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Democrats celebrate return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
US Immigration · United States

Democrats celebrate return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

54% Center coverage: 364 sources
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., who has advocated for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, stated that his return to the U.S. is about upholding constitutional rights, saying, "This is not about the man, it’s about his constitutional rights." See the Story
NCAA, college sports cleared for revenue sharing with athletes after settlement approved
NCAA · United States

NCAA, college sports cleared for revenue sharing with athletes after settlement approved

62% Center coverage: 199 sources
A federal judge has granted final approval of a settlement of three antitrust cases addressing the compensation of college athletes Friday, ending a protracted legal debate and ushering in an extraordinary era that will allow NCAA member schools to directly pay their athletes. See the Story
U.S. payrolls increased 139,000 in May, more than expected; unemployment at 4.2%
US Economy · United States

U.S. payrolls increased 139,000 in May, more than expected; unemployment at 4.2%

49% Center coverage: 39 sources
Hiring decreased just slightly in May even as consumers and companies braced against tariffs and a potentially slowing economy, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. See the Story

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San Jose’s Undocumented Residents ‘Under Attack’ by ICE, Councilman Says
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San Jose’s Undocumented Residents ‘Under Attack’ by ICE, Councilman Says

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A ball thrown from the stands causes moment of confusion in Braves-Giants game

54% Center coverage: 22 sources
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An overexuberant fan had people seeing double during the game between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants. A ball was thrown on the…Atlanta Braves · San FranciscoSee the Story

GIANTS POSTCAST: WILD PITCH WALK-OFF as Giants Beat Braves

50% Left coverage: 30 sources
The San Francisco Giants pulled out their third consecutive win after Tyler Fitzgerald scored the winning run on a wild pitch walk-off to win in extra innings.San Francisco Giants · AtlantaSee the Story

Petaluma man arrested on suspicion of threatening school official over Pride flags

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
By Bay City News A 54-year-old Petaluma man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of making criminal threats against a Petaluma City Schools District official over pride flags, police said. Related Articles Suspect arrested in Los Gatos Creek Trail sexual assaults Alameda County jurors get pay cut: Daily rate dropping from $100 to $15 after state cuts funding San Jose: Two arrested, one sou…San Jose, California · San JoseRead Article

San Leandro man avoids prison for gun case he got after being shot in leg

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
OAKLAND — From late 2023 to 2024, Kenyatta Roberson had a rough six months — he was shot in the leg, hospitalized, the ATF raided his home, then he picked up a gun charge. But lately, Roberson’s has enjoyed better fortune. Federal prosecutors argued for Roberson to be thrown in the slammer for two years, but a judge disagreed. Instead Roberson was given a three-year supervised release term in lieu of jail or prison, court records show. Roberson …San Jose, California · San JoseRead Article

Hayward man attempted to rape masseuse when told it wasn’t ‘that kind’ of massage parlor, police say

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
HAYWARD — A local resident was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting the employee at a massage parlor who refused to provide sexual services, court records show. Alexis Miller, 47, was charged with assault, attempted rape, and attempted sodomy in connection with the May 20 incident. The investigation was prompted by the alleged victim, who told police that Miller assaulted her after she repeatedly declined his offer to pay for sex. Mille…San Jose, California · San JoseRead Article

Hotel De Anza’s iconic neon sign will glow again after restoration

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
There’s great news on the horizon for downtown San Jose’s skyline. The iconic neon sign atop the Hotel De Anza is set to be restored and back to its full glowing glory later this month. You might remember that the 10-story, art deco hotel on West Santa Clara Street was purchased last year by a new ownership group, MHP Hospitality, after being closed for several months because of internal flood damage. The hotel reopened earlier this year, and th…San Jose, California · San JoseRead Article

Pleasanton woman recounts ordeal with businessman now accused of running ‘Ponzi scheme’

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
PLEASANTON — Sheryl Lawless spent months in 2023 chasing Kenneth Mattson around. The Sonoma-based businessman, she says, owed her $25,000 for selling her father’s prized possession — a 1971 Datsun 240z — through his Pleasanton car consignment shop. Fed up, she filed complaints against Mattson with the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office and the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Only then did she get her money, but the ordeal still g…United States · United StatesRead Article

New map shows Bay Area locations with highest risk of ember-driven wildfires

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
On a new Bay Area wildfire-risk map that gauges the threat of wind-driven embers, Lars Guntvedt’s neighborhood in the hills above Los Gatos sits in the highest-danger zone. Like many of his of Aldercroft Heights neighbors, and plenty of residents around the Bay Area, the 58-year-old school administrator felt confident he had slashed the danger to himself, his wife and their wooden home by diligently clearing the surrounding vegetation. The ember…Wildfires · Los GatosRead Article

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