"BART spent $6.75 million of taxpayers' money for the mistakes made by the BART police in the mediated prelitigation settlement with Jasmine Gao. It is a tragedy of just actions and how authority is abused. BART issued a notice of intent to terminate Officer Poblete. It was BART police Chief Kevin Franklin who issued a public statement that said Gao "is alleged to have assaulted a police officer." It looks like Poblete's actions had the full support of the police chief."
"Forty-three percent of UC students face food insecurity, leaving them 50% less likely to attend class and 43% less likely to graduate. At the nation's top public university, it is unacceptable that students must choose between rent, meals and their health. In the richest country in the world, we cannot continue to neglect students' basic needs. UC Berkeley's pantry saw 22,000 visits in 2019, while Cal Poly Humboldt - despite having fewer than 6,000 students - recorded 30,000 visits in 2024."
BART paid $6.75 million in a mediated prelitigation settlement to Jasmine Gao for mistakes by its police, and Officer Poblete received a notice of intent to terminate. BART police Chief Kevin Franklin publicly stated that Gao "is alleged to have assaulted a police officer," suggesting public support for the officer's actions, while accountability for the chief's inaccurate statements remains unresolved and the public demands transparency and disciplinary action. Forty-three percent of UC students face food insecurity, reducing attendance and graduation likelihood, and campus food pantries show rising demand that requires expanded access. Black-led maternal group care improves outcomes in Oakland.
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