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Hey Hillside! Please arrive early and plan to squeeze in this Sunday morning for our one 10:00 worship service on the hill! We're expecting and hoping for a packed house. After a soul-filling time of musical praise led by Josh Lund, we'll be launching a message series from I Thessalonians called "Grace 180" that will take us through the summer. You may have noticed there were a lot of new people both on the hill and in the park last Easter Sunday. Hope when you come this Sunday you'll look for new folks to strike up conversations with. Let's be true to our reputation as the friendliest church in Contra Costa County (non-scientific survey) I (Dan) am expecting a service of great joy in which the living Lord is palpably present. Hoping see to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from Acts 17:1-10 and I Thessalonians 1:1.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZSMqm5ZT4yD1eBGy3Vnr5SxQW5eSpioMTNVIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, April 27, 2025.

Hey Hillside! Please arrive early and plan to squeeze in this Sunday morning for our one 10:00 worship service on the hill! We're expecting and hoping for a packed house. After a soul-filling time of musical praise led by Josh Lund, we'll be launching a message series from I Thessalonians called "Grace 180" that will take us through the summer. You may have noticed there were a lot of new people both on the hill and in the park last Easter Sunday. Hope when you come this Sunday you'll look for new folks to strike up conversations with. Let's be true to our reputation as the friendliest church in Contra Costa County (non-scientific survey) I (Dan) am expecting a service of great joy in which the living Lord is palpably present. Hoping see to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from Acts 17:1-10 and I Thessalonians 1:1.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZSMqm5ZT4yD1eBGy3Vnr5SxQW5eSpioMTNVIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, April 27, 2025.

In the conclusion of this two-part case, Paul Holes turns to DNA evidence in the search for Carla Walker's real killer. But decades-old lab errors and missing samples threaten to derail the investigation. Despite the obstacles, the case finally reaches a definitive conclusion—answering the question once and for all: Who killed Carla Walker? Paul Holes is a bestselling author, podcaster, television host and retired cold-case investigator with the sheriff's and district attorney's offices in California's Contra Costa County. During his 27 years as an investigator, Holes used his behavioral and forensic expertise in such notable cases as the Zodiac murders, Golden State Killer, and Jaycee Dugard kidnapping. In May 2022, Holes published Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases – which became an instant New York Times bestseller. Paul teamed with the FBI and Sacramento DA to help identify Joseph DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer, the most prolific serial predator in U.S. history. In 2019, he teamed up with Oxygen to host ”The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes” and in November he's launching a new original series with HLN called, ”Real Life Nightmare with Paul Holes.” For bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes shenanigans, join the SuperFam community at smalltowndicks.com/superfam

In part one of this two-part case, our very own Paul Holes explains how a cold case from 1974 landed on his desk. Seventeen-year-old Carla Walker was brutally murdered on her way to a dance, and suspicion quickly fell on her boyfriend as his story kept changing. But when Paul conducts a revealing interview, the investigation takes a shocking turn. Could the real killer have been overlooked for decades? Who killed Carla Walker? Paul Holes is a bestselling author, podcaster, television host and retired cold-case investigator with the sheriff's and district attorney's offices in California's Contra Costa County. During his 27 years as an investigator, Holes used his behavioral and forensic expertise in such notable cases as the Zodiac murders, Golden State Killer, and Jaycee Dugard kidnapping. In May 2022, Holes published Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases – which became an instant New York Times bestseller. Paul teamed with the FBI and Sacramento DA to help identify Joseph DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer, the most prolific serial predator in U.S. history. In 2019, he teamed up with Oxygen to host ”The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes” and in November he's launching a new original series with HLN called, ”Real Life Nightmare with Paul Holes.” For bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes shenanigans, join the SuperFam community at smalltowndicks.com/superfam

Songkran is a festival from Southeast Asia marking the new year and celebrating making a fresh start. This special program includes a program discussion hosted by Michelle Meow featuring conversations on cultural heritage, community impact, and empowerment initiatives; cultural performances, including traditional dances, live music, and storytelling sessions; a traditional water blessing ceremony; and delicious authentic Southeast Asian cuisine prepared by local chefs. About the Speakers Kesinee Angkustsiri Yip has been helping companies, organizations, and executives manage their reputations for more than two decades. An award-winning communications strategist recognized by the International Association of Business Communications, she co- founded Creative Catalyst (www.creativecatalystworks.com) to address culture and connection challenges—the things AI does not—by bringing improv into the workplace. While improv can be funny, it's not just for the theater. Improv techniques can help entrepreneurs and leaders as well as customer-facing, sales, HR, and DEI teams reduce anxiety, cultivate safe spaces, and encourage creativity. Her book, “Yes, and...” for Success: Improv Secrets to Supercharge Professional Creativity and Connection is out on Amazon and available at Bay Area bookstores. Kesinee has performed at BATS Improv and has led workshops and trainings in the United States and abroad. Kesinee is on the Board of the Asian Women's Shelter in San Francisco (www.sfaws.org) and is active with the LEAD-LISA Startup Incubator (www.gsb-lead-lisa.com). She earned a BA from Stanford University and an MBA in Marketing and Strategic Planning from Rice University. Maly Phommavong is based in Sacramento and has been in the interpreting field since 2015. In 1987, she arrived in the United States at age 13 as a child of refugees with a family of 12. She graduated with a Master's Degree in Criminology from CSU of Fresno in 2000, and worked as a deputy probation officer for Contra Costa County in 2002. She retired early from the Probation Department in 2015, and began working as a registered court interpreter for the California Judicial Court. Maly has been involved in grass-roots advocacy and volunteered in nonprofit organizations for decades. In 2015, She began her online presence through conducting live community discussions covering various issues affecting the community in the Lao language catering to non-English speaking members. Her videos have reached the Laotian audience worldwide. Kenya Prach is a survivor of the Khmer Rouge genocide who escaped to Thailand refugee camps before finding a second chance in the United States. Arriving with no knowledge of English and few opportunities, Kenya faced immense challenges, from being unable to attend high school or community college to being turned away from work. However, a kind gesture from an African American homeless man helped guide him toward education and a new life. A Cambodian-born martial artist, Kenya is known for his expertise in Kbach-Kun-Boran-Khmer (Bokator) and Muay Thai kickboxing. Despite enduring the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime, he pursued martial arts in Thailand and later excelled in boxing in the United States. With a deep understanding of hardship and compassion, Kenya has dedicated his life to helping others, particularly in the fight against human trafficking and advocating for human rights. He believes that true wealth lies not in material possessions but in kindness, care and love. Through his work and his book Black Stone Hands, Kenya seeks to give a voice to the voiceless and inspire others to make a difference by uplifting those in need. See more  Michelle Meow Show programs at Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California. Our thanks for the generous support of The Bamboo Organization for making this program possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we had the honor to speak with entrepreneur and poetic artist Jose Cordon, known as CordonConcepts, is a sought after spoken word poet, Antioch's Poet Laureate, and founder of Grassroots Poetry. His upbringing in a church-going immigrant home taught him the value of faith, work ethic, and service. In that spirit, Cordon has helped develop and launch 2 art and culture programs in Contra Costa County. His captivating poetry has been viewed millions of times across social media and has been shared with the US Treasury, Google, and several universities and organizations nationwide. He's been featured in billboard campaigns, documentaries, and in an award-winning short film. Cordon combines his experience as a community organizer and son of immigrants to deliver original, moving, and educational poems that are changing the way people think about poetry. His poetry can be found on social media, Youtube, and music streaming platforms @CordonConcepts 

On the western outskirts of Crockett, on the bluffs overlooking the Carquinez strait, there's a small unincorporated neighborhood called Valona. These days, this community isn't that different from any of the others that stretch along this northern edge of Contra Costa County, but things used to be a lot different. If you were in Valona a century ago, you might have felt more like you were in a traditional Italian village than a Bay Area suburb. You would've seen kids stomping grapes to make wine during harvest season and families making salami from scratch to hang in their cellars. And you definitely would've heard people speaking Italian, which was more common than hearing English around these parts. But one thing hasn't changed – looking down from Valona back then, and now, you'd see a giant brick factory, flanked by huge silos and loading docks. That is the C&H Sugar Factory, and in a lot of ways, that factory is the reason why Valona and the entire town of Crockett exists. Today's episode is a journey into the history of Valona and Crockett, and our guide is Barbara Pangi Denton, the author of a new book called “Sweet Success: How Industry, Immigrants, and Working Women Shaped a Town.” Listen now to hear Barbara discuss her deep Italian roots, the downfall of Crockett's “golden age,” and the importance of community cookbooks. Don't forget to follow the East Bay Yesterday Substack for updates on events, boat tours, exhibits, and other local history news: substack.com/@eastbayyesterday For photos and links related to this episode, visit: https://eastbayyesterday.com/episodes/crockett-became-italy/ Donate to keep this show alive: www.patreon.com/eastbayyesterday

Today I'm talking with Pietro Buttitta from Prima Materia and Local Vines.  After a career in food service Pietro has spent the last decade or so farming in Lake County at about 1400 feet elevation, focusing mostly on Italian varieties.  He has also done some consulting and so we also discuss his fun new project in the Lamorinada area of Contra Costa County. The Lamorinda is a fascinating area, that I've always thought had lots of potential and it's so close to Oakland with steep, interesting hillsides and valleys. You can find Pietro's wines at www.prima-materia.com/ and the new tasting room and project at www.local-vines.com follow him on instagram at prima_materia_wine.  Be on the lookout for the Local Vines tasting room in Lafayette opening soon as well.Follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me keep telling wine stories ad free and available for everyone. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-wine-podcast/id1673557547⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/06FsKGiM9mYhhCHEFDOwjb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/indiewinepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Pat and Konch cover BlackRock's plan to convert its $940M Municipal Income Fund into an unlisted interval fund and key leadership updates, including Jo Donnelly taking over as CEO of the London Pensions Fund Authority and Paul Justin joining Sovran Advisors as CEO. RIA/FA M&A highlights include Focus Financial adding Toronto-based Cardinal Point as its fifth hub, LPL recruiting a $280M advisor from D.A. Davidson, and Indivisible Partners launching with a $640M Merrill Lynch team. Institutional coverage features new searches by Taunton Contributory Retirement System and Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi, as well as Contra Costa County's $510M private equity pacing plan. Recent commitments include Los Angeles County Employees' Retirement Association's $775M to Centerbridge Partners and Los Angeles Fire & Police's $50M to Linden Capital Partners VI. Fundraising updates spotlight IFM Investors' new $376.8M private equity fund, Wellington Management launching its first interval fund, and Chicago Pacific Founders targeting a fourth fund after raising $847.5M for its previous vehicle. Stay tuned for more insights from the world of institutional and intermediary fundraising.

Judy Bornstein, Boomer, joins me to discuss conflict – whoa! Judy is the Founder of C Suite Resolutions, where she provides mediation, ombuds services, conflict and negotiation coaching, and corporate trainings to organizations and executives. She has worked extensively as a CFO and Chief Compliance Officer, and brings her business experience to her work in addressing conflict. Topics Covered: Conflict definition Disagreement vs conflict Gossip Consequences of pushing down conflict Costs involved in unresolved conflicts How organizations set themselves up to handle conflicts Ombuds (trained independent designated neutral to build trust) Working in conflict and understanding our reactions Mediations Three Episode Takeaways   1.   If we only think of conflict as a fight we can lose that it can be a really powerful engine for creativity, change, and self-reflection. 2.   Responses to conflict can fall along gender lines. Many women are raised to “be nice” and “be good”, and told “don't make a scene”. Women may be uncomfortable acknowledging a conflict so will be quiet or not address it directly, and there is less latitude for women to express conflict than is often afforded to men 3.   Humans are naturally (evolutionarily) wired to not like conflict, so that means our managers, bosses, and leaders probably don't like conflict. As a result conflict may pushed down or silenced, which can lead to unintentional consequences like blaming the people involved rather than learning from the situation. Conflict is an inherent part of growth and innovation in organizations.   Great Quotes: Hope is not a strategy. We may have conflict because we are wise enough to see the complexity in our world. If you have conflict in your life it doesn't mean there's something wrong with you.  Conflict can be perplexing.   Episode Resources:   Baruch Bush: https://www.beyondintractability.org/bksum/bush-promise   More About Judy:   Judy is a doctoral candidate at Penn State University where her research interests center around organizational conflict. She holds a Masters in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University's Caruso School of Law, and an MBA from Simmons University in Boston, where she graduated first in her class. Judy is a Mediation trainer and serves on the San Francisco Bar Association Mediation Panel and on the Arbitration Panel for FINRA (the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority). She is a regular mediator for the Congress of Neutrals where she mediates court cases in Contra Costa County, CA. Judy also co-facilitates a Transformative Mediation group inside San Quentin State Prison, where she offers mediation and conflict-resolution training to incarcerated men interested in non-violent conflict resolution.     How to reach Judy:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judybornstein/ Email: jb@csuiteresolutions.com Website: www.csuiteresolutions.com   How to reach Yo Canny:    Our website: www.girltaketheleadpod.com  You can send a message or voicemail there. We'd love to hear from you!   email: yo@yocanny.com   FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share   IG: yocanny   YouTube   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

In a lawsuit filed in California, Ashley Parham alleges that Sean "Diddy" Combs violently assaulted and raped her as "payback" for remarks suggesting he was involved in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Parham, who filed the lawsuit in Contra Costa County, says that Combs also threatened her life, vowing she would suffer for her comments about the rapper's unsolved death. Parham's claims against Combs outline a harrowing chain of events that allegedly began in 2018. According to legal documents, she crossed paths with a friend of Combs at a bar, where he attempted to impress patrons by video-calling the music mogul. When Parham declined to join the call, reportedly stating she believed Combs "had something to do with the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur," Combs overheard the remark. She claims he responded with a warning, saying she would "pay" for her words. The lawsuit details that approximately one month later, Parham was invited by this same friend to his home under the pretense of needing help with cancer medications. While there, Parham alleges that Combs arrived unexpectedly, approached her, and pressed a knife to her face, threatening to cut her with a "Glasgow smile" in retribution for her comments. According to the lawsuit, Combs then proceeded to assault her by tearing off her clothes and "violently" raping her with a television remote. During this ordeal, Parham claims that Combs made it clear that her life was "in his hands" and that, should he choose, she "would never be seen again." According to the court filing, Combs then permitted other individuals present at the scene to rape her repeatedly. Parham further alleges that when she attempted to escape, Combs offered her money in exchange for claiming that the assault had been consensual. At that point, she managed to flee to a neighboring house, where residents, alarmed by gunshots, had already contacted police. The lawsuit states that Parham made multiple attempts to report the gang rape to authorities, including the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department and hospital staff, but asserts that no investigation followed. In her legal action, Parham seeks justice on multiple grounds, including charges of sexual assault, battery, abuse, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. She is demanding a jury trial. This recent filing adds to a growing list of legal challenges faced by Combs, who is now held in a New York detention center on unrelated federal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Combs has consistently denied all allegations of sexual assault. His attorneys maintain that previous claims are attempts to "garner publicity" and "money grabs." In response to the series of lawsuits, including claims filed in New York alleging that he molested a minor, Combs' legal team filed a motion calling for the release of his accusers' identities, asserting that the flood of anonymous accusations has "irreparably damaged" his reputation. Combs' attorneys have additionally requested his release on bail, citing what they describe as "horrific" conditions in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. Prosecutors, however, oppose bail, contending that Combs poses a risk of witness intimidation. As his upcoming trial looms, Combs has taken to social media, recently posting an Instagram message from jail. His legal team continues to emphasize his stance of denial and cites the volume of accusations as contributing to an "unfair media frenzy." They argue that the surge of allegations against Combs is undermining his chance for a fair trial. With the addition of Parham's lawsuit, Combs now faces a complex web of accusations that threatens to shadow his career and legacy. Parham's suit underscores a broader narrative of alleged abuse by Combs that spans years and multiple states, as his legal battles continue to unfold. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a lawsuit filed in California, Ashley Parham alleges that Sean "Diddy" Combs violently assaulted and raped her as "payback" for remarks suggesting he was involved in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Parham, who filed the lawsuit in Contra Costa County, says that Combs also threatened her life, vowing she would suffer for her comments about the rapper's unsolved death. Parham's claims against Combs outline a harrowing chain of events that allegedly began in 2018. According to legal documents, she crossed paths with a friend of Combs at a bar, where he attempted to impress patrons by video-calling the music mogul. When Parham declined to join the call, reportedly stating she believed Combs "had something to do with the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur," Combs overheard the remark. She claims he responded with a warning, saying she would "pay" for her words. The lawsuit details that approximately one month later, Parham was invited by this same friend to his home under the pretense of needing help with cancer medications. While there, Parham alleges that Combs arrived unexpectedly, approached her, and pressed a knife to her face, threatening to cut her with a "Glasgow smile" in retribution for her comments. According to the lawsuit, Combs then proceeded to assault her by tearing off her clothes and "violently" raping her with a television remote. During this ordeal, Parham claims that Combs made it clear that her life was "in his hands" and that, should he choose, she "would never be seen again." According to the court filing, Combs then permitted other individuals present at the scene to rape her repeatedly. Parham further alleges that when she attempted to escape, Combs offered her money in exchange for claiming that the assault had been consensual. At that point, she managed to flee to a neighboring house, where residents, alarmed by gunshots, had already contacted police. The lawsuit states that Parham made multiple attempts to report the gang rape to authorities, including the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department and hospital staff, but asserts that no investigation followed. In her legal action, Parham seeks justice on multiple grounds, including charges of sexual assault, battery, abuse, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. She is demanding a jury trial. This recent filing adds to a growing list of legal challenges faced by Combs, who is now held in a New York detention center on unrelated federal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Combs has consistently denied all allegations of sexual assault. His attorneys maintain that previous claims are attempts to "garner publicity" and "money grabs." In response to the series of lawsuits, including claims filed in New York alleging that he molested a minor, Combs' legal team filed a motion calling for the release of his accusers' identities, asserting that the flood of anonymous accusations has "irreparably damaged" his reputation. Combs' attorneys have additionally requested his release on bail, citing what they describe as "horrific" conditions in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. Prosecutors, however, oppose bail, contending that Combs poses a risk of witness intimidation. As his upcoming trial looms, Combs has taken to social media, recently posting an Instagram message from jail. His legal team continues to emphasize his stance of denial and cites the volume of accusations as contributing to an "unfair media frenzy." They argue that the surge of allegations against Combs is undermining his chance for a fair trial. With the addition of Parham's lawsuit, Combs now faces a complex web of accusations that threatens to shadow his career and legacy. Parham's suit underscores a broader narrative of alleged abuse by Combs that spans years and multiple states, as his legal battles continue to unfold. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a lawsuit filed in California, Ashley Parham alleges that Sean "Diddy" Combs violently assaulted and raped her as "payback" for remarks suggesting he was involved in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Parham, who filed the lawsuit in Contra Costa County, says that Combs also threatened her life, vowing she would suffer for her comments about the rapper's unsolved death. Parham's claims against Combs outline a harrowing chain of events that allegedly began in 2018. According to legal documents, she crossed paths with a friend of Combs at a bar, where he attempted to impress patrons by video-calling the music mogul. When Parham declined to join the call, reportedly stating she believed Combs "had something to do with the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur," Combs overheard the remark. She claims he responded with a warning, saying she would "pay" for her words. The lawsuit details that approximately one month later, Parham was invited by this same friend to his home under the pretense of needing help with cancer medications. While there, Parham alleges that Combs arrived unexpectedly, approached her, and pressed a knife to her face, threatening to cut her with a "Glasgow smile" in retribution for her comments. According to the lawsuit, Combs then proceeded to assault her by tearing off her clothes and "violently" raping her with a television remote. During this ordeal, Parham claims that Combs made it clear that her life was "in his hands" and that, should he choose, she "would never be seen again." According to the court filing, Combs then permitted other individuals present at the scene to rape her repeatedly. Parham further alleges that when she attempted to escape, Combs offered her money in exchange for claiming that the assault had been consensual. At that point, she managed to flee to a neighboring house, where residents, alarmed by gunshots, had already contacted police. The lawsuit states that Parham made multiple attempts to report the gang rape to authorities, including the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department and hospital staff, but asserts that no investigation followed. In her legal action, Parham seeks justice on multiple grounds, including charges of sexual assault, battery, abuse, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. She is demanding a jury trial. This recent filing adds to a growing list of legal challenges faced by Combs, who is now held in a New York detention center on unrelated federal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Combs has consistently denied all allegations of sexual assault. His attorneys maintain that previous claims are attempts to "garner publicity" and "money grabs." In response to the series of lawsuits, including claims filed in New York alleging that he molested a minor, Combs' legal team filed a motion calling for the release of his accusers' identities, asserting that the flood of anonymous accusations has "irreparably damaged" his reputation. Combs' attorneys have additionally requested his release on bail, citing what they describe as "horrific" conditions in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. Prosecutors, however, oppose bail, contending that Combs poses a risk of witness intimidation. As his upcoming trial looms, Combs has taken to social media, recently posting an Instagram message from jail. His legal team continues to emphasize his stance of denial and cites the volume of accusations as contributing to an "unfair media frenzy." They argue that the surge of allegations against Combs is undermining his chance for a fair trial. With the addition of Parham's lawsuit, Combs now faces a complex web of accusations that threatens to shadow his career and legacy. Parham's suit underscores a broader narrative of alleged abuse by Combs that spans years and multiple states, as his legal battles continue to unfold. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a lawsuit filed in California, Ashley Parham alleges that Sean "Diddy" Combs violently assaulted and raped her as "payback" for remarks suggesting he was involved in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Parham, who filed the lawsuit in Contra Costa County, says that Combs also threatened her life, vowing she would suffer for her comments about the rapper's unsolved death. Parham's claims against Combs outline a harrowing chain of events that allegedly began in 2018. According to legal documents, she crossed paths with a friend of Combs at a bar, where he attempted to impress patrons by video-calling the music mogul. When Parham declined to join the call, reportedly stating she believed Combs "had something to do with the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur," Combs overheard the remark. She claims he responded with a warning, saying she would "pay" for her words. The lawsuit details that approximately one month later, Parham was invited by this same friend to his home under the pretense of needing help with cancer medications. While there, Parham alleges that Combs arrived unexpectedly, approached her, and pressed a knife to her face, threatening to cut her with a "Glasgow smile" in retribution for her comments. According to the lawsuit, Combs then proceeded to assault her by tearing off her clothes and "violently" raping her with a television remote. During this ordeal, Parham claims that Combs made it clear that her life was "in his hands" and that, should he choose, she "would never be seen again." According to the court filing, Combs then permitted other individuals present at the scene to rape her repeatedly. Parham further alleges that when she attempted to escape, Combs offered her money in exchange for claiming that the assault had been consensual. At that point, she managed to flee to a neighboring house, where residents, alarmed by gunshots, had already contacted police. The lawsuit states that Parham made multiple attempts to report the gang rape to authorities, including the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department and hospital staff, but asserts that no investigation followed. In her legal action, Parham seeks justice on multiple grounds, including charges of sexual assault, battery, abuse, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. She is demanding a jury trial. This recent filing adds to a growing list of legal challenges faced by Combs, who is now held in a New York detention center on unrelated federal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Combs has consistently denied all allegations of sexual assault. His attorneys maintain that previous claims are attempts to "garner publicity" and "money grabs." In response to the series of lawsuits, including claims filed in New York alleging that he molested a minor, Combs' legal team filed a motion calling for the release of his accusers' identities, asserting that the flood of anonymous accusations has "irreparably damaged" his reputation. Combs' attorneys have additionally requested his release on bail, citing what they describe as "horrific" conditions in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. Prosecutors, however, oppose bail, contending that Combs poses a risk of witness intimidation. As his upcoming trial looms, Combs has taken to social media, recently posting an Instagram message from jail. His legal team continues to emphasize his stance of denial and cites the volume of accusations as contributing to an "unfair media frenzy." They argue that the surge of allegations against Combs is undermining his chance for a fair trial. With the addition of Parham's lawsuit, Combs now faces a complex web of accusations that threatens to shadow his career and legacy. Parham's suit underscores a broader narrative of alleged abuse by Combs that spans years and multiple states, as his legal battles continue to unfold. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Send us a textKristi is a former newspaper reporter with 15 years of experience leading and supporting crisis communications, cofounder and executive communications, external and internal communications, community relations, media relations, and more for Fortune 500 companies, local government, in-house, and agencies. She is the director for the Office of Communications & Media at Contra Costa County.Email - Kristi.Jourdan@contracostatv.orgSupport the showThis episode is sponsored by John Guilfoil Public Relations. From crisis communications to website development; visit our website JGPR.net or call 617.993.0003

Are you an impact player? And, how do you know? Our guest today is Elliot Kallen, and he shares with us his story about making a choice to be an impact player in all areas of his life and the results of doing so. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: What are you known for? Choose what you want to be known for and go for it. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at:  https://prosperityfinancialgroup.com/ Get a copy of our guest's book here: CLICK HEREAttend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Connect with our guest on social:Website:https://prosperityfinancialgroup.com/Podcast:https://prosperityfinancialgroup.com/meet-the-investing-expert-with-elliot-kallen/YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynH32iE0vZHwczDLmluCNwFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ProsperityFinancialGroupInc/2 of 2Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/prosperity-financial-group/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/prosperityfinancialgroup/ABOUT OUR GUEST:Elliot H Kallen is a leader who brings over 30 years of passion and robust entrepreneurial business ownership experience to his elite Financial Planning & Advising practice. He has built international organizations, been a CEO of two other companies before forming Prosperity Financial Group, Inc. and is a frequent keynote speaker to charities, podcasts and radio shows on motivation, leadership, charitable work, marketing, and various financial subjects. Elliot holds a BA degree in both Accounting and Economics from Rutgers University in New Jersey and has served on various Boards, as an active member and/or President, including The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Diablo Valley, the American Cancer Society of Contra Costa County & Congregation B'nai Shalom, where he has been actively involved in raising millions of dollars for these organizations. As President of Prosperity Financial Group, a top-tier Financial Advisory Firm, and Partner in Prosperity Wealth Management, he has led his organizations to be actively involved with many charities as this has been a lifelong theme.ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.

Andy and Brian air out the porch by discussing the following and MORE: -Aggressive Republicans -Bay Area geography -Spreading the gospel of public transit We also play another round of Tres of Bass, where Andy will try to stump Brian with three of his favorite hip-hop beats.

Send us a Text Message.On this short bit of standup comedy, Johnny Steele  shares a little bit of Live Recorded material about his Football days growing up in Pittsburg, CA.  Very funny and I know you will enjoy this set...by the way, this was recodred at a Fundraiser for comic Will Durst, whom you can support by going to his "Go Fund Me" Page;https://www.gofundme.com/f/awukk-will-durst-needs-your-helpWill Durst had a Stroke and needs financial help; please give what you can!Johnny Steele, a vivacious and hilarious stand-up comedian from the San Francisco Bay Area, infuses his performances with a distinctive blend of personal history and cultural humor. Drawing from his rich Spanish and Italian heritage, Steele humorously recounts his ancestors' journey from Spain to Hawaii and eventually to Contra Costa County, intertwining these tales with his own experiences growing up in Pittsburgh, California. His comedic perspective often includes playful jabs at his hometown, highlighting the formidable football culture and the city's notoriously low SAT scores. Through his energetic storytelling and witty commentary, Steele uses stand-up comedy as a means to entertain and connect with his audience, all while raising awareness about important issues like football-induced concussions.Support the Show.Hosted by: R. Scott EdwardsPlease Write a Review: in-depth walk through for leaving a review.On Your Apple & Android Phones, Visit New APP: Standup Comedy Podcast Network and website .comInterested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon..."20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic""Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

Join us for a conversation with members of The International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP).  As the taskforce celebrates its 10th anniversary, we take this opportunity to hear the story behind its founding and its mission to protect children across the international schools community and beyond.    We'll explore how international schools have and continue to adopt and adapt safeguarding standards, overcoming cultural and operational challenges to ensure a safe learning environment for all students. Our guests and members of the taskforce share their own learnings, opportunities, and challenges of collaborating across multiple international schools and organizations. We will also learn about the  resources, services and professional development the taskforce provides to international school leaders and educators.   About Jane Larson   Jane Larsson has led the Council of International Schools (CIS) as Executive Director since her appointment in 2010. Over the past 25 years, Jane has led the international education community with a focus on the development of collaborative partnerships to enable and support educational exchange and the development of international and intercultural perspective.    Prior to her appointment at CIS, Jane was Direc­tor of International Partnerships with the Visiting International Faculty Program (VIF) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where she led outreach to promote international educational exchange, establishing relationships with minis­tries of education, universities, internation­al schools and educational associations. She began her career in international education as the Director of Educational Staffing and Publications for International Schools Services (ISS) providing recruitment services and resources to international schools.    Jane lends her voice to key topics shaping the future of international education, those which enable school and university communities to provide socially responsible leadership as they continually develop their programs. She currently serves as Chair of the International Taskforce on Child Protection and on the Board of Directors of the International Commission Advancing Independent School Accreditation (ICAISA).   https://www.linkedin.com/in/janelarssoncis/   About Jane Foster-Sarre   Director, Safeguarding Works Ltd Area of expertise provided as part of the CIS Affiliated Consultant Network: Student Wellbeing: Protection, Safety, & Security including but not limited to School safeguarding audits Response to allegations of abuse and low level concerns Safe recruitment and safe working practice Policy development and review Investigations and risk assessments   Jane is an independent safeguarding consultant providing expert advice on safeguarding and child protection. She specialises in promoting safe organisational culture, safeguarding in the workplace, and managing allegations and low level concerns against adults working with children. Jane is a qualified teacher, who has also worked in schools as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Safeguarding Governor across ages 4–18 years. She has also worked for statutory education and children's services departments in the UK.   Following the exposure of the criminal actions of William Vahey who abused more than 50 children when employed at an international school based in the UK, Jane was part of the statutory case panel convened to review the case and lessons learned and worked closely with the school to restore confidence in the community and reinforce the safeguarding structure.   Jane is an accredited safer recruitment specialist and has contributed to IICSA - the UK Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual abuse. She is also a co-author of the International Protocol for Managing Allegations of Child Abuse by Educators and other Adults and the Guidance on Managing Low Level Concerns.   Jane is currently Co–Chair of the International Taskforce for Child Protection (ITFCP) Recruitment Reporting & Regulations Group.   Jane is an experienced auditor of safeguarding practice and has worked with international schools across the UK and Europe, Asia and Africa, both promoting best practice and responding to serious incidents where schools and boards need support.   Jane has extensive experience of designing and delivering safeguarding training including delivering the CIS Foundation Workshop on Safer Recruitment and supporting the Deep Dives. As an independent advisor Jane has provided high-level safeguarding advice and training across the sectors including schools, universities, religious and sports organisations, charities, and private clients.    Jane is also a specialist advisor to the safeguarding boards of a UK Premier League football club, a private equity company providing residential care for children, and a faith organisation and is a member of the National Safeguarding Panels for both the Football Association and Sports Resolutions which offers advice to a range of sports In addition to her independent role Jane is also a consultant for Barnardos, a UK based Children's Charity. Jane is a regular speaker at events and is a well-known figure to many private, public and third sector organisations working with children, including state, independent and international schools.   About Dr. Christine Brown   Dr. Christine Brown is an international consultant specializing in advising educators on Program Design for Teaching and Learning, Child Protection, Social Emotional Learning initiatives, World Language and ELL programing, working with challenging student placements and managing parent expectations. From 2013 to 2023, Brown served as one of six Regional Education Officers (REOs) in the Office of Overseas Schools, United States Department of State. She covered the Western European Region and for several years also the South America region. Brown also served the DOS as one of 5 initial co-founders of the International Task Force on Child Protection.    As REO, she served on the Boards of ECIS, AAIE and AMISA. Prior to joining the Department of State in July 2013, she served as Deputy Director at the Carol Morgan School in the Dominican Republic. Brown served as an administrator in the Glastonbury, Connecticut Public Schools for 28 years, first as the Director of K-12 Foreign Languages and ELL, and for 8 years as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.   Brown has served as a president of state, regional and national language teacher organizations including the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages over her career. She chaired the American Language Standards Writing Task Force sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education as well as served as the consultant to the national Arabic and Korean language standards projects and as a consultant to the Startalk Language Project for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.    She served as a board member of the National Defense Education Language Program. Brown chairs the AERO World Languages Standards writing project for DOS. She has testified before the United States Congress on behalf of language education, and initiated and co-chaired the Year of Languages Campaign in the United States. In February 2019, she was awarded the Keith Miller Innovation Award from the Association for the Advancement of International Educators for her work in Child Protection around the world.    In March 2019 Brown received the Outstanding Graduate Student Award at Gwynedd Mercy University for her Doctoral Dissertation, The Effects of Early Foreign Language Study on English Reading Comprehension. In 2023, she received the NEASC Educator of the Year Award. In 2024, she received an AAIE Outstanding Educator Award and the ECIS Outstanding Educator of 2024 award.   About Keith Cincotta   Director of School Services andSenior Leadership Executive, International Schools Services   Keith has worked in the International Education sector for 25 years first as a School Counselor, later as a High School Principal and most recently as a Senior Leadership Executive and the Director of School Services at International Schools Services. As a school counselor in Allentown PA, Islamabad Pakistan and Dubai he worked with many survivors of abuse and was part of teams that responded to reports of abuse.    At ISS Keith is the representative to the International Task Force on Child Protection, is responsible for safeguarding initatives across ISS' managed schools and presents professional development and training sessions for educators.  Keith is a trained facilitator for Darkness to Light and has facilitated the program for school, church and community groups. Keith holds Master of Education degrees in both Counseling and Educational Leadership from Lehigh University.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-cincotta-578b1a17/   About Debbie Downes   In August 2022, Debbie Downes joined The International Centre of Missing and Exploited Children as the Director of Global School Initiatives. In this role, she develops and provides child protection training, support, and resources to schools around the world. She has been supporting ICMEC's work as a regional trainer since July 2020.    Debbie has worked in international education for 18 years, first as an elementary teacher, then as school principal, and then as Accreditation and Child Protection Lead for Quality Schools International. She developed and revised handbooks, policies, and resources to support child protection efforts at a group of 36 international schools. She also supported schools with on-site and virtual professional development.    Debbie's background in child protection includes an MSW from the University of California at Berkeley and several years of experience working in the court unit of Children and Family Services in Contra Costa County, California. Debbie's overseas career began with 3 years as a health education volunteer with the Peace Corps in Kolda, Senegal. She has since lived with her husband, 2 children, and 2 rescue dogs in Thailand, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Slovenia, and her current location of Minsk, Belarus.    https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-downes-educator/    Resources   ICMEC EdPortal International Taskforce on Child Protection  Child Protection Resources and Information CIS Global Education Blog  Child Protection Workshop Online | Improving Safeguarding Practices in Schools   International Schools Services ITFCP Managing Allegations Protocol ITFCP Safer Recruitment Checklist Make the Call: Verifying References: An Essential Practice for International School Leaders  ITFCP Student Voice: Data, Guidance, and Resources  Social-Emotional Learning and Child Self-Protection Curriculum Standards & Benchmarks   John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org   Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents  Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt  Web: www.appsevents.com   Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? 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I'm super-stoked to do a podcast all about The Stud and folks from the collective who run the place!   In Part 1, we start with Marke B. Many longtime listeners will remember Marke from his Season 3 Storied episode. In this go-round, we get a condensed version of his life story and how he made his way to San Francisco.   In his hometown of Detroit, Marke threw raves and made enough money on that to put himself through college. Sometime in those four years of school, he realized that his dream of writing for a local newspaper or weekly was damn near impossible. Also, it was the height of AIDS and Detroit didn't have much of an infrastructure around that.   His best friend bought two train tickets and told Marke, "Pack your bags, we're leaving for San Francisco tomorrow." That didn't sit well with Marke at the time. He wasn't crazy about SF back then—he hated hippies, hated the Beats. He had visited with his family at 14, when he tried to run away from his parents and take a cable car to the Castro. That, of course, didn't work out so well (try the F-Market trains, kid).   Despite his dislike of The City, his desire to get out of Detroit got him on that train. Two-and-a-half days and a couple bags of potato chips later, Marke arrived. It was the day after Pride 1994, and he's been here ever since.   He saw a gay scene that was too white and mainstreamy. But he found his people—other people of color, into alternative music—at The End Up. His first time at The Stud was on a Monday hip-hop night. Immediately, he felt he had truly arrived.   Years later, in 2016, Rachel Ryan and another co-op member asked Marke and his husband, David, to join their collective. They've both been members since then.   Then we turn to Rachel Ryan. Rachel grew up in The City, Noe Valley specifically. Her parents put her in Live Oak School, back when it was located in the Castro. That experience helped to shape Rachel—her kindergarten teacher was young and gay and had bleach-blonde hair. He was an early role model for her.   Her liberal family moved to Marin for that oh-so familiar reason: San Francisco became too expensive for them. But her dad's work was headquartered near The Eagle in South of Market, and Rachel spent some time with him in that area when she was young.   She thinks back on her time in Marin fondly, from the access to nature to the freedoms her parents were able to grant her. But at the same time, her parents were protective of their daughter—she was free as long as she was with her older brother.   Rachel got into swing dancing at a young age. She'd come to The City to go to swing clubs in the Nineties. But once her older brother and his friend graduated high school and went to college, that ended.   College for her meant UC Santa Cruz. And after graduating there, she moved back to San Francisco right away. Today, she lives really close to where she grew up.   Growing up, Rachel carried bisexual shame. She felt at times that she wasn't gay enough, but also found herself immersed in queer culture through friends. Then, in 2009, a trip to The Stud changed everything. "These are my people," she thought.   Years later, Rachel and her people started noticing the closure of more and more queer bars and spaces around The City. Their friends were getting priced out of San Francisco more and more frequently, and they were fed up. The previous owner of The Stud, Michael McElheney, announced that he wanted to retire and sell the bar, and Rachel, Nate Albee, and some other of those friends seized the opportunity. The newly formed Stud Collective took over in 2016.   Next up is Honey Mahogany. Honey's parents fled Ethiopia for San Francisco as refugees. She grew up in the Outer Sunset just off Taraval in the Eighties and Nineties. Her parents put her through Catholic school for K–12. It was a rather sheltered, quiet childhood, one where she could walk to aunts' and uncles' houses in the same neighborhood.   For college, Honey moved to Los Angeles to attend USC. She came out down there around this time, and became, in her words, "super queer." She started doing drag in LA, in fact. She found her true self in those experiences and being away from home, where she was able to establish her identity apart from her family.   But her family still didn't know about her queerness. One of her cousins outed her to her fairly conservative, Catholic parents, who reacted negatively. After she graduated college, they sent her to Ethiopia to "get away from negative influences." While in Africa, she interned for the UN. "I've always been involved in social justice," she says, and the UN was a natural fit ... or so she imagined. And so Honey came back to The Bay to study social work at UC Berkeley.   Her dad became ill around this time, and so the move back doubled as a chance to help take care of him. She found social justice work in Contra Costa County, got a spot on Ru Paul's Drag Race, and joined the newly formed Stud Collective.   The Stud was near where Honey worked in the late 2000s. A friendly bartender endeared her and a drag queen named Virginia Suicide hypnotized her. She was hooked.   Please check back next week for Part 2 of my episode on The Stud.   We recorded this episode at The Stud in South of Market in June 2024.   Photography by Jeff Hunt

Contra Costa County's homeless count has jumped almost 20%, despite hundreds of new beds opening up. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

On toady's episode, we have Contra Costa County, California rapper Matty Boy and his cousin, podcaster and rapper, Mac Mace. As a young kid, Matty was exposed to criminality by his parents, and ended up doing time in federal prison. We get into it all today, growing up in California, their Irish heritage, gang life, creating music and so much more. Links belowMatty Boy - https://www.instagram.com/mattyboy1417/Mac Mase - https://www.instagram.com/macmase900/Dark Finds Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Sapp always had an excuse for what he did, and those excuses were never good. SOURCES:https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/people-v-sapp-33309THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA, THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, S023628v. JOHN SAPP, Contra Costa County, Defendant and Appellant.Super. Ct. No. 33597-6https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/capital-punishment/condemned-inmate-list-secure-request/Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

Recorded live at the 2024 NAWB Forum. 

Advocates and lawyers are scrambling to provide immigration legal assistance in Contra Costa County, where a new immigration court has opened to help tackle a nationwide deportation backlog and record numbers of asylum claims.  KQED's Tyche Hendricks takes us to a high school gym in Concord where nonprofit groups helped provide free legal advice to people ahead of their court hearings. Links: Episode transcript New Bay Area Immigration Court Opens, Aims to Tackle Deportation Backlog Become a KQED member

Independent journalism outlets continue to disappear, with more and more layoffs, and consolidation in the media industry. And it's not just a print problem…major news websites are going under too, and radio and TV audiences and ad revenue have shrunk dramatically. Studies suggest the disappearance of so many media outlets is contributing to political polarization in the country, and to the rise of corruption in government.  For more, KCBS Political reporter Doug Sovern, along with Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart, spoke with State Senator Steve Glazer of Orinda, who represents much of Contra Costa County.

This episode contains explicit language. Race has been a mostly silent character in criminal courtrooms. Historically, people accused of crimes haven't been able to raise claims of racial bias in the justice system to defend themselves from a criminal accusation. But in 2020, California passed the Racial Justice Act, a groundbreaking law that allows criminal defendants to argue that racism may have played a role in how the justice system handled their case and ask for the court to provide a remedy. It's the first law of its kind in the nation. KQED's Annelise Finney explains how one case in Contra Costa County is testing the limits of the new law. Links: Episode Transcript California's Groundbreaking Racial Justice Act Cuts Its Teeth in Contra Costa Judge Finds 8 Antioch Police Officers Tainted by Racial Bias, Reduces Criminal Charges   This episode was produced by Maria Esquinca, Ellie Prickett-Morgan, and Ericka Cruz Guevarra. It was edited and guest hosted by Alan Montecillo.

[SEGMENT 2-1] Shock and Awe 5 – Library closure Leftism and the library closing [X] SB – Library closing Too dangerous to operate. How to continue to operate? Closed until further notice. Internet or other resources. Questions from the mayor. No one in the city, including the police chief A library spokesperson told KTVU that crimes, theft and vandalism against employees and patrons were just the tip of the iceberg. "We've also had drug activity and drug use both inside the library and on library property," said Brooke Converse, a spokeswoman for the Contra Costa County Library System. "People having sexual intercourse inside the library or on property in full view of patrons and staff. We found bullet casings on library property." Antioch's Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe criticized the move, saying the city was blindsided by the decision. "No one in the City of Antioch, including the police chief, was informed of safety concerns by Contra Costa County regarding the library," he said in a statement. Library officials, however, say the branch is owned and operated by the county, so county supervisors were notified. Cop shortage https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/governor-jeff-landry-declares-state-344110 Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency due to the severe shortage of police officers across the state. Landry's executive order issued Thursday lifts limits on how many new employees Louisiana sheriffs can hire and on payroll increases for their departments. The Louisiana Sheriff's Association estimates that sheriffs' offices statewide are currently short by approximately 1,800 deputies, leading to challenges in maintaining adequate staffing levels and increasing response times to emergency calls. In light of the statistics, Governor Landry issued the executive order to address the pressing need for additional law enforcement personnel. [SEGMENT 2-2] Shock and Awe 6 – Restaurant robbed How many times would you have to be robbed before you closed? https://mynorthwest.com/3950668/rantz-seattle-restaurant-owner-lost-all-faith-in-city-after-23rd-break-in/ A popular Seattle restaurant suffered it's 23rd break-in since the defund movement three years ago that created the city's crime crisis. And the would-be burglar didn't even end up stealing anything. The Seattle restauranteur asked not to be named fearing activists would target him for speaking out. The last time he tried to bring attention to the crime crisis, he said he suffered an avalanche of negative Yelp reviews. But when you say you've been burglarized 23 times in just three years, it's hard to stay silent, even in Seattle. “I have lost all faith in the city of Seattle, SPD, Council members, and state elected officials,” he explained to the Jason Rantz Show on KTTH. Now the coverup. On March 1, 2018, after Americore wired a $200,000 loan to James and Sara Biden's personal bank account, James Biden sent a payment of the same amount to Joe Biden for an alleged loan repayment. No matter how the media tries to spin this, the money was Joe Biden's payment for services to be rendered. As you consider what Fox did to pressure the Biden, understand how that judge ultimately kicked Hunter Biden's sweetheart deal off the table and into public scrutiny. Joe Biden will deny having any knowledge of this, save the "loan repayment". That's because the modis operandi for Joe Biden is to deny having any knowledge of his family's business dealings. But that won't help him. Someone higher than he let the dogs out. This story about Americore is not new. So why is Politico regurgitating what's already been digested? Only months ago, we learned of the "loan repayments" via canceled checks, so again why now? Because Joe Biden is done. [SEGMENT 2-3] Shock and Awe 7 - Ezra Klein There is a pattern occurring. I get a kick out of every time somebody says that Biden needs to step aside, they do the same thing. Have you spotted it? Why can't they just dump the guy without reservation? Erza Klein, a columnist and podcast host for The New York Times, called on Joe Biden to end his White House bid. Nothing new with that. But what he says next is what always makes me chuckle. “I want to say this clearly: I like Biden. I think he's been a good president. I think he is a good president. I don't like having this conversation,” Klein said Friday in an episode of his podcast, “The Ezra Klein Show.”. The man actually repeated, [pp] "I think he's a good president". Why don't I believe him? Perhaps it's that he said "I don't like having this conversation". This very difficult conversation. [SEGMENT 2-4] Shock and Awe 8 – Ezra Klein [X] SB – WH press pool on Biden taking a cognitive test A year ago? Proves himself every day. But it gets more difficult as his next comments suggests. Klein continues, “And I know a lot of liberals, a lot of Democrats are going to be furious at me for this show.” “I think Biden, as painful as this is, should find his way to stepping down as a hero,” he added later. Ouch. That had to be tough to admit. And clearly I see why now Klein prefaced his remarks about how much he loves Biden. Klein goes on to state the obvious: “The people whom Biden listens to — Barack Obama, Chuck Schumer, Mike Donilon, Ron Klain, Nancy Pelosi, Anita Dunn — they need to get him to see this,” he continued. “Biden may come to see it himself.” Now are you really ready for a hearty laugh? Klein wants people to believe that the old fart stuck in the 1960s can be a "bridge". Klein said the Democratic Party should want to help Biden to be “the bridge of the next generation,” making reference to what the president called himself during his 2020 campaign. “The party should help him find his way to that, to being the thing he said he would be in 2020, the bridge to the next generation of Democrats,” Klein continued. “And then I think Democrats should meet in August at the convention to do what political parties have done at conventions so many times before, organize victory.” This is as close as Democrats get to stating the obvious. Klein echoes most of the members of his party as eh worries about the damage Biden is doing to Democrats. How long can this party blatantly lie, and attempt to prop up the pathological lying clown? Democrats pretend to laud Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, which did exactly as predicted: opposite. Democrats know this. Biden's handling of, well, everything has panicked the Democrats. His age has always been and continues to be a major question. And that fact was exacerbated by the special counsel report. It's almost as if Democrats were waiting for the special counsel to give them permission criticize the obvious about Biden. But now that the permission has been granted, he piling on has begun. Joe Biden may very well be “a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory”. But he's about to be exposed definitively as an old-brain damaged crook. How difficult must it have been for the Trump-hating Ezra Klein to pen that message. No amount of platitudes for "a job well done" by Biden can erase the underlying message of Klein. Sadly for Democrats, Klein speaks for millions of others. Ask yourself this. Given what you've witnessed of Biden's decline, would you fill in the oval in support of Joe Biden for another 4 years? I know if Trump were Biden, he would not get my vote. Democrats know that the biggest person encouraging voter suppression is Joe Biden. As he said of his candidacy, "Watch me".

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump appeals to Supreme Court to delay the case charging him with improperly storing classified documents at his Florida estate. Israeli forces free two Hamas held hostages, following raid on Rafah, dozens of Palestinians killed in fighting. Northeast braces for powerful snow storms set to hit the region. Judge orders Tesla founder Elon Musk to testify at SEC hearing on his purchase of Twitter. Immigrant rights advocates call for increased resources for immigration court in Contra Costa County. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 12, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Trump appeals to Supreme Court to delay the case charging him with improperly storing classified documents at his Florida estate. Israeli forces free two Hamas held hostages, following raid on Rafah, dozens of Palestinians killed in fighting. Northeast braces for powerful snow storms set to hit the region. Judge orders Tesla founder Elon Musk to testify at SEC hearing on his purchase of Twitter. Immigrant rights advocates call for increased resources for immigration court in Contra Costa County. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 12, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Tommy Gong from Contra Costa County, California. They spoke about Tommy's long history working in California elections, about his work with Bay Area Votes – and how they're trying to educate and connect with voters – and a little about his unique connection to Bruce Lee. https://www.facebook.com/BayAreaVotes/

In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas interviews Will Pigeon, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Tablet Command. Will shares his journey from being a dedicated firefighter and paramedic in the San Diego region to becoming an assistant fire chief and eventually transitioning into a tech entrepreneur. This evolution was sparked by his background in computer science and information systems, combined with his frontline experience in emergency services.The inspiration for Tablet Command was rooted in a tragic incident: the line-of-duty deaths of two firefighters in Contra Costa County. This event led to introspection within the department about improving safety and operations. Will, along with co-founder Andy Bozzo, conceptualized Tablet Command following Andy's epiphany while playing Words with Friends. This moment of insight led to the idea of using a drag-and-drop interface for deploying fire engine companies in emergency scenarios.Will emphasizes the importance of keeping Tablet Command user-friendly for first responders who may have varying levels of comfort with technology. By focusing on simplicity and avoiding distraction, the tool has been designed with real-life firefighting scenarios in mind, ensuring easy accessibility in high-pressure situations.One poignant story Will recounts is from the Carr Fire in 2018, where Tablet Command played a crucial role. A Marin County fire crew, separated from their strike team and trapped in near-blackout conditions caused by the firestorm, used Tablet Command to navigate to safety. This and many other incidents highlight the significant impact of the app in enhancing emergency response effectiveness.Looking ahead, Will discusses the continuous improvement of Tablet Command. Key developments include the introduction of shared automatic vehicle location, allowing for greater collaboration and visibility among different departments during emergencies. While there are other exciting features in the pipeline, some remain confidential due to their innovative nature.Will Pigeon's story is a testament to how technology, when thoughtfully applied, can significantly enhance public safety and save lives in critical situations.

Last year the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory, calling attention to the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in our country. So how did we get to this point?  Guest: Dr. Carla Perissinotto, Geriatrician, UCSF The Biden administration is awarding California $168 million for clean vehicle charging infrastructure. Grants will fund projects across the state, from truck charging stations along freight routes in the Inland Empire, to public vehicle charging facilities in low-income communities in Contra Costa County. Reporter: Laura Klivans, KQED 

On this episode I open with good news of two R&B songstresses using their celebrity for good and supporting an $8.4 Million project to establish permanent housing for the homeless of Houston. Then a project in Contra Costa County is being tested to create autonomous "glideways" designed to bridge the gaps left by BART and reduce traffic. I give insight to how they look and what I think it could mean for the area. Then one of Hip Hop's loudest voices reacts to the current YSL case and the use of lyrics in court by explaining that his lyrics contain 95% lies. I'll let you know who claims to have "Cap In My Rap". And you know I let y'all know about this weeks new music drops including two legends from NY and another drop from a Griselda Staple. Plus week 13 picks and another UAF FFL update as we inch closer to fantasy football playoffs. All that and more on episode 217 of Unprofessional AF! (intro) Keak Da Sneak & The Jacka- Quarterbackin (shit i'm on) AZ-Amazing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unprofessionalafpodcast/message

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/ Elliot H Kallen (http://www.prosperityfinancialgroup.com/) is a leader who brings over 30 years of passion and robust entrepreneurial business ownership experience to his elite Financial Planning & Advising practice. He has built international organizations, been the CEO of two other companies before forming Prosperity Financial Group, Inc. and is a frequent keynote speaker to charities, podcasts and radio shows on motivation, leadership, charitable work, marketing, and various financial subjects. Elliot holds a BA degree in both Accounting and Economics from Rutgers University in New Jersey and has served on various Boards, as an active member and/or President, including The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Diablo Valley, the American Cancer Society of Contra Costa County & Congregation B'nai Shalom, where he has been actively involved in raising millions of dollars for these organizations. As President of Prosperity Financial Group, a top-tier Financial Advisory Firm, and Partner in Prosperity Wealth Management, he has led his organizations to be actively involved with many charities as this has been a lifelong theme. Elliot is also President of A Brighter Day Charity, the 501c(3) he began following the suicide of his youngest son, Jake, in 2015. This charity unites stress and depression resources with teens and their parents with the goal of stopping teen suicide. The resources of A Brighter Day have touched thousands of families and is having a major impact on the lives of our teens and parents. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotkallen/ Company Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prosperity-financial-group/ Website: http://www.prosperityfinancialgroup.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProsperityFinancialGroupInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosperityfinancialgroup/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynH32iE0vZHwczDLmluCNw --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximize your marketing, close more clients, and amplify your AUM by following us on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/ultrahighnetworthclients TikTok: https://tiktok.com/ultrahighnetworthclients YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uhnwc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UHNWCPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/uhnwcpodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ultra-high-net-worth-clients-with-chris-brodhead/id1569041400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Guqegm2CVqkcEfMSLPEDr Website: https://uhnwc.com Work with us: https://famousfounder.com DISCLAIMER: This content is provided by Chris Brodhead for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance.

Paul Holes has spent years trying to track down the killer responsible for the brutal deaths of four women. Today, he talks about his obsession with a suspect he was convinced was responsible - and the important lessons of both listening to your instincts and always following the evidence no matter where it leads, even when it leaves you frustrated.Guest detective: Paul HolesPaul Holes is a bestselling author, podcaster, television host and retired cold-case investigator with the sheriff's and district attorney's offices in California's Contra Costa County. During his 27 years as an investigator, Holes used his behavioral and forensic expertise in such notable cases as the Zodiac murders, Golden State Killer, and Jaycee Dugard kidnapping. In May 2022, Holes published “Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases” - which became an instant New York Times bestseller. Paul teamed with the FBI and Sacramento DA to help identify Joseph DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer, the most prolific serial predator in U.S. history. In 2019, he teamed up with Oxygen to host ”The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes” and in November he's launching a new original series with HLN called, ”Real Life Nightmare with Paul Holes.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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0:08 – Eugene Cordero, professor meteorology and climate science at San Jose State University; also founder of the educational publisher Green Ninja 0:17 – Mark Becker, professor of history at Truman State University, author most recently of Contemporary Latin American Revolutions 0:33 – Nate Gartrell, reporter for the Bay Area News Group covering crime and corruption in Contra Costa County. The post California floods (in August!); Ecuador bans drilling in the Yasuni; Federal raids on Antioch police appeared first on KPFA.

In a world fascinated by true crime stories, perhaps none have captured the imagination of the public quite like the case of the Golden State Killer. This infamous serial attacker struck fear into the hearts of Californians for over two decades, leaving behind a trail of horror and unresolved mysteries. But it was the advent of DNA technology and the groundbreaking work of genealogist Barbara Rae-Venter and her team that finally brought the perpetrator to justice. In Part 3 of this series, we unravel the remarkable tale of how DNA not only cracked the case but provided a glimpse into the future of crime-solving.Barbara Rae-Venter is a New Zealand-born American genetic genealogist, biologist, author of the book “I Know Who You Are”, and retired patent attorney best known for her work helping police and investigators identify Joseph James DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer. She is also the Founder of Firebird Forensics Company, a non-profit company that focuses on assisting law enforcement in identifying suspects in violent crimes and identifying unidentified human remains.Tom Myers is a retired FBI ERT leader, and has had an extensive background in law enforcement. He has been a CSI extraordinaire and a ranger.TakeawaysDNA profiling solves cold cases.Genealogy aids crime investigations.Persistence and teamwork solve complex cases.ConnectBarbara Rae-Venter: www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-rae-venterWebsite: www.firebirdforensics.orgTom Myers: www.facebook.com/tom.myers.9235Jared Bradley: www.linkedin.com/in/jaredvbradleyDNA Retrieval: www.m-vac.comSupport the showAll Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one video interview at a time. The host, Jared Bradley, is the President of M-Vac Systems, which is a wet-vacuum based forensic DNA collection system, and has experience traveling the world training all levels of law enforcement and crime lab DNA analysts in using the M-Vac to help solve crime. Along the way he has met people from all walks of life and experience in investigating crimes, so is putting that knowledge to use in another way by sharing it in these videos. If you are interested in more videos about the M-Vac, DNA and investigations, also check out the M-Vac's channel @https://www.youtube.com/c/MVacSystems...

The town of Rodeo, California sits on San Pablo Bay in northwest Contra Costa County. It was here that on a December evening in 1969, a woman reported hearing a scream coming from a neighboring apartment. When the resident of the apartment arrived home, he found the living room in disarray and his girlfriend missing. She was never seen alive again. Music: Creepy Piano Ambience by Tim KuligLicense: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5894684/advertisement

When forensic specialist Paul Holes arrives at the scene of a violent attack, he immediately collects and compares all the evidence to build a case against the attacker. What he finds both shocks and surprises him - and teaches him a lesson that he still teaches budding investigators today.Guest: Forensic Specialist Paul HolesPaul Holes is a bestselling author, podcaster, television host and retired cold-case investigator with the sheriff's and district attorney's offices in California's Contra Costa County. In his 27 years as an investigator, Holes used his behavioral and forensic expertise in such notable cases as the Zodiac murders, Golden State Killer, and Jaycee Lee Dugard kidnapping. In May 2022, Holes published “Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases” - which became an instant New York Times bestseller. Paul teamed with the FBI and Sacramento DA to help identify Joseph DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer, the most prolific serial predator in U.S. history. In 2019, he teamed up with Oxygen to host ”The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes” and in November he's launching a new original series with HLN called, ”Real Life Nightmare with Paul Holes.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2000 Quintuple Murders In Marin & Contra Costa Counties Perpetrated By Self-Proclaimed "Prophet Of God" Glenn Along with Followers Justin Helzer & Dawn GodmanIn the summer of 2000, 9 duffel bags were fished out of Northern California's Mokelumne River which contained the disarticulated body parts of 3 individuals, while during the same week in a seemingly unrelated case in the next county over, 2 individuals were shot to death in a small studio apartment in Woodacre, California.  Investigators would eventually link both cases to one depraved individual, a self-proclaimed prophet of God who was on a mission to destroy Satan and the LDS church.  SOURCES:https://people.com/crime/children-of-thunder-cult-5-murders-people-magazine-investigates/https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/helzer-brothers.htmhttp://ldsmovement.pbworks.com/w/page/15644181/Children%20of%20Thunderhttps://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/classics/helzer_brothers/2.htmlhttps://thecinemaholic.com/is-glenn-helzer-dead-or-alive-where-is-he-now/LINKS:Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

Forensic specialist Paul Holes recalls the case of a mass-murdering stockbroker bent on stealing his clients' money to start a new cult. The plan goes horribly wrong, as does the initial forensic investigation. Guest: Paul HolesPaul Holes is a bestselling author, podcaster, television host and retired cold-case investigator with the sheriff's and district attorney's offices in California's Contra Costa County. During his 27 years as an investigator, Holes used his behavioral and forensic expertise in such notable cases as the Zodiac murders, Golden State Killer, and Jaycee Dugard kidnapping. In May 2022, Holes published “Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases” - which became an instant New York Times bestseller. Paul teamed with the FBI and Sacramento DA to help identify Joseph DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer, the most prolific serial predator in U.S. history. In 2019, he teamed up with Oxygen to host ”The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes” and in November he's launching a new original series with HLN called, ”Real Life Nightmare with Paul Holes.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jury selection begins on Thursday in Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News, more than two years after Dominion filed its $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit arguing that Fox knowingly broadcast false information about its voting machines and software. In a pretrial ruling, the Delaware Superior Court judge overseeing the case determined that it was “crystal clear” that Fox's statements about Dominion were false. Nevertheless, misinformation about the voting machines has already taken hold in California: Shasta County has canceled its contract with Dominion and plans to hand-count future elections. We look at the law and politics of the Dominion case and its impact in the state. Guests: Jeremy W. Peters, reporter covering the media and its intersection with politics, culture and law, The New York Times; author, "Insurgency: How Republicans Lost Their Party and Got Everything They Ever Wanted" Roman Battaglia, reporter, Jefferson Public Radio Jessica Levinson, professor of law, Loyola Law School; host, the podcast “Passing Judgment” Tommy Gong, deputy county clerk-recorder, Contra Costa County

Residents of Martinez woke up the morning after Thanksgiving last year to find a white powder coating their neighborhoods. About a week later, county health officials announced it was a toxic release from Martinez Refining Co. and, after another several weeks, residents were told not to eat any food grown in their soil. Now, on Wednesday, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District will present the Martinez City council with its report on where the two tons of “spent catalyst” landed. Forum talks with residents and officials about their quest to get answers and accountability, and the uneasy relationship between the area's refineries and the neighbors who share their air. Guests: Heidi Taylor, resident of Martinez Charles Davidson, Sunflower Alliance Matt Kaufmann, deputy director, Contra Costa Health Services Ori Tzvieli, health officer, Contra Costa County

The 1984 Murder of Miramonte High School Student 15 year old Kirsten Costas Perpetrated By Classmate Bernadette ProttiKirsten Costas was on top of the world going into summer vacation 1984.  She would be joining the cheerleading team in the upcoming fall, she was on the varsity swim team, and she had just been recruited to join the school's elite social club for girls - The Bob-O-Links, or Bobbie's for short.  Her life would be tragically cut short on a Saturday night out to what Kirsten thought was an initiation dinner for the Bobbie's, and the identity of the killer would remain elusive for months.  When investigators finally arrested a suspect, the entire community of Ornida, California was stunned to find out who was behind the brutal killing.  SOURCES:https://thecinemaholic.com/what-happened-to-bernadette-protti/https://www.google.com/search?q=stream+landscape+suicide&rlz=1CAEVJI_enUS922US922&oq=stream+landscape+suicide&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l2.3232j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:afa37fa6,vid:y3Abpx-PkNUhttps://thecampoclaw.com/lifestyle/2014/10/14/murder-still-haunts-moraga-resident/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1987-02-05-8701090926-story.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-03-14-mn-26586-story.htmlhttp://bernadetteprottiexposed.blogspot.com/2014/12/bernadette-your-ballroom-days-are-over.html?m=0&commentPage=4LINKS:Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

Crime scene investigations are rarely as dramatic - and definitive - as what you see on TV shows like CSI. That does not make them any less crucial to solving the case. Host Paul Holes takes us through a case he worked on in the late 1990s, where a claim of self-defense was ultimately turned on its head after a thorough and objective look at the nearly invisible trace evidence left behind after the body of a gay man was found dumped in a ditch.The detective: Paul Holes is a bestselling author, podcaster, television host and retired cold-case investigator with the sheriff's and district attorney's offices in California's Contra Costa County. During his 27 years as an investigator, Holes used his behavioral and forensic expertise in such notable cases as the Zodiac murders, Golden State Killer, and Jaycee Dugard kidnapping. In May 2022, Holes published “Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases” - which became an instant New York Times bestseller. Paul teamed with FBI and Sacramento DA to help identify Joseph DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer, the most prolific serial predator in U.S. history. In 2019, he teamed up with Oxygen to host ”The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes” and in November he's launching a new original series with HLN called, ”Real Life Nightmare with Paul Holes.”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A bloody murder scene along a California highway leads Investigator Paul Holes on a generational journey, as he discovers a killer's past could shine a light on a long-dormant cold case. Along the way, Paul finds that the impulse for violent crime sometimes runs in the family.The detective: Paul Holes is a bestselling author, podcaster, television host and retired cold-case investigator with the sheriff's and district attorney's offices in California's Contra Costa County. During his 27 years as an investigator, Holes used his behavioral and forensic expertise in such notable cases as the Zodiac murders, Golden State Killer, and Jaycee Dugard kidnapping. In May 2022, Holes published “Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases” - which became an instant New York Times bestseller. Paul teamed with FBI and Sacramento DA to help identify Joseph DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer, the most prolific serial predator in U.S. history. In 2019, he teamed up with Oxygen to host ”The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes” and in November he's launching a new original series with HLN called, ”Real Life Nightmare with Paul Holes.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.