San Diego, CA|News|
Judge Allows San Diego Inmate Death Claim To Proceed
Family of James Acuna allowed to seek compensation despite state's argument that prisoner's sister failed to meet filing deadline.
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
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Porterfield is an experienced journalist having worked as a reporter for the Boston Globe, Newsday and the Associated Press.
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Dublin, CA|News|
Dublin School District Makes New Contract Offer To Teachers
Fact-finding is next step in in attempts to settle long-running contract dispute with Dublin Teachers Association
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|News|
Dublin Teachers Authorize Strike; Up Ante In Contract Talks
Union leaders ask teachers to rally in front of schools Tuesday as both sides sit down for second attempt at mediation
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|News|
Dublin Teachers Schedule Strike Authorization Vote
Action by the Dublin Teachers Association increases pressure for school district to reach contract settlement
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|News|
Dublin Teachers' Contract Dispute In Mediation
State mediator will attempt to resolve differences after Dublin Teachers Association declared an impasse in contract negotiations
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|News|
Dublin School Board Member Calls It Quits After A Decade
Dublin Unified Trustee catches school board off guard with a surprise resignation.
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA Teachers Strike: Today The Teachers Are Tardy
Failure to reach contract accord triggers first school district strike in 30 years
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San Francisco, CA|News|
PG&E Profits Going Up In Smoke
Troubled utility has spent millions on lobbyists and lawyers to protect its interests
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Sister Of Inmate Found Dead On Bunk Seeks Court Order
Sister of James Acuna, whose decomposed body was found hidden in a cell last year, asks Superior Court to overrule state’s decision on claim
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
New Ambulance Contract Approved In Alameda County
In July of 2019, Falck will replace Paramedics Plus LLC. However, a last-minute decision by supervisors limits the contract term.
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|News|
Traffic Nightmare Over: Dougherty Road Finally Reopens
Two-year traffic jam ends for thousands of drivers as construction completed on third lane of major commuter route
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
Alameda County Fire Abandons Ambulance Partnership Plans
County Emergency Medical Services Agency will continue to manage 911 ambulance services across the county.
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Accused Of Rigging Ambulance Bids
Officials say allegations unjustified and state action will have no immediate impact on response to 911 calls.
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|News|
Trolling for Tolls: How Regional Measure 3 May Affect Commuters
Last year, toll collections topped $721 million, revenues greater than those of many publicly-traded companies.
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
