Current Eastern Sierra snowpack numbers are bleak (12ft.io)
Pretty dry winter so far. After last year’s season of far TOO much snow, we’re back to a drought pattern for the Sierra snowpack…
25 years ago, Europe failed to curb the power of media moguls. It still haunts us today (12ft.io)
In Hungary and other EU countries, tycoons close to the government control large parts of the press. For decades, the European Union has struggled to introduce measures to curb the power of media conglomerates. Documents obtained by Follow the Money reveal how, a quarter of a century ago, Europe’s most powerful politicians...
California Hawking Club returns to Bishop for annual falconry event (12ft.io)
he California Hawking Club (CHC) will be holding its annual falconry meet in Bishop at the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds Jan. 17 through Jan. 20.
Ik woon nu al ruim een jaar in een land met een neofascistische premier en ik moet toegeven dat ik er nauwelijks iets van merk (12ft.io) Dutch
‘Ik begrijp tot mijn schrik en verontrusting nu hoe eenvoudig het is om in slaap te worden gesust door de traagheid aller dingen en om slaapwandelend naar een dictatuur geleid te worden’
After years-long fight, ex-sheriff agrees to comply with subpoenas, testify on deputy gangs (12ft.io)
After years of resisting subpoenas to testify under oath about deputy gangs, former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has reversed course and agreed to appear in front of the Civilian Oversight Commission....
'Good first step': Three San Antonio cops indicted in killing of woman suffering mental health crisis (12ft.io)
https://www.kens5.com/article/news/crime/sapd-murder-charges-san-antonio-police-killing-texas-melissa-perez/273-f34b7f6b-71f7-4608-b076-4da5869ea3b9
Twenty years ago, THE SHIELD captured the brokenness of American policing (12ft.io)
https://jacobin.com/2023/12/the-shield-tv-policing-lapd-torture-law-enforcement-review
Derek Chauvin Is Stabbed in Federal Prison, Minnesota Attorney General Says (12ft.io)
Illinois among 33 states suing Meta, alleging its platforms have harmed kids (12ft.io)
The Menlo Park, California-based company formerly known as Facebook is accused of ensnaring youths “while misleading the public about the risks of social media.”
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Colorado cop was trained 5 times on carotid hold that began medical issues in Elijah McClain's 2019 death (12ft.io)
https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/elijah-mcclain-death-trial-officer-training/73-64d66a19-f525-4ce3-9bbe-4fc8318ed2aa#:~:text=%E2%80%94%20Aurora%20Police%20officer%20Nathan%20Woodyard,single%20count%20of%20reckless%20manslaughter.
New Jersey State Police sued for failing to clear expunged records (12ft.io)
https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1736190/nj-state-police-sued-for-failing-to-clear-expunged-records
Did a South Dakota police officer go too far and use excessive force during an arrest? (12ft.io)
https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/brookings-officer-suspended-after-alleged-excessive-force/
Ohio TV station notices how cops are misusing Marsy's Law (12ft.io)
https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/questions-about-intent-of-marsys-law-meant-to-protect-crime-victims-in-ohio
Police shootings of dogs spark Fourth Amendment lawsuits, challenges to qualified immunity (12ft.io)
https://www.abajournal.com/web/article/police-shootings-of-dogs-spark-4th-amendment-lawsuits-challenges-to-qualified-immunity
Cops in Indianapolis are so gun-crazy even the cops say they're concerned (12ft.io)
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2023/10/24/indianapolis-police-shooting-east-25th-street-andrew-brown-one-critical-no-officers-injured/71298035007/
Canada: Former domestic violence cop who threatened to kill ex admits it was discreditable conduct (12ft.io)
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/yourik-brisebois-ottawa-police-guilty-conduct-act-1.6999714
"Why can't we see the video?" asks family of man killed by cops 3½ months ago (12ft.io)
https://mynbc15.com/news/local/jawan-dallas-cause-of-death-determined-mobile-city-leaders-urge-da-to-expedite-grand-jury-review
California cops say witness video "doesn't tell the whole story" but still refuse to release bodycam video (12ft.io)
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/east-bay/antioch-police-shooting-leaked-video/3351202/
Former Chicago detective tied to wrongful convictions that cost millions still receives pension (12ft.io)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/detective-wrongful-convictions-pension/
Millions of baby birds are dying from extreme heat (12ft.io)
Florida deputy gets one-day suspension for using police database to spy on ex-boyfriend (12ft.io)
https://www.wesh.com/article/deputy-boyfriend/45630698
Off-duty drunk-driving California deputy crashes into local cops' squadcar (12ft.io)
https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/off-duty-kcso-deputy-arrested-on-dui-and-child-endangerment-charges
Virginia police apologize for 'potentially offensive materials' found in officer's cruiser (12ft.io)
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/alexandria-police-apologizes-potentially-offensive-materials-officer-cruiser/65-34234229-7745-4fa2-be91-1e1cb107e4d8
The NYPD is still policing protests like it’s 2020 (12ft.io)
https://hellgatenyc.com/nypd-still-policing-protests-like-its-2020