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Aaron Judge · CaliforniaNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer one pitch after Joe Boyle was called for a balk in the first inning the A’s never got within a run from there, losing to the Yankees 7-3 on Wednesday night. Anthony Rizzo and Juan Soto later homered off A’s relievers as Oakland fell to 1-11 in its last 11 games in the Bronx. Boyle (1-4) appeared to have thrown a fastball for a called third strike on the outside corner but was charged with a balk as…See the Story
A’s lose to Yankees as balk to Judge bites Boyle; Gelof likely to hit IL
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San Jose, California · San JoseSAN JOSE – The former president of an association that supports enrichment programs at an elementary school in San Jose has been arrested on suspicion of writing more than $400,000 worth of unauthorized checks to herself, authorities said. Related Articles
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San Jose woman arrested on suspicion of stealing $400,000 from school organization
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California, United States · CaliforniaOAKLAND — A third suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a 46-year-old man who police say was beaten with high heels and stabbed in the buttocks. Miah Newman, 19, of San Jose, was charged this week with murdering Roy Ramsey in a March 29 stabbing and beating. Her co-defendant, 23-year-old Kimberly Burgos, was charged earlier this month, as was a 17-year-old girl who is facing charges as a juvenile. One of the suspects …See the Story
Oakland: Sex workers beat homicide victim with their high heels, police say
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California, United States · CaliforniaUnionized teachers from Downtown College Prep, a charter school system in San Jose, issued a vote of no confidence in CEO Pete Settelmayer after he announced budget cuts and a school closure earlier this year. Hundreds of students at DCP Alum Rock High School will have to transfer when the campus closes this summer, due to declining enrollment and a hefty budget deficit. DCP was founded in 2000 and serves predominantly low-income students of col…See the Story
Unionized teachers at San Jose charter school vote no confidence in CEO over budget slashes and school shutdown
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California, United States · CaliforniaOAKLAND — A former Antioch community services officer avoided jail time for involving herself in a college degree scam that got her $3,000 in ill-gotten city pay and reimbursements, but also led to a felony conviction and the loss of her livelihood. Before she was sentenced on Tuesday, Samantha Peterson stood up in court before U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White, and read an apology to everyone — the community she said she was once proud to serve…See the Story
‘I have let you all down’: Antioch community service officer avoids jail for wire fraud, but judge warns other cops won’t be so lucky
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Antioch, California · AntiochAntioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello this week called for an “independent investigation” of the district’s handling of employees’ complaints that their boss was bullying and harassing them and that the district had turned a blind eye. At the same time, the AUSD Board President Antonio Hernandez has called for a special closed-session meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday to discuss Anello’s handling of the matter and her performa…See the Story
Antioch school superintendent calls for outside investigation into district’s handling of boss bullying case
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