Former President Enrique Pena Nieto (2012-2018) and his former Tax Secretary Luis Videgaray allegedly ordered the disbursement of $100 million pesos ($4.5 million USD) to foreign electoral advisors who worked in the 2012 presidential election, said Mexico’s Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero in a video message. … [Read more...] about Former Mexican President Named in Vote Buying Probe
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SF City Attorney Herrera proposes tighter controls on city contracting after Nuru corruption scandal
Hernandez has not been convicted — the usual standard for cutting ties with a contractor. But Herrera’s office was able to independently confirm that Hernandez and AzulWorks gave Nuru more than $20,000 in unlawful labor and material for construction work, the main reason he was able to make a move before waiting for a conviction. … [Read more...] about SF City Attorney Herrera proposes tighter controls on city contracting after Nuru corruption scandal
Bay Area back to school amid pandemic: Everything you need to know about the new school year
The short answer is no. Even if state and county officials give the green light, schools will still have to comply with safety and health standards, including social distancing, adequate supplies of hand sanitizer, soap, masks and other equipment, as well as the ability to test teachers and staff for the coronavirus at least once every two months. In addition, districts also will need an agreement with labor unions outlining when and how teachers and other staff will return. … [Read more...] about Bay Area back to school amid pandemic: Everything you need to know about the new school year
Giants’ Farhan Zaidi expresses support for Gabe Kapler after tough Dodgers series
“But I think our big takeaway is Gausman over the last two starts has shown really impressive stuff. The stuff we saw from him (Sunday) is as well as he’s thrown the ball in his career. I think that’ll certainly earn him more rope and the chance to go deeper into games going forward.” … [Read more...] about Giants’ Farhan Zaidi expresses support for Gabe Kapler after tough Dodgers series
Vietnamese Refugee Arrested in Texas After Threatening Church Shooting, Say Feds
“I’m grateful to the citizen who reported his friend’s concerning behavior to federal authorities. His courage in speaking out may well have saved lives,” U.S. Attorney Nealy Cox said in a written statement obtained from the Department of Justice. “It’s critical that we act quickly when we get information like this and I commend our law enforcement partners who immediately intervened before the defendant could inflict real harm.” … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Refugee Arrested in Texas After Threatening Church Shooting, Say Feds
