On August 3, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released important details about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process, which will temporarily allow some eligible youth to go to school and work without fear of deportation. The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) estimates that roughly 936,930 undocumented youth between the ages of 15 and 30 might immediately qualify to apply for the new program.
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On August 3, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released important details about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process, which will temporarily allow some eligible youth to go to school and work without fear of deportation. The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) estimates that roughly 936,930 undocumented youth between the ages of 15 and 30 might immediately qualify to apply for the new program.
El 3 de agosto pasado, los Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración (USCIS, por sus siglas en inglés) dieron a conocer importantes detalles sobre el proceso de la Acción Diferida a favor de Quienes Llegaron en su Niñez (DACA, por sus siglas en inglés), proceso que permitirá temporalmente que algunos jóvenes elegibles asistan a la escuela y acudan a trabajar sin el temor a la deportación. El Centro de Política para la Inmigración (IPC, por sus siglas en inglés) estima que cerca de 936,930 jóvenes indocumentados de entre 15 y 30 años podrían estar habilitados para aplicar por el nuevo programa.
La Policía de Oakland gastó $1.87 millones en sistemas que nunca fueron utilizados o subutilizados ---
Una auditoría llevada a cabo por la Auditora de la Ciudad Courtney Ruby ha revelado que al menos $1.87 millones de dólares fueron gastados en la compra de sistemas de tecnología policiacos que nunca fueron utilizados ($1.3 millones) o que fueron subutilizados ($0.5 millones).
Oakland Police spent $1.87 million on systems that were never used or underused ---
An audit by Oakland City Auditor Courtney Ruby has revealed that at least $1.87 million was spent on police technology systems that were never used ($1.3 million) or underused ($0.5 million). The audit reviewed Oakland Police Department’s (OPD) purchasing and technology management during fiscal years 2006-07 through 2010-11, including the support services provided by the Department of Information Technology (DIT).
Hispanic engineer, astronaut a product of rare ambition ---
On July 21, the U.S.S. Hornet in Alameda commemorated the 43rd anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing. A highlight of the commemoration event aboard the historic aircraft carrier was an unveiling of a special exhibit featuring former astronaut Jose M. Hernandez, who addressed the attending crowd before joining a meet and greet session.
On July 21, the U.S.S. Hornet in Alameda commemorated the 43rd anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing. A highlight of the commemoration event aboard the historic aircraft carrier was an unveiling of a special exhibit featuring former astronaut Jose M. Hernandez, who addressed the attending crowd before joining a meet and greet session.
In early June, Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan announced a significant reduction in crime during the previous 30 days. Citywide, -Burglaries were down 20%, -Robberies were down 24%, -Property Crimes were down 18% and -Violent Crimes were down 14%.
Chief Jordan attributed the reduction to enhanced community involvement, implementing additional resources and crime strategies, and partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. An example of the Oakland Police Department’s partnerships is Project Gideon III, a law enforcement initiative involving federal Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents and their collaboration with OPD officers.