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Let compassion shine: Restore religious freedom in San Mateo County jails

An opinion piece by The Rev. Lauren P. McCombs The United States was founded on the principle of religious freedom for everyone. Alarmingly, the San Mateo County jail system has made it difficult for incarcerated individuals to practice their faith… Over the past several years, religious access — once a lifeline of hope and healing…

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Corpus removal hearing begins

On the first day of the hearing, attorneys for each side made opening statements laying out their arguments. The prosecution said they will call witnesses to prove that the sheriff retaliated against subordinates, neglected her duties, had conflicts of interest and violated the police officer bill of rights, a state code protecting law enforcement personnel.

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Inspector general recommended for the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office

As the county navigates the ongoing scandal surrounding the Sheriff’s Office, an advisory committee formally recommended supervisors hire an independent inspector general to establish ongoing oversight of the law enforcement agency. The Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff’s Office — established in 2023 — made the case to the Board of Supervisors for a permanent…

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Sheriff Corpus removal hearing scheduled for August; public access still in question

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus will face a formal removal hearing Aug. 18-29 after the Board of Supervisors voted to remove her from office last month, county officials confirmed on Friday. Corpus requested the hearing be closed, according to county spokesperson Effie Milionis Verducci. However, the “county is evaluating the request; it has not been determined…

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