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Group Interested in Buying Club Wet Files Lawsuit Against City
Community Feb 02, 2011, by Josh KoehnAfter several violent incidents last year, Club Wet is on the verge of having its doors permanently shuttered by the city. But any decision in court could be delayed after a last-minute lawsuit was filed by some outsiders to the party.
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Headline Hints at Spike in Violence
Local Jan 27, 2011, by Danny WoolA man was shot on Wednesday on Roundtable Drive, but by the time police arrived he and the perpetrators had fled the scene. The SJPD later reported that the victim’s friends dropped him off in the emergency room of a nearby hospital. Though police are investigating the shooting, they have yet to identify the victim or say what the motive was. Police have also not indicated whether the incident was gang-related or not.
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Emergency Meeting Discusses Spike in Violence
CommunityLocal Jan 25, 2011, by Danny WoolAt an emergency meeting in Santee on Monday night, residents discussed this month’s spike in violent crime in the city. The meeting was attended by Deputy Mayor Madison Nguyen and Assistant Police Chief Diane Urban. Both women called on the community to assist the police in overcoming gang violence.
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Body Art and Blending in
Local Jan 21, 2011, by Danny WoolSan Jose has launched a new program, Clean Slate, to help young people ages 14 to 25 remove their tattoos when they leave a gang. It’s a chance to get a fresh start, without being haunted by the mistakes of their past. The program offers to remove tattoos from all exposed areas on people who leave their gangs, provided that they attend a weekly life skills workshop and perform community service.
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Drive-By Shooting Results in Sixth Homicide This Year
News Jan 18, 2011, by Josh KoehnSan Jose had its sixth homicide of the year late Monday night, when a 20-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting. Police have yet to release many details about the shooting, which occurred at the Cabana Apartments on Poco Way, located near Clyde Abuckle Elementary School.
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UC Santa Cruz Bracing for Possible Violence
News Jan 18, 2011, by Danny WoolIt will be a tense day at UC Santa Cruz, as students and faculty return to class after the long weekend. Concerns have been raised about a threat of violence, posted anonymously in a bathroom in the Social Sciences building in December. Though there was no indication of what form the violence would take, many students have announced their intentions to stay home today. The Student Union Assembly canceled a meeting and a small number of professors have canceled classes.
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Train Ride Recalls Freedom March, Martin Luther King Jr.
Local Jan 18, 2011, by Silicon Valley Newsroom 1 CommentsHundreds of riders got on the Freedom Train yesterday to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr.‘s famous march. The 27th annual commemorative ride was hosted by the Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Santa Clara. Participants included people of all ages, from those who remember Martin Luther King Jr. and the changes he brought to this country, to their children and grandchildren, who have grown up in a better, more equal America.
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Oakland Police Chief a Finalist for San Jose’s Top Job
Local Jan 18, 2011, by Silicon Valley Newsroom
Oakland Police Chief Anthony Batts announced that he is one of the finalists for the job of top cop in San Jose. Batts has been in his current position for little over a year, but in that time he has had to deal with severe budget cuts, a reduced police force, and a tepid relationship with Mayor Jean Quan. Another top contender is Acting Police Chief Chris Moore.
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Police have provided a motive and named three out of four suspects in the Mexicali Club triple homicide. Two suspects were killed in the gunfight, while the third victim attempted to stop them. The third suspect and a getaway driver are believed to have fled south toward the Mexican border.
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Police Mum on Club Shooting
CommunityLocal Jan 11, 2011, by Danny WoolThe police are not releasing any details about the suspects or victims in the Mexicali Club triple homicide. Meanwhile, the city continues to search for a new police chief. With the number of applicants narrowed to ten, a new chief could be named as early as February.
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