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‘We've all of a sudden become political pawns': Fired SF immigration judge speaks out
After eight years as a San Francisco immigration judge and 25 years of service to the federal government, immigration Judge Ila Deiss learned she was being fired last Thursday in a three-sentence email.
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San Jose family fights for service dog access at school
A San Jose family is in dispute with their son’s school over the use of their dog during school drop-offs and pick-ups.
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Lawsuit accuses University of California of botching response to employee's sex assault allegation
The University of California was hit with a lawsuit Wednesday alleging it severely mishandled a sexual assault allegation from one of its employees.
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James Durgin of ‘Saving San Francisco' could face more time behind bars even after upcoming release
James Durgin will soon be a free man after spending nearly three months in San Francisco County jail for a probation violation, but he’s still due in federal court next week in connection to a recently filed vandalism charge
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Tech companies aim to harness nuclear fusion in ways never been done before
Globally, more than 40 tech companies are experimenting with 20 different methods in hopes of recreating the same type of energy process that has powered the sun and other stars for billions of years.
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Driverless cars immune from traffic tickets in California under current laws
An NBC Bay Area investigation reveals autonomous vehicles in California cannot be cited for moving traffic violations since transportation laws require tickets to be issued to actual “drivers.”
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Californians paid more than a $1B into 911 over the years as oversight falls behind
With industrywide staffing shortages, 911 answering times quadrupling mandated standards and more people saying they’re losing trust in their city’s ability to respond to emergency, NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit took a closer look at state and federal oversight of 911 centers.
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University of California Blasted for Slow Return of Native American Remains, Artifacts
The University of California is failing to return hundreds of thousands of Native American remains and artifacts to their tribes of origin, despite a decades-long legal mandate to do so, according to a recent state audit.
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Where is Father Castillo? New Answers on Oakland Priest Who Left Country After Abuse Claims
Four years after an Oakland priest seemingly vanished after being accused of sexually abusing two minors, NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit has new answers on what happened to Fr. Alexander Castillo, in addition to a never-before published letter where the priest professes his innocence and blames another clergy member for his suspension.
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Senior Living Chain Attempted to Cover Up Fatal Poisonings, California Lawsuit Claims
The family of the first victim who died after Atria Senior Living staff accidentally served caustic cleaning chemical to dementia residents filed a lawsuit against the company Thursday.
