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After two men gone on murder spree, State Schools GPS tracking gets closer look Chief Tom by Vickie Vértiz Torlakson GPS devices help monitor hundreds of convicts by fedannounces eral probation officials. This past week, those officials are state adoption getting new monitors of their own after a high-profile gap in of first English effectiveness in a recent Orange County case. U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, framework R-Vista, requested that the House Oversight and Governbased on ment Reform Committee begin tracking efforts by federal common core probation officials to upgrade the current GPS technology and expand its ability, and that of the department, to detect the possibility for crime. The Orange County Register reported that, as the chairman of the committee, Issa wants to ensure two things. The first mandate is ensuring that federal probation implements recommendations that would improve the supervision of offenders. Issa also wants a review into “the lapse that occurred” in the Orange County case, according to spokesman Frederick Hill
consistent with numerous other fishing practices in waters where similar tackle is used to catch a variety of fish species. Incidentally caught species that are not legal to keep must immediately be released. In this case, the line was cut before the fish was landed. Although this was a very unfortunate incident where a
California teachers have new guidance in teaching English language arts under the Common Core State Standards with additional support for English learners, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced today as the State Board of Education adopted the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework for California Public Schools (Framework).This is the first time in the nation that a state has adopted dual guidelines in one publication for both English language arts and English language development. “Bringing together the standards for English language arts and English language development will help give all students— no matter where they come from or where they live—the tools to read, write, and understand all their courses, so they will be ready for college and careers,” Torlakson said. “The new Framework addresses the needs of our diverse student population and gives teachers a ‘roadmap’ for curriculum and instruction under the Common Core.” The Framework provides
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in the Register. A few months back, two Orange County men murdered four women, creating panic among families across the county. The two men, however, were technically not allowed to meet and even though they wore GPS devices, officials stated that they met often and did not face any grave penalties. Of greater concern was that their federal probation supervisors did
not know about the frequent visits and close relationship between the two men. They also never compared the data generated on the GPS devices, which would have raised red flags and perhaps prevented the death of four people. Once the men were charged with the murders by local police, the public became keenly aware of the Please see page 2
Angler will not be cited by CDFW for hooking white shark from Manhattan Beach Pier The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) today announced they found no evidence state fishing laws were violated by an angler who hooked a white shark from the Manhattan Beach Pier. An investigation including evidence from videos, social media and personal interviews did not provide proof there was intent by the angler to tar-
get white sharks. It is legal to fish for the many species of sharks, rays and other fish that frequent the waters surrounding the pier using the same techniques used that day. Facebook posts and interviews resulted in evidence that showed the angler was targeting bat rays, but admitted to catching sharks including white sharks. This is a legal activity and
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Supreme Court out of touch with women’s lives? Last Monday, in a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States sided with Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties. These private corporations sought religious exemptions in the Affordable Care Act requirement that they cover birth control for employees. However, the Supreme Court indicated that the government may provide its own alternatives for those who need to access coverage. Planned Parenthood condemns today’s ruling that some for-profit private corporations can deny birth control coverage to their employees, for no reason other than the personal religious beliefs of the corporation’s owners. “Make no mistake, today’s ruling does not strike down the birth control mandate overall,” stated Sheri Bonner, CEO of Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley. “Thanks to the birth control benefit, women have already saved $483 million in the last year alone.” While this is a federal decision, California’s Women’s Contraceptive Equity Act, signed into law by Gray Davis in 1999, ensures access to birth control through employer
health plans. However, in accordance with today’s ruling, some Californians may be subject to a plan-specific co-pay. Women in states without contraceptive equity laws are forced to pay as much as $800 a year out of pocket for birth control. That’s why the mandate is vital to women’s health and economic justice. Studies also show that women who receive birth control with no co-pay or at a reduced cost are able to avoid more than two million unplanned pregnancies each year. It’s not surprising that the public overwhelmingly supports the birth control benefit by a nearly two-to-one margin. “It’s unbelievable that in 2014 we are still fighting for access to birth control,” observed Bonner. “Today’s decision, coupled with last week’s Massachusetts buffer zone decision, shows an alarming trend, a lack of education, and a lack of understanding of the experiences of women today. Regardless of today’s decision, Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley and affiliates across the nation are dedicated to serving all women — no matter where they work.”
Watershed Film Screening at MUZEO Saturday, July 19, 2pm - 4pm In collaboration with OC Coastkeeper, MUZEO presents a screening of the award-winning film Watershed: Exploring a New Water Ethic for the New West. Executive produced and narrated by Robert Redford and directed by award-win-
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huge lapse in follow up on behalf of federal probation. As should be expected, several investigations were started, and both state and federal lawmakers considered the possibility that supervision of sex offenders was insufficient and lacking real teeth to prevent repeat crimes. “It was not recognized at an early enough point that this individual had engaged in problematic and a continuing pattern of behavior that was inconsistent with the terms of his (probation),” Hill said in the Register. Hill added that the House committee would monitor the effort “to facilitate easier identification of two or more offenders associating while on GPS monitoring.” This comes after a report issued in May that reviewed the case and probation officials recommended that the federal court system examine changes to the process.
Hill also said that while officials said they would explore various ways GPS can detect potentially illegal gatherings, he said the technology still is not that advanced and would be “a long-term effort.” To illustrate the challenges faced by the GPS program, the Register reports that the men wearing GPS devices were from different agencies. One was begin monitored by federal probation officers while the other was tracked by state parole officials. Agencies do not share data across offices and the process has not been standardized. To complicate matters further, shared data could produce false leads in a program that supervises 1,400 offenders with GPS devices, out of 132,000 across the country. The federal court system spends more than $10 million a year on the GPS monitoring service, according to court officials.
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person was injured, criminal prosecution requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime was committed. Unless additional evidence is discovered, no charges will be pursued by CDFW in this case. The department encourages a diverse range of ocean
recreation and reminds all ocean users to be aware of their surroundings, including the activities of others, when recreating in or near the ocean. CDFW looks forward to working closely with the city of Manhattan Beach to restore fishing access to the pier as soon as possible.
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teachers guidance to teach the standards, which describe the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level. TheFramework covers the implementation of the California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects, as well as the new California English Language Development Standards. Adopted by the State Board of Education in 2010, the Common Core State Standards for English language arts and mathematics are the basis for remodeling California’s education system to help students learn step-by-step the real world skills and knowledge that they will need for college and careers. “California is forging a new path through the adoption of one Framework for two interrelated standards that help ensure all of our students have the ability to read, write, and communicate with competence and confidence across a range of academic content areas,” said State Board of Education President Dr. Michael Kirst. The Framework helps teachers on a range of topics. These include guidance on instructional strategies to strengthen learning for every student, both in classrooms where English language is taught and in collaboration with teachers in other courses. It also contains information on the qualities of effective professional development, technology for instruction and learning, criteria for evaluating instructional materials, and on testing to improve instruction and learning. The Framework provides descriptions of the standards by grade span and level, and includes resources such as classroom instruction vignettes and models that teachers may use to address the diverse needs of their students. The Framework was created by educators and literacy ex-
perts, most of whom are teachers in California classrooms, under the guidance of the state Instructional Quality Commission. Public comments on the draft Framework were collected earlier this year, and were presented to the State Board of Education. The Instructional Quality Commission unanimously recommended the Framework to the Board for adoption. The Framework is currently available in draft form on the California Department of Education’s May-June Draft ELA/ ELD Framework Chapters Web page and will soon be updated to reflect its final adoption by the State Board of Education.
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Registered nurses applaud Cal/OSHA's adoption of stronger safe patient handling regulations Regulators also grant RN's petition to establish healthcare workplace violence prevention standards
The Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted Thursday to adopt new regulations on safe patient handling that are designed to protect registered nurses and other healthcare workers from patient handling injuries and to provide patients with safe and appropriate care. The board also granted a petition, submitted by the California Nurses Association, requesting that the Cal/OSHA Standards Board establish standards for violence prevention in healthcare workplaces. The safe patient handling regulations were developed over the past year to enforce CNA-sponsored Assembly Bill 1136, the Hospital Patient and Health Care Worker Injury Protection Act. Registered nurses affiliated with CNA took an active role in advocating for the new regulations, testifying at Cal/OSHA hearings on the serious and ongoing nature of inadequate training and equipment for safe patient handling in hospitals throughout the state. Each year, thousands of RNs suffer back and musculoskeletal injuries while providing care in California hospitals. Many RNs are forced out of
their occupation due to the severity of their injuries. The new regulations require hospital employers to have staff and equipment available at all times to assist with patient mobilization. The regulations also require hospitals and clinics to provide comprehensive training on safe patient handling and to include registered nurses and other healthcare workers in the development and evaluation of patient handling policy. The regulations also recognize registered nurses as the coordinators of care in relationship to safe patient handling. "We are so pleased that the board has adopted safe patient handling regulations that so faithfully reflect the language and intent of our sponsored legislation, AB 1136. These regulations will provide protections for RNs, other healthcare workers, and patients and will ensure that healthcare workers are appropriately trained and involved in making and revising policy. They also require that lift equipment is available and operable, and that adequate staff is available to provide lift assistance without neglecting other patient care
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duties," said Deborah Burger, CNA Co-President. "This is a historic regulation that will prevent many thousands of RNs and other healthcare workers from crippling musculoskeletal injuries and disability, and will help us mobilize our patients safely," said Burger, an RN at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Santa Rosa. "My hospital was recently cited for violating many of the provisions these regulations will address. I look forward to a day where patients and healthcare workers are mobilized in ways that ensure the safety of everyone," said Michele Mueller, an RN at the Ventura County Health Care Agency. The Cal/OSHA Standards Board also granted CNA's petition requesting that the board establish a workplace violence prevention standard. The standard would clarify and strengthen requirements for prevention and protection of all healthcare workers employed by general acute care hospitals including inpatient and outpatient settings and clinics under the same hospital license. Violence in healthcare settings has been an area of concern for CNA for many years, as the risk or workplace
is a serious occupational hazard for RNs and other healthcare workers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a worker in healthcare and social assistance is nearly 5 times more likely to be the victim of a nonfatal assault than the average worker in all other major industries combined. Nearly 75% of these violent acts were assaults by patients in a healthcare facility. CNA is also pursuing legislation to address the issue of workplace violence. Earlier this week, the Assembly Health Committee passed a CNA sponsored bill, SB 1299 (Padilla), the Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Act, which passed the full Senate last month. "We are thrilled that Cal/ Osha has granted our petition and that we the nurses are leading the charge to make hospitals safe environments for healing, rather than the shockingly violent places they are now. Whether we succeed through the legislative or regulatory process, registered nurses will not rest until our healthcare facilities protect patients, visitors, and staff from violent incidents," said Karen Boxley, an RN at Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, CA.