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Twenty police officers in California face possible decertification, ending their careers
Twenty California law enforcement officials face attainable decertification by the state’s regulation enforcement accreditation physique, a transfer would strip them of a license to hold a badge within the state.
Until they’re cleared by a Fee of Peace Officer Requirements, or POST, investigation or achieve an attraction, the officers accused of significant misconduct together with sexual misconduct, fraud, extreme pressure and abuse on obligation won’t be able to work as sworn officers for any California police company. That is an extra punishment to no matter actions prosecutors or their very own departments take towards them.
The general public checklist is the primary since California turned the newest state to implement a course of for decertifying law enforcement officials for critical misconduct. The laws was enacted in 2021, and creator state Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) stated it was wanted to stop law enforcement officials who’re fired or resign throughout misconduct investigations from shifting to a different police company.
Most often on the checklist, the officers had been suspended pending the completion of an investigation by POST investigators. A POST advisory board will determine the officers’ destiny. A short lived suspension can last as long as three years. Officers convicted of a felony shall be barred from working as a peace officer once more in California.
The regulation enforcement officers on the checklist embody police from San Bernardino, San Francisco, Stockton, Rohnert Park and Redwood Metropolis in addition to Sonoma, San Diego, Kern and San Bernadino counties.
Among the short-term suspensions are for allegations of significant crimes. Nicholas Bloed, a Stockton police officer, was arrested in November on a number of sexual assault expenses together with assault, sodomy and oral copulation by use of pressure. He was quickly suspended Feb. 15.
San Bernardino Police Officer Fidel Ocampo Rodarte was issued a short lived suspension March 1 following his arrest final November on suspicion of firing his service weapon into the air outdoors the Dogwood Tavern alongside Freeway 189 in San Bernardino County. A search warrant was served at his dwelling.
One other San Bernardino police officer, Sonny Aguilera, was given a short lived suspension final month, however no public data is obtainable about an arrest or expenses associated to the allegation. San Bernardino officers didn’t return a message looking for to find out if he was nonetheless employed by the division.
In Rohnert Park, Officer Joseph Huffaker has been quickly suspended and charged with extortion after he was accused of illegally seizing hashish from drivers throughout visitors stops and later falsifying information to cowl up his actions. One other former officer in Rohnert Park, Brendon “Jacy” Tatum, was convicted of three federal expenses for being the ringleader within the visitors stops the place hashish was taken and has been deemed ineligible to serve.
San Francisco law enforcement officials Kevin Lyons and Kevin Sien have been quickly suspended after they had been arrested final yr in reference to the destruction of proof. They’re accused of destroying bank cards, identification information and suspected methamphetamine found within the baggage of an individual staying in a resort.
Lyons and Sien allegedly advised workers that cataloging the proof would take too lengthy and as an alternative disposed of the bank cards and IDs in a shred bin and flushed the medicine down a resort bathroom, in keeping with federal courtroom prison complaints.
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'Tis the Season for Science at California Academy of Sciences
SAN FRANCISCO – Two young reindeer lounging in their pen the Saturday before Thanksgiving — the day of their big holiday season premiere at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco — were taking a break after eating lunch.
They were lying around, but children outside the pen were fascinated, pointing, calling out to the deer and doubtlessly wondering why they weren’t training. After all, the reindeer’s biggest day of the year was only about a month away.
The academy employee supervising the scene said they were saving their energy, being from Northern Europe, which is very cold.
Uh-huh. That’s why they save their energy.
Everyone knows why a reindeer needs a lot of extra juice. They’re really saving it for the long trip on Dec. 24.
The academy just opened its annual “‘Tis the Season for Science” program. Besides the young reindeer jolly old Saint Nick lent the academy, there’s festive decor, public programs about visiting animals, music, dance and magic performances, cookie decorating and seasonal photo ops.
There’s also snow periodically falling inside the big presentation space in the center of the museum. The snowflakes were a big hit Saturday, if running, screaming, dancing children trying to catch snow on their tongues were a good indicator.
There are also lots of spots for photo ops and more practical winter wonderland information, like how animals adapt to climate change.
Of course, the best thing about going to the Academy of Sciences during the holidays is having an excuse to do something really cool and tell oneself it’s educational for the kids. It is, but it’s also a lot of fun.
The four-legged holiday visitors are just outside the academy’s eastern end. Baby camels are scheduled to make an appearance Dec. 6, followed by baby yaks on Dec. 20.
They all have a place in holiday lore, but the academy makes sure visitors get some scientific facts as well.
Signs outside the pen explain these two reindeer are only seven months old and recently weaned from mom. They’re tiny but tough, one sign says, and are built for the cold. From birth, reindeer, camels and yaks are adapted to withstand the elements.
Reindeer quickly develop insulation for arctic (North Pole?) life, camels grow thick fur to protect them from chilly desert nights, and yak calves’ sport shaggy coats for high Himalayan mountains.
“As climate change alters and reduces habitats, these species — and many others — face new challenges. Humans can help these resilient young animals thrive by protecting and regenerating ecosystems,” a sign said.
Then there’s of course, the year-round penguin exhibit, which is a favorite, judging by the crowds gathered around the viewing window. Unlike the other animals brought in to celebrate the holidays, penguins are typically from the planet’s (very) deep south, where it’s very cold.
“Every year the academy catches the holiday bug with ‘Tis the Season for Science,’ more than a month of wintry festivities with a special academy science twist,” academy executive director Scott Sampson said in an email. “This year we are stepping up the action with visits by pairs of live baby reindeer, camels, and yaks for two weeks each to explore winter survival adaptations and other unique features of these adorable creatures.
“The museum also is buzzing with other fun and educational activities, including falling snow inside our piazza; seasonal science experiments (think dry ice); and music, dance, and magic performances from over a dozen diverse troupes,” Sampson said.
And, of course, there’s the old favorites, including the world-class Steinhart Aquarium starring Claude the albino alligator, who was very active this day.
The lush, four-story Osher Rainforest dome was full of more than 1,600 butterflies, birds, fish, plants (and tropical humidity – wear layers) and the Morrison Planetarium was mind-boggling, as usual. (Tom Hanks narrating a trip through the universe in “Passport to the Universe” is worth waiting in line for 20-30 minutes).
The California Academy of Sciences is at 55 Music Concourse Drive in San Francisco.
Public hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Thursday NightLife is from 6 to 10 p.m. The museum is closed Dec. 4 for a private event.
For more information, go to www.calacademy.org.
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What California city has the best weather for you? Take our quiz
California has plenty of options when it comes to finding a place with your preferred weather. If you like cool weather, some cities spend nearly the entire year below 70 degrees. If you hate the rain, there are locations that average just a few inches per year.
The Chronicle gathered data about temperature, precipitation, air quality and extreme weather for 61 places across California, including the 20 most populous cities with data available. In total, 53 of the state’s 58 counties are represented in the analysis.
While there may not be a perfect match with everything you’re looking for, this quiz will help pinpoint a place that gets close.
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California woman dies from Fresno County's first human case of rabies in more than 30 years
A California woman died of rabies after allegedly being bitten by a bat in her classroom, according to Fresno County health officials.
The woman, later identified as Leah Seneng, 60, marks the first human case of rabies in Fresno County since 1992.
“In general, rabies is a disease that affects the brain, and it is very rare. But when it develops, it can cause very serious consequences,” said Dr. Trnidad Solis, Fresno County Health Department’s deputy health officer. “It’s transmitted through saliva; it is not airborne.”
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Seneng, who was an art teacher at Bryant Middle School in Dos Palos, was bitten by the bat when she was attempting to rescue it in her classroom, local outlet ABC30 reported.
She first came into contact with the bat in October, but did not display symptoms until approximately a month later, according to Fresno County health officials. She was admitted to the hospital and died four days later.
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“The most frequent route of transmission is through the bite of an animal that has rabies. With rabies, unfortunately, there is no cure. So, when symptoms develop, there is no treatment, and often when it develops, it is often fatal. So we want the public to know that prevention is key to preventing rabies infection,” Solis said.
Fresno County officials do not believe there is a threat to public health at this time, but are working with the Merced County Health Department to identify any other possible exposures and administer vaccines.
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