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'We Approach in Peace': Are BART's Efforts to Help People in Crisis Working?
BART's crisis intervention team is part of the transit agency's ambitious new strategy to reach out to the many people in the sprawling transit system who struggle with lack of shelter, mental health problems or addiction — without involving the police.
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Key California Ag Giant and United Farm Workers Clash Amid Union-Drive Efforts
In California, a conflict has emerged between the Wonderful Co. and the United Farm Workers over worker organization under a new labor law. Since its enactment, four groups of farm laborers, including those from Wonderful Nurseries in Wasco, have sought to unionize.
A Family Fled Ethnic Violence in India. Its Echoes Resonate in the Bay Area
One year ago, the family of Bay resident Niang Hangzo fled violence in India. Hangzo started an organization to help raise awareness of the ethnic conflict as her mother and other family members wondered how to rebuild their lives.
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'We Approach in Peace': Are BART's Efforts to Help People in Crisis Working?
BART's crisis intervention team is part of the transit agency's ambitious new strategy to reach out to the many people in the sprawling transit system who struggle with lack of shelter, mental health problems or addiction — without involving the police.