Tag: Santa Clara

Eight Arrested in $1 Million Retail Theft Scheme Targeting Apple Stores in California

Eight suspects have been arrested for allegedly stealing about $1 million worth of merchandise primarily from Apple stores, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Feb. 9. The alleged retail theft operation occurred between August 2022 and January 2023—in several counties across the state, including Yolo, Monterey, Alameda, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Orange,…


8 Arrested in $1 Million Retail Theft Scheme Targeting Apple Stores in California

Eight suspects have been arrested for allegedly stealing about $1 million worth of merchandise primarily from Apple stores, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Feb. 9. The alleged retail theft operation occurred between August 2022 and January 2023—in several counties across the state, including Yolo, Monterey, Alameda, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Orange,…


California Becomes Battleground for COVID Lawsuits and Legislation Surrounding Minors

In California, a state that has been continuously passing bills surrounding COVID-19 vaccine policies, attorneys are “chipping away at each part of this puzzle,” aiming to educate and empower people one lawsuit at a time. Nicole Pearson, the attorney and founder of Facts Law Truth Justice (FLTJ) has been filing and winning lawsuits against vaccine…


When American History Boosts Self Esteem

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Since the pandemic lockdowns, many parents have been more involved in their children’s education. Some say they don’t like what they’re seeing and turned to other sources of education, like homeschooling. One homeschool program is American Education Defenders, a non-profit that aims to boost self-esteem by using a more creative and appealing approach…


LGBT Books Donated to Bay Area School Libraries Amid Criticism

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—A nonprofit is donating LGBT books to California school libraries, with the goal of making such content more accessible to youth. But some teachers and parents are speaking out against it. On May 17, the nonprofit Gender Nation celebrated the donation program at the West Contra Costa Unified School District with supporters and…


Students File Lawsuit Against Santa Clara University Over Vaccine Booster Mandate

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Two Santa Clara University students and Children’s Health Defense California announced during a press conference on March 9 that they are suing the school over its COVID-19 booster mandate and related injuries. “I love school, I love learning, I love being with my friends. Any day that I get to be here with…