Federal Judge Probes Arguments in Controversial Removal Case for San Mateo County Sheriff

In San Francisco, a federal judge expressed skepticism regarding an attorney’s plea to halt an impending hearing aimed at removing San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, who faces allegations of corruption. The hearing, set to begin on August 18, is part of an enforcement process under Measure A, an amendment approved by local voters earlier this year. During a session lasting about 30 minutes, Attorney Wilson Leung argued that the removal proceedings could infringe upon Corpus’s constitutional rights as an elected official, thereby causing her “irreparable harm.” His request to delay or cancel the hearing … Read more

San Mateo County Sheriff Faces Possible Removal as Grand Jury Decision Looms Amid Corruption Allegations

San Mateo, California — The scrutiny facing Sheriff Christina Corpus intensifies as the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury deliberates a potential trial aimed at her removal due to allegations of corruption. A decision is anticipated on Monday, coinciding with the end of the fiscal year. In a related development, a judge dismissed Corpus’s recent attempt to block the county Board of Supervisors from proceeding with her removal. San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Nina Shapirshteyn rejected her request for a temporary restraining order, deeming it without justification. The civil grand jury’s active term concludes … Read more

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus Faces Potential Removal Amid Corruption Allegations

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, facing serious allegations of misconduct, entered the San Mateo County Superior Court on Friday, using a private entrance at the Government Center. Her appearance coincided with a civil grand jury meeting tasked with determining whether to recommend her removal from office. If the grand jury issues an accusation, the case could escalate to a jury trial. Details regarding Corpus’s presentation before the grand jury remain unclear, as proceedings are conducted in secrecy. Observers noted that she was not at her office on Bradford Street prior … Read more

New Texas Legislation Paves the Way for Simpler Cedar Tree Removal

AUSTIN, Texas — In an era when environmental concerns intersect increasingly with urban development, a piece of legislation in Texas has streamlined the process of removing cedar trees, which some residents and fire officials consider a nuisance and a hazard. The law, which permits the felling of these trees without a permit, was enacted in response to the issues these trees pose, such as high water consumption and fire risk. Cedar trees, particularly the Ashe juniper species prevalent in central Texas, are often singled out for their significant water usage and the role they play … Read more