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Alameda County Superior Court Alerts Residents to Jury Duty Scam Calls Seeking Money, Personal Info

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Residents of Alameda County are being cautioned against a burgeoning scam where impostors, posing as court or law enforcement officials, are fraudulently demanding money and personal information due to allegedly missed jury duty. Individuals throughout the county are receiving phone calls from these scammers who claim that the recipient has failed to appear for scheduled jury services, thus incurring a fee. Representatives from the Alameda County Superior Court have stated these impersonators sometimes identify themselves as members of the sheriff’s office to appear credible. The scammers request personal data, including birth dates, … Read more

Contra Costa County Calls for Citizens to Shape Local Governance as Civil Grand Jury Applications Open for 2025-26

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Martinez, Calif. — Residents of Contra Costa County have the opportunity to directly shape their local government by serving on the Civil Grand Jury for the fiscal year 2025-26. The Superior Court of Contra Costa County is opening the application process for this oversight body, which plays a crucial role in examining the operations of various local governmental bodies including city and county administrations and school districts. The Civil Grand Jury, comprising 19 members, serves from July to June each year. Its main tasks are to inspect, evaluate, and report on the functioning and efficiency … Read more

UK Science Secretary Calls Online Safety Legislation ‘Uneven,’ Pledges Reform Amid Rising Concerns Over Harmful Content

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LONDON — Criticism is mounting against the UK’s approach to online safety, with officials and activists pushing for more effective legislation. Science Secretary Peter Kyle expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of laws intended to protect users, particularly vulnerable populations and children, from harmful online content. Kyle highlighted his personal commitment to enhance online safety following a poignant reminder from Ian Russell, whose daughter tragically took her own life after engaging with harmful social media content. Russell, who now chairs the Molly Rose Foundation (MRF), addressed his concerns directly to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, indicating … Read more

Amritsar NGO Advocates for Harsher Penalties on Plastic Kite Strings, Calls for Legislative Action in Punjab

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Amritsar, India – A local advocacy group in Amritsar has strongly urged for more stringent legal measures against the sale and use of plastic kite strings, advocating for severe penalties to curb this practice. Citing public safety concerns, the group Voice of Amritsar (VOA) is pushing for legislative changes that would treat the sale of these hazardous materials almost akin to a criminal act. The group announced plans to submit a formal petition to all 117 members of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. The proposed legislation would categorize the act of selling plastic strings as an … Read more