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At Antioch High School in Contra Costa County, 80 students serve as peer advocates, mentoring freshmen during their transition to high school, meeting with students who have been found with alcohol or drugs, and facilitating mediation between students who are having conflicts. There's been a surge in school programs like this one, where students counsel or mentor other students. And they seem to be paying off, both for students who receive the mentoring and for the advocates themselves. Guests: Cristian Topete, Peer advocate and student, Antioch High School Vani Sanganeria, reporter, EdSource Read more from EdSource: Students become lifeline for peers facing suspensions, mental health struggles Estudiantes se convierten en apoyo vital para sus compañeros que enfrentan suspensiones y problemas de salud mental. Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource's Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald. Subscribe: Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube
Political resistance is as old as injustice itself, fighting with tools that span from civil disobedience (boycotts, strikes, sit-ins) to armed struggle, challenging tyranny, colonialism, racism, and inequality through both nonviolent or violent means. Historically it has evolved from ancient community defiance to modern national movements like Black Lives Matter, utilizing culture, direct action, and grassroots organization. Key nonviolent strategies include passive noncooperation (e.g., sit-ins and boycotts) and active confrontation (e.g., U.S. Civil Rights Movement), with recent studies highlighting effective nonviolent strategies, like those seen in the Eastern European revolutions. We will look at the history of political resistance in the United States and make some recommendations for the current tumultuous times. About the Speakers Dr. Michael Baker recently retired from a 40-year career in general, vascular, and trauma surgery. He also served 30 years in the uniform of his country and retired from the U.S. Navy with the rank of rear admiral, having earned numerous awards including a Combat Action Ribbon and 3 Legion of Merit Awards. He currently teaches history, political science, and military affairs for the Osher LifeLong Learning (OLLI) Programs at UC Berkeley, Dominican University, Cal State East Bay, Cal State Channel Islands—and is on the Board of Governors of Commonwealth Club World Affairs. He teaches Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) to physicians in the United States, at military bases around the world, and most recently returned from his fifth tour in Ukraine teaching ATLS to physicians in that war-torn nation. Jack Funk graduated with a BA in political science from UC San Diego in 1977. He received his JD from Berkeley School of law in 1980. Following law school, he worked as a trial attorney in the Contra Costa County Public Defender's Office for 30 years. He has retired from the practice of law. He is currently president of the Martinez Education Foundation, which raises money to support schools in Martinez, and is also the chair of the Retiree Support Group of Contra Costa County, which is an organization created to protect retiree rights and interests. Since February of this year, he has been working with the Diablo Valley Resistance, which is focused on activities that push back against the Trump political agenda. An East Bay Chapter and Humanities Member-led Forum program. Chapters and forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Organizer: Michael Baker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. World War II Veteran Decries Authoritarian Backslide; The President of Syria Met with President Donald Trump to Discuss Diplomatic Relations; Harsh Words but Little Violence Between Protestors and Attendees at Turning USA's UC Berkeley Stop; Family Allege Cover Up of Police Killing a Woman in Contra Costa County; AI Stocks Lose $1.1 Trillion as Concerns of AI Bubble and Ripple Effects Grow The post Turning Point USA's Berkeley Stop Sparks Protests; Bay Area Family Alleges Police Cover Up – November 11, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Jose Luis Lopez was a construction worker in Richmond who had an encounter with the police in 2020. Today we hear an investigation into his story and other police involved deaths in Contra Costa County.Then, how a difficult moment helped lead a young girl to become herself. And, we'll board an aircraft carrier in Alameda that many people say…is haunted.
⏳ How to Finalize a Divorce in Contra Costa County in 6 Weeks | Contra Costa Divorce ⏳ Think divorce has to take forever? Not in Contra Costa County—if your case is amicable and you take the right steps, you can have your entire judgment package finalized in just 6 weeks!
⏰ Contra Costa Divorce Timeline: What to Expect | Contra Costa Divorce ⏳ Wondering how long your divorce will take in Contra Costa County? You're not alone. In this video, Tim Blankenship from Divorce661.com breaks down the full divorce timeline—step-by-step—so you know what to expect and how to avoid delays. ✅ What You'll Learn: The 6-month waiting period explained Key filing deadlines (and how to fast-track your paperwork) How to avoid rejections that slow your case down What happens if your paperwork is perfect vs. full of errors Real example of a couple who got everything done in the first 31 days
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⚡ The Fastest Way to Get a Divorce in Contra Costa County | Contra Costa Divorce ⏱️ In a hurry to get divorced in Contra Costa County? You're not alone—and yes, there is a fast way to do it. In this video, I'll explain the quickest legal strategy to finalize your divorce in California—without court, stress, or delays.
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⏳ How to Finalize a Divorce in Contra Costa County in 6 Weeks | Contra Costa Divorce ⏳ Think divorce has to take months—or even years? Not in Contra Costa County. In this video, we show you exactly how we help amicable couples get their divorce court-approved in as little as six weeks using California's fastest process.
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⏰ Contra Costa Divorce Timeline: What to Expect | Contra Costa Divorce ⏱️ Wondering how long your divorce will take in Contra Costa County? In this video, we walk you through the entire divorce timeline—from filing to final judgment—and show you how to move things along as quickly as the law allows.
⚖️ How to Finalize Your Divorce Quickly in Contra Costa County | Contra Costa Divorce ⏱️ If you're filing for divorce in Contra Costa County and want to finalize it as fast as California law allows, this video is for you. We walk you through the exact steps to finish your divorce quickly, efficiently, and without court delays.
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Chris and Morgan discuss the 2024 California vintage, regenerative organic farming, and even take another pass at barbecue, all while breaking down the wines of the Bedrock 2025 Fall Release. 22:56 — 2023 Bien Nacido Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley 33:00 — 2024 Compagni Portis Heritage Wine, Sonoma Valley 42:02 — 2024 Cuvee Karatas, Sonoma Valley 50:03 — 2024 Old Vine Zinfandel, California 1:05:15 — 2024 Katushas' Zinfandel, Mokelumne River 1:11:10 — 2024 Evangelho Heritage Wine, Contra Costa County
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