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With the deadline approaching and air safety on everyone’s mind after several recent plane crashes, San Mateo County politicians are urging the FAA to speed up negotiations to get qualified air traffic controllers at San Carlos Airport. Meanwhile, airport officials say they’ve been kept out of the loop on the labor talks. Read our story here.
And then, following a deadly crash that left two people dead, an opinion writer asks: Rather than merely focusing on legal expenses, shouldn’t we be looking at the underlying causes of crime? What can be done to prevent these incidents from occurring? Their opinion is here. Submit your opinion or comment here.
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Top Stories
Amy Davidson appointed new head of county’s Center on Homelessness
San Mateo County has named Amy Davidson head of its Center on Homelessness, which coordinates homeless services throughout the county.
Becker hosts wildfire safety town hall with local agencies
After thousands of homes were destroyed by the Los Angeles fires in January, local jurisdictions are on high alert for wildfire. State Sen. Josh Becker hosted a virtual wildfire town hall with Woodside Fire Protection District Fire Marshal Kimberly Giuliacci and Santa Clara County FireSafe Council Chief Executive Officer Seth Schalet on Feb 18 to educate communities on how they can protect themselves and their neighbors.
Redwood City cat adoption clinic offers discounted spay/neuter services in February
To celebrate Spay/Neuter Awareness Month in February, Nine Lives Foundation is offering 20% off its spay and neuter services, along with a free microchip for cats.
Opinion: Crimes Real Price Tag
Instead of just focusing on the legal costs, we need to address the root causes of crime. How can we prevent these incidents from happening in the first place?
Lawsuit: Roblox, Discord linked to child exploitation
The plaintiff is an unnamed 13-year-old boy who had to move across the country after a predator learned of his location after interacting with him via Roblox and Discord.
Anti-cockfighting bill introduced amid bird flu epidemic
Cockfighting is a misdemeanor in Calif., and the Bay Area has recently seen several busts of cockfighting rings and breeding farms.
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