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- A New Yolo DA Inherits a Case the Last One Refused to Look At — and a Record That Has Only GrownLionel Ernest Tholmer's nearly four-decade incarceration rests on a conviction where evidence, subsequently conceded by prosecutors and increasingly documented, did not implicate him. With the recent appointment of Melinda Aiello as Yolo County District Attorney, the decision regarding a review of the case now resides with her administration.
- Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End TPS Protections for Haitians and Syrians, Drawing Sharp Criticism from AdvocatesThe U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling, affirming the Trump administration's authority to proceed with the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants. The consolidated decision in Mullin v. Doe and Trump v. Miot further concluded that federal statute largely bars judicial review of these termination decisions, even as litigation continues.
- Former NFL Player Doug Martin’s Family Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleging Wrongful Death Following Oakland Police RestraintThe family of former NFL running back Doug Martin has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Oakland, several Oakland police officers, and a private ambulance provider. The complaint alleges Martin died after officers restrained him in a prone position during a mental health crisis, with delayed medical intervention contributing to his fatality.
- Tech Billionaires Hire Democratic Dealmakers in Renewed Push to Build a Bay Area CityCalifornia Forever, a consortium backed by prominent venture capitalists, is engaging state leaders to expedite a substantial shipbuilding agreement. This initiative aims to facilitate the group's proposed development, which has encountered prolonged local opposition. Critics contend that the project poses environmental risks and seeks to bypass established local regulatory processes.
- The ‘Strong’ Man Dies AloneStatistics reveal men constitute 80% of suicide fatalities, while 85% of mental health professionals are women. This imbalance is frequently linked to societal frameworks that emphasize male strength and provision, often undermining emotional expression and support networks. Observers contend that economic shifts and social isolation exacerbate these pressures, contributing to a gender-specific mental health crisis. Proposed solutions advocate for a reorientation towards fostering greater human connection and expanding accessible therapeutic resources for men.