By The Associated Press | May 23, 2019 at 5:00 pm By Don Thompson | Associated Press SACRAMENTO — Two major law enforcement organizations have dropped their opposition to California legislation that strengthens standards for when officers can use of deadly force, a shift that comes after supporters made changes to the measure. Spokesmen for organizations representing California police chiefs and rank-and-file officers told The Associated Press on Thursday that they won’t fight the measure, which was prompted by public outrage over fatal police shootings. As originally written, the measure would bar police from using lethal force unless it is “necessary” to defend against an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to officers or bystanders. That’s a change from the current standard, which lets officers kill if they have “reasonable” fear they or others are in imminent danger. The threshold made it rare for officers to be charged … [Read more...] about Police won’t fight use-of-force bill in California
Marine Mammal Center Investigating Another Whale Stranding
Bay City News Service Published 1:06 pm PDT, Thursday, May 23, 2019 Marine Mammal Center officials said Thursday they are trying to confirm reports that a whale became stranded on Limantour Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore. Copyright © 2019 by Bay City News, Inc. Republication, Rebroadcast or any other Reuse without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited. … [Read more...] about Marine Mammal Center Investigating Another Whale Stranding
Update: Elderly Woman Who Went Missing Found Safe
Bay City News Service Published 3:23 pm PDT, Thursday, May 23, 2019 An elderly woman who went missing in San Mateo County on Wednesday has been found safe, county sheriff's officials said Thursday. Copyright © 2019 by Bay City News, Inc. Republication, Rebroadcast or any other Reuse without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited. … [Read more...] about Update: Elderly Woman Who Went Missing Found Safe
DeVos becoming popular target for Democrats in 2020 race
Collin Binkley, Ap Education Writer Updated 4:41 pm PDT, Thursday, May 23, 2019 FILE - In this April 10, 2019, file photo, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. An internal Education Department watchdog says DeVos has sometimes used personal email accounts for government business and did not always properly save the messages. The agency's Office of Inspector General released a report Monday, May 20, finding "limited" instances in which DeVos sent work emails from four personal accounts. less FILE - In this April 10, 2019, file photo, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. An internal Education Department watchdog says DeVos has sometimes used personal email ... more Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP … [Read more...] about DeVos becoming popular target for Democrats in 2020 race
New Seasons recalls salad over undisclosed eggs
New Seasons Market has recalled 60 pounds of bacon shallot potato salad because the company did not disclose it contained eggs.The salad, which was sold by the pound from the deli case or in plastic containers at the Mountain Park, Hawthorne and University Park stores in Portland, was made at the company’s in-house food preparation facility. The labels did not say that the salad had eggs in it.People with egg allergies or sensitivities could have a serious reaction to eating the potato salad, which is why New Seasons officials chose to recall the product. The mislabeled salad has “packed on” dates or May 16 to 21 and “sell by” dates up to May 26. … [Read more...] about New Seasons recalls salad over undisclosed eggs