By Erika Aguilar |Staff Writer| Six out of eighteen California propositions are due to affect the community, students, and schools near San Bernardino in the upcoming November election. Proposition (Prop.) 51 relates to providing bonds for schools. It would allow California to borrow $9 billion in bonds and thus the money would go to K-12 public schools and community colleges for improvement in overall education, according to BALLOTPEDIA. If successfully passed schools will benefit greatly from this proposition because it will improve education by focusing on construction projects and will expand community colleges allowing more students to attend. Classes would be reduced, … [Read more...] about Six out of eighteen propositions to vote for
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Uber and Lyft new law for criminal background checks
By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| New California law will force all Uber and Lyft drivers to undergo criminal background checks. On September 28 California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into law that will require all Uber and Lyft drivers or any other transportation network company, to do complete background checks on drivers according to the LA Times. As of today the law only requires background checks to cover the past seven years for any driver. According to the LA Times, the law will prohibit people who are registered sex offenders, have any violent felonies and anybody who has had a DUI within the past seven years. Stories of sexual assaults, harassment, … [Read more...] about Uber and Lyft new law for criminal background checks
War on porn is heating up
By Jacob Strangis |Staff Writer| Utah is attempting to put a ban on pornography. The governor of Utah, Gary Herbert, has recently signed a resolution that declared pornography a "public health hazard" and an "epidemic." The government has brought up the fact that children may have a high risk premature exposure to pornography and potentially shift their behavior towards the concept of sex. "If a library, or McDonald's or anyone else was giving out cigarettes to our children, we would be picketing them," said Sen. Todd Weiler. "And yet, our children are accessing pornography on their tablets on these sites and we seem to be okay with that," added Weiler. One of the negative … [Read more...] about War on porn is heating up
Texas teachers could use deadly force
By Danni Ybarra |Staff Writer| A new bill proposal will allow Texas educators legal immunity from using deadly force against a student in self-defense. The bill, HB 868, also known as the “Teacher’s Protection Act”, would give an educator the right to use deadly force against a student in either self defense, in defense of other students, or in defense of school property. An educator who uses justified brutal or deadly force would be entitled to the civil immunity, or not liable for their actions, according to the Bill. “I do think if they can prove it was in self-defense, they should go easy on the teacher,” said student Katharine Hall. “But they should not be given full … [Read more...] about Texas teachers could use deadly force
First DUI could cost over $10,000
By Santiago Castillo |Staff Writer| Thinking about drinking and driving, think again. The average cost of a DUI in California is more than $10,000, according to onedui.com. LA County, Sacramento County, Alameda County and Tulare County are part of a pilot program that makes people who get convicted of a DUI install an ignition interlock device (IID), which is a breathalyzer that prevents someone from starting their car if they failed to pass the blood alcohol level requirements. Assembly Bill No. 91 put this program in law and will be held in place until Jan. 1, 2016. “I have not heard of that happening, from my understanding for a first DUI they usually don’t have to get an Ignition … [Read more...] about First DUI could cost over $10,000
Criminal Justice Club on campus gets members motivated about possible careers
By Adrian Carlos |Staff Writer| Shots being fired and stress levels rising, sirens screaming, walking into a bullet-eaten house or maybe cautiously escorting an inmate to court. These are just a few of the things the Criminal Justice Club (CJC) members may experience in their future careers. The club is a resourceful, hands-on group of students who are involved with community service on campus and throughout the Inland Empire. They are committed to helping and assisting anyone interested in finding the information they seek about the field of criminal justice. According to club president Gina Adame, the clubs roster is around 120 students and is still growing. Deborah … [Read more...] about Criminal Justice Club on campus gets members motivated about possible careers
World News briefs
By Daniel DeMarco |Staff Writer| Oct 18: UN Security Council seat rejected by Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN security council and the country rejected the seat, according to Aljazeera. Saudi Arabia attributes the decision to the Security Council's failure in carrying out duties to resolve the Syrian civil war or punish the Syrian president's regime. Oct 19: 3,000 miles of Dead Ocean According to ENENews, a man sailed across the Pacific Ocean from Osaka, Japan to San Francisco, where the sailor described the sea as "dead." He reported seeing hardly any wild life, but instead saw "garbage in astounding … [Read more...] about World News briefs
Women are paid unfairly
By Aunjolay Lambert |Staff Writer| When it comes to gender equality, studies have shown that women have taken the backseat to their male counterparts when it comes to wages,and I think it’s unfair to see women getting paid less than men. “Nationally, the median weekly wages for women are $692 and for men $840,” according to the Pittsburg Post-Gazette. Studies show that “overall they earn 77 cents for each dollar made annually by men and in some professions such as financial managers the number drops to 66 cents,” according to msnbc.com. Many women have another responsibility, which is to take care of their children, compared to men. Women usually have to take care of their … [Read more...] about Women are paid unfairly
Skittles are suspicious?
By Shanieka Perrier |Staff Writer| What is so suspicious about iced tea and a bag of skittles? A 17-year-old boy holding only those items and wearing a “hoodie” was shot and killed ion Feb. 26 in Sanford, Florida. Trayvon Martin was shot by George Zimmerman after he saw the boy walking around in his neighborhood and found him “suspicious.” I believe that Zimmerman brought this situation upon himself. According to the LA Times, he was instructed to go home and let the police handle the situation. In my opinion he acted purely on suspicion and ignored the police, as though he was above the law. I have a problem with Zimmerman never initially being arrested. There was a dead body … [Read more...] about Skittles are suspicious?
Gov. Brown adds LGBT courses to state classrooms
By Courtney Sims |Staff Writer| California is the first state to require public schools to educate K-12 students on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, through required textbooks and mandated courses. In July 2011 Gov. Jerry Brown signed off on the historical law that requires California’s public schools K-12 to integrate LGBT into school curriculum. In a statement made by Gov. Brown, he believes "history should be honest." California politicians like Sen. Mark Leno are very pleased with Gov. Brown’s enthusiasm of the bill and foresee other states following in the same path. "This is definitely a step forward, and I’m hopeful that other states will … [Read more...] about Gov. Brown adds LGBT courses to state classrooms