrested after threatening to kill Brooklyn journalist

Nicholas Welker, also known as “King of Wrath,” leader of a white supremacist group in San Jose, was arrested last Tuesday after being charged in federal court in Brooklyn with conspiring and making death threats against a journalist.

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, the complaint accuses Welker, the former leader of the Feuerkrieg Division (FKD), an international racially or ethnically motivated violent extremist group, of posting death threats against a Brooklyn-based journalist on a public online forum.

Welker's supporters also tweeted death threats at the journalist for reporting on the extremist group.

“As alleged, Nicholas Welker used threats of violence in an effort to prevent a journalist from reporting on the white supremacist hate group he led. He sought to stifle free speech and to intimidate and instill fear in a journalist and the journalist’s employer, a well-known media organization,” said U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace.

"We will not hesitate to prosecute those who threaten the fundamental values on which our society was founded, including freedom of the press," he added.

Peace highlighted the investigative work of the FBI's New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, the New York City Police Department and more than 50 federal, state and local agencies, as well as the FBI's San Francisco Field Office.

“As alleged, Mr. Welker and those he encouraged attempted to silence a journalist with threats of violence. Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are integral to our nation, and we will not allow them to be curtailed through violence or intimidation. Today’s action serves as a reminder to anyone willing to attack these rights: the FBI will do everything in our power to fulfill our mission of protecting the American people and defending the Constitution,” said Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI in New York.

Welker’s threat included an image showing a gun pointed at the journalist’s head with the words “Race traitor,” while over the journalist’s eyes was written “JOURNALIST, FUCK OFF! YOU’VE BEEN WARNED.”

The threat stresses that the journalist "works as a reporter" at a media company and is "responsible for harassing our boys for information."

After Welker posted the threat on an online forum, Welker’s two underage co-conspirators — who were also members of the white supremacist group — tweeted the threat directly to the journalist’s Twitter handle, hoping that the journalist would see the death threat and stop reporting.

As alleged in the complaint, Welker was the leader of an extremist group whose members share the common goal of challenging laws, social order and government through terrorism and other violent acts, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York said.

The supremacist FKD organization, with members at home and abroad, encourages attacks against racial minorities, the Jewish community, the LGBTQ+ community, the US government, journalists, and critical infrastructure.

If convicted, Welker faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

This publication was supported in whole or part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

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Federal government wants to hear everyone's voices to create its Strategic Plan in STEM

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2023.03.23

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Federal government wants to hear everyone's voices to create its Strategic Plan in STEM

The federal government is about to begin the process of writing its Strategic Plan for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) for 2023-2028, and has begun a series of public sessions to hear citizens' priorities on these topics and the ecosystem that this entails.

While anyone can access and participate in these public sessions, they are only conducted in English, and the final two sessions will be held on March 24 and 27.

Thus, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has launched a series of 6 virtual listening sessions to inform the development of the 2023-2028 Federal STEM Plan.

This includes a robust public engagement plan that encourages input from all stakeholders, including students, teachers, administrators, parents, researchers, employers, and others, to provide information and perspectives on the challenges facing the STEM ecosystem in the United States, as well as solutions that could be implemented by the federal government.

It is worth noting that each listening session focuses on one aspect of the STEM ecosystem. The first of these was about how to support students and educators across all scientific and technological disciplines.

The second of these dialogues focused on STEM workforce development and how to prepare and recruit the country's future STEM workforce; the third on fostering inclusive learning and work spaces to retain STEM students and workers; and the fourth session was about fostering meaningful community and public engagement in science and technology.

The fifth session, taking place on March 24 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time, will focus on building and driving cutting-edge STEM capacity, research, education and development.

For the sixth and final session of these talks, which will take place on Monday, March 27 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, the main topic will be “The national STEM ecosystem.”

The latter, however, is intended to accommodate speakers who are unable to attend any of the previous sessions and, as such, will cover each of the five areas discussed in the previous talks.

If you wish to provide information in addition to participating in the listening session, you can send a brief message to the email address stemstrategy@ostp.eop.gov.

It should be noted that, to access these sessions, it is necessary to register in advance at the following link https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/events-webinars/.

The meeting will be facilitated and moderated by the IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute on behalf of OSTP. The meeting will be recorded and participation implies consent to have your name, voice and image captured, and anything you say recorded and transcribed.

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Peninsula Clean Energy seeks new members for its Citizens Advisory Committee

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2023.03.23

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Peninsula Clean Energy seeks new members for its Citizens Advisory Committee

Peninsula Clean Energy seeks members for its Citizens Advisory Committee — .

The official electricity provider for San Mateo County and the City of Los Banos, Peninsula Clean Energy is seeking members for its Citizens Advisory Committee, offering residents a way to learn about and gain experience in the growing field of community energy and climate action.

Thus, the company is encouraging anyone interested in being part of its committee as a volunteer, Please submit your application no later than March 31st.

Peninsula Clean Energy stressed that if you are interested in joining the committee but already work with a nonprofit funded by Peninsula Clean Energy, this is not a problem as it is not considered a conflict of interest.

The only criteria that is unappealable, he said, is living or working in San Mateo County, or in the city of Los Baños.

She added that no experience in the energy sector is necessary; “it just takes a sincere interest and a desire to learn more. We are especially interested in recruiting more members of our Latino communities who are involved in local community outreach.”

The committee, which only holds sessions in English and does not offer pay, Meets in person in Redwood City, usually the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.However, Los Baños members can join remotely via a web link.

Candidates will be reviewed by Peninsula Clean Energy staff, and the top candidates will be interviewed by a committee of the company's Board of Directors, which will make nominations to the full Board in May.

Those interested who have questions can send an email to vshin@peninsulacleanenergy.com.

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Workers in unincorporated San Mateo County will earn at least $16.50

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2023.03.23

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Workers in unincorporated San Mateo County will earn at least $16.50

Workers in unincorporated San Mateo County will earn a minimum of $16.50 per hour starting April 1, 2023, which must be implemented for jobs ranging from commercial corridors to coastal agricultural lands.

The minimum wage must be paid to employees who work at least two hours a week, with few exceptions, the city council said in a statement.

The agency also said businesses of any size must pay workers at least $16.50 per hour for all time worked within the unincorporated geographic boundaries of San Mateo County.

This includes North Fair Oaks, farmland stretching from south of Pacifica to Pescadero, Broadmoor Village in north county, and other unincorporated areas.

The Board of Supervisors in November 2022 approved setting the minimum wage at $16.50 per hour to put more money in the pockets of fast food employees, farmworkers, and other workers who typically earn low wages.

It is worth noting that this new minimum wage is one dollar per hour above the minimum wage established by the state of California, which increased on January 1, 2023.

“The Board is proud to stand up for the workers who are the backbone of our community,” said Dave Pine, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. “Many of these workers were deemed essential during COVID, and it is absolutely critical that we do what we can for them.”

This minimum wage for unincorporated areas of the county will apply to all workers, regardless of immigration status.

For its part, the California Labor Commissioner's Office He said it will enforce the minimum wage, which will avoid the establishment of a new local enforcement agency while providing consistency across jurisdictions. The ordinance also allows an individual employee to sue his or her employer for noncompliance.

The new minimum wage applies to so-called gig workers, those who receive tips, and both adults and children.

Mirroring the state's minimum wage requirements, there is an exception for "apprentices," who can earn 85 percent of the minimum wage for the first 160 hours of employment, then the full $16.50 per hour.

However, beginning Jan. 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the county's minimum wage will be set based on a formula involving the Consumer Price Index, which tracks prices for goods and services, and the increase from the previous year.

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New cold front and rains will arrive this weekend in the Bay Area

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2023.03.23

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New cold front and rains will arrive this weekend in the Bay Area

New cold front and showers in the Bay Area this weekend — Photo: Gerardo Ortiz P360P

By Bay City News

While crews are still working to repair roads and restore power to many parts of the Bay Area, forecasters are predicting a cold front and rain to move into the Bay Area through the weekend followed by at least a couple of days of wind.

While Thursday and Friday look to be mostly clear of any severe weather, Friday night into Saturday morning will see cooler than normal temperatures and frost expected across the northern Bay Area as well as southern Monterey and San Benito counties.

That will continue overnight Sunday morning and Sunday night as the South Bay joins the fight against the freeze, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters are expecting wind and rain across the Bay Area on Monday and Tuesday.

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Strong winds lash the Bay Area amid a storm ripping through the region

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2023.03.21

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Strong winds lash the Bay Area amid a storm ripping through the region

By Bay City News.

A storm with strong winds of more than 50 mph is hitting the Bay Area on Tuesday, causing widespread power outages, downed trees and other problems in the region.

The National Weather Service said Mount Umunhum in Santa Clara County had the highest wind speed recorded in the region at 78 mph, but winds of 50 mph or higher were also recorded in the East Bay and North Bay.

The wet and windy weather closed many highways and roads, including State Highway 29 in North Bay due to a downed tree, as well as State Highways 17 and 9 in Santa Cruz County.

The peninsula was the site of the most reported power outages Tuesday related to the stormy weather, with major outages reported in Palo Alto and the Millbrae/Burlingame area, according to utility officials.

The weather service says high winds are possible in the Bay Area until at least 9 p.m. Tuesday, and residents should use caution when going outdoors and should report any danger to 911.

Most parts of the Bay Area were forecast to receive between a half-inch and an inch of rain between Monday and Wednesday night, with up to 2.5 inches in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Big Sur coast.

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