RODEO, Calif.—Two remaining suspects in an attack on a Contra Costa County Sheriff’s deputy in Rodeo are in police custody.
Authorities say 20-year-old Aljamair Walker and his brother, 19-year-old Brandon Walker, surrendered Friday. They are suspected of criminal conspiracy and assaulting and threatening a police officer.
Police have arrested two other people in the case.
Contra Costa County authorities say the 30-year-old deputy was punched Read the rest of this entry »

In the last week, millions of Americans have tackled the annual ritual of making New Year’s resolutions.
Some will succeed, some will stumble and others, come March, will join the ranks of those vowing to try again next year. What is the secret to success? Not going alone.
This year, YMCAs nationwide are encouraging families to put a new twist on the old custom and make resolutions together as a family. We have worked for more than 150 years to Read the rest of this entry »

Our police claim they must witness drugs being sold before they can make an arrest. They can also find drugs in vehicles, but search only after probably cause. A car would have to be piled high with drugs to garner a serious jail term.
Sharon Becker of Lake Wales wrote an impassioned wish that “draconian laws” should be rescinded in the Jan. 10 Voice of the People ["Replace Harsh Drug-User Sentences With Treatment"]. Apparently a little drug use Read the rest of this entry »