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Category Archives: Gun Issues
Jon Stewart Remark Launches 'Kumbaya Patrol' in Marin
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You could do worse than become known as a land of love and peace, a group of Marinites decided last week. That's after comedian Jon Stewart referred off-hand to a "Kumbaya Patrol" in Marin County. "Finally everyone from the NRA … Continue reading
San Francisco Film Critic Mick LaSalle on His Call For Less Violence in Films
It’s a rare moment when a San Francisco Chronicle Columnist finds common ground with the executive director of the National Rifle Association. That happened this month when Chronicle film critic Mick LaSalle put out a call to stanch the flow … Continue reading
Besieged Oakland Residents Rally Against Gun Violence
by Ingrid Becker Four more dead, 11 shot. That’s the grim tally coming out of another bloody weekend in Oakland. A tragedy of “epic proportions” is how District 4 Councilwoman Libby Schaaf characterized six killings that have rocked Oakland in … Continue reading
School Shooting Suspect at Kern Co. High School Had Numerous Rounds on Him
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Update 12:40 p.m. In the wake of the Newtown massacre, a shooting incident at a Kern Co. high school this morning is adding to already jangled nerves about gun violence in schools. A 16-year-old student is in custody for allegedly … Continue reading
Big California Pension Fund to Divest From Some Gun, Ammunition Companies
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From AP: SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The nation's largest teacher pension fund is taking the first step toward divesting from companies that manufacture guns and high-capacity ammunition magazines that are illegal in California. The investment committee of the California State … Continue reading
Alleged Oikos University Killer Deemed Mentally Unfit For Trial
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A man accused of killing seven people at a small California Christian college has been deemed mentally unfit for trial. A judge issued the ruling Monday and ordered defendant One Goh to return to court Jan. … Continue reading
Legislators Announce Bill to Regulate Ammunition
Legislators for years have tried regulating firearms to protect people from getting shot, but on Monday, California Assemblymembers Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) and Rob Bonta (D-Alameda) unveiled a different approach, announcing a bill that would restrict the sale of bullets. In … Continue reading
SF Juvenile Probation Chief Explores Arming Officers
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by Amy Julia Harris, The Bay Citizen The head of San Francisco’s juvenile probation department, troubled by a Mission District shooting between police and a former juvenile offender, is weighing whether to allow probation officers who deal with young criminals … Continue reading
Best of Forum 2012: Michael Krasny and Staff Pick Favorite Shows
On the Forum radio show, we're constantly analyzing our performance. After each day's show we gather and discuss what worked, what didn't, and what listener feedback we received. As an end-of-the-year exercise, we decided to take some time to look … Continue reading »
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