Partnership to end domestic violence reacts to Sacramento shooting

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) - The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office has identified the victims killed in a Sacramento church as 9-year-old Samarah Mora Gutierrez, 10-year-old Samantha Mora Gutierrez and 13-year-old Samia Mora Gutierrez.

Police say the girls were having a supervised visit with their 39-year-old father when he opened fire on them and then shot himself.

The supervisor, 59-year-old Nathaniel Kong was also shot and killed.

The office of the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence is less than 10 miles from where the shooting took place.

The executive director of the partnership says the mother of the three girls did everything right from a restraining order to supervised visits. It’s the system that she says failed.

Monday night’s shooting at a church in Sacramento is part of a growing statistic of domestic violence.

Executive Director of the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence Dr. Aleese Moore-Orbih says of all the domestic violence cases reported last year in the state, around 2,000 were related to gun violence.

“Absolutely we need stricter gun laws, absolutely we do,"

Dr. Aleese Moore-Orbih said.

When three young girls, all under the age of 15, are shot and killed during a supervised visit at a church, many will point the finger of blame at their father who was the shooter.

But Dr. Moore Orbih says there is a much bigger picture we need to take a look at.

“We as a society allow the norms of violence in our world. Violence is ok to reinforce power,"

Dr. Moore-Orbih said.

She works each day to improve the systems that are supposed to be in place to protect survivors, especially the policies around restraining orders that Dr. Moore-Orbih says failed Monday night.

“Had a safety plan, had a restraining order, arranged for supervised visitations, all of the eyes were dotted and all of the T’s were crossed,"

Dr. Moore-Orbih said.

Investigators aren’t sure how the shooter was able to get a gun and are working to find answers for the victim’s families.

Dr. Moore-Orbih says it’s just as important for law enforcement to have continued training on domestic violence, as it is for them to solve their investigation.

“There’s no way in the world that they can protect women and children from violence if they don’t understand how it happens,"

Dr. Moore-Orbih said. The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence has a list of programs available by the county to anyone experiencing domestic violence. 

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San Francisco school board approves collective bargaining agreement between district, union

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) - A new collective bargaining agreement has been approved by the San Francisco Board of Education on Tuesday night.

The agreement between the San Francisco Unified School District and the United Educator of San Francisco is set to expire on June 30, 2023.

It replaces the current agreement which expired last year on June 30.

This agreement will help stabilize staffing within the district and create recruitment and retention incentives.

Teachers and paraeducators will get two bonuses of $2,000 this year.

Daily rates will also increase for substitute teachers and paraeducators.

A release issued from the school district stated that sabbaticals will be suspended for this upcoming school year from 2022-2023. It will be limited the following year to reduce teacher vacancies.

An additional preparation period will be suspended for 2022-2023 for teachers who have Advanced Placement high school courses. Officials say this will not impact the number of courses offered.

For more details on the agreement, visit

SFUSD’s Labor Relations page.

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Woman attacked by stranger at San Francisco's Ocean Beach

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) - A San Francisco woman is recovering on Tuesday night after being assaulted at Ocean Beach over the weekend while celebrating her daughter's friends' birthday.

She says a man approached their picnic, took some of their food and then provokingly became violent. 

Police say the man, 46-year-old Stephen Miller, then grabbed a soda can and hurled it at the victim's face.

“It was like getting hit by a prized fighter. I flew and I staggered and then I fell and then I just lost consciousness,” Karla Flemmings said. 

Karla Flemmings is recovering from a broken nose and serious eye injury after being assaulted while she was at a birthday picnic Saturday afternoon.

San Francisco police say the 46-year-old man approached the group of mothers and daughters, took some of their food, and began tossing it into the sand.

Soon after, unprovoked, Miller grabbed a soda can and hurled it at Flemmings face, which knocked her down and out.

“When I got into the emergency room, that's what they were focused on, making sure they could save the eye,” Flemmings said. 

Flemming's friend Sharon Tetlow rushed Karla to the hospital and witnessed everything that happened after the attack.

“Took two policemen to arrest and restrain this person. He was very violent,” Tetlow said.

Tetlow says this assault of her friend amplifies some of the issues going on in the city. 

“If this person has as Karla said priors this person needs to be dispatched, you know we have good conservancy rules which are not being deployed,”

Tetlow said. “I think we need to hold our city officials to addressing safety for people as well as care and safety for maybe some of the more vulnerable people on the street. I don't think we should be sacrificing reasonable safety for families on a beach.”

As Flemmings recovers, she shares the same concerns and is just thankful it was her who was hit and not one of the young girls or another family nearby.

Flemmings says she plans to go to Miller's arraignment on Wednesday to advocate for the safety of others in the city.

“Anybody capable of that kind of violence on the street, at a beach, around families, around children that's a concern for me,” Flemmings said.

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Law enforcement groups back Schubert for California attorney general

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert now has the backing of two of the state’s largest law enforcement groups in her bid to become California attorney general. 

The Peace Officers Research Association of California and the California Association of Highway Patrolmen officially endorsed Schubert on Tuesday. 

“I am honestly not only honored but I am humbled to stand here today as the choice of the men and women in law enforcement across California's law enforcement agencies to be the next attorney general,” Schubert said. 

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Schubert is running without party preference against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Democratic-appointed Attorney General Rob Bonta and Republicans Nathan Hochman and Eric Early. 

Police groups pointed to her experience working with law enforcement for more than 30 years and her success in putting some of the state’s most notorious criminals in prison, including the Golden State Killer. 

As state attorney general, Schubert would be required to investigate killings by officers. She said the latest endorsements would not affect her ability to be impartial in those investigations. 

“My mission has and always will be to follow the facts of the law wherever it leads us. I’ve said it many times. If you’re a cop and you commit a crime, you’re going to be held accountable just like anybody else,” Schubert said. 

Supporters of Schubert are confident she will tackle their concern that crime in California is rising. 

“Someone who always has and always will stand with and protect our communities while collaboratively working with law enforcement to hold criminals accountable. Someone with the vision and experience to meet this moment head on,” said Brian Marvel, PORAC president. 

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Schubert said cutting down crime will be her first priority in office. She said she supports harsher penalties being reinstated for thefts, improving drug courts, and condemns the early release of offenders.

“I look forward to leading the movement that takes that courageous stand that enough is enough. We must fix the mistakes of the woke and reckless reforms that are now wreaking havoc on California,” Schubert said. 

The primary is June 7. The two candidates with the most votes will then face each other in the November election. 

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Five viral moments from Biden's State of the Union

(The Hill) - President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address on Tuesday under the shadow of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, soaring inflation and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

Yet the address was also notable for numerous viral moments, from an audience member heckling the president to a standing ovation for a retiring Supreme Court justice. 

Here are the biggest viral moments of Biden's speech.

Biden's big gaffe

Biden made a noticeable slip-up during his big speech when he referred to Ukrainians as "Iranians." 

The gaffe occurred toward the beginning of his address as he lambasted Russian President Vladimir Putin for launching an invasion of Ukraine. Even as his praise for the Ukrainian people drew bipartisan applause, his slip of the tongue did not go unnoticed by those on social media. 

Biden's official transcript indicated he meant to say "Putin may circle Kyiv with tanks, but he will never gain the hearts and souls of the Ukrainian people." Instead, he said that "Putin may circle Kyiv with tanks, but he will never gain the hearts and souls of the Iranian people." 

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The remarks were widely shared on Twitter, including by the House Judiciary GOP's account, which tweeted: "The Iranians?"

Schumer shows his enthusiasm for Biden's speech

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer's (D-NY) over-enthusiastic response to Biden sent Twitter into overdrive after he started his standing ovation a little early.

"Unlike the two trillion tax cut passed in the previous administration that benefited the top one percent of Americans," Biden said of his predecessor, former President Trump, during his remarks. 

The cameras cut to Schumer, who stood up alone while Biden was mid-sentence, clapping. He looked across the aisle with a grin, and then sat back down. 

Biden continued, saying "the American Rescue Plan helped rescue people and left no one behind." 

Schumer again shot out of his chair, this time joined by many of his Democratic colleagues, who began giving Biden thunderous applause. 

Schumer's caught-on-camera false start was widely shared on social media as Biden's speech continued, with many calling for his awkward moment to be 'gif'ed immediately. Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), in response to the viral moment, tweeted, "all of us trying to understand the fumbles and mumbles of Joe Biden's timing…"

Boebert heckles Biden speech  

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) repeatedly heckled President Biden during his State of the Union address and at one point yelled out that Biden put American troops in coffins, "13 of them."  

Biden ignored the comment and instead continued to speak about U.S. veterans being exposed to burn pits. He mentioned his son Beau Biden, who died of cancer after serving in Iraq near burn pits. 

Her comments were met with boos by Democrats. Many of her fellow Republicans seemingly ignored the exchange. 

However, this wasn't the only time Boebert interrupted him during his speech. 

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When Biden pivoted from talking about his Supreme Court nomination to immigration reform, Boebert, along with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), started chanting "build the wall," while Biden continued. 

She later tweeted, "I’ll say it louder for the folks in the back: BUILD THE WALL!!!"  

Boebert, who was spotted on the phone during Biden's address, also lambasted the president for his comments on getting Americans vaccinated.

"Why doesn’t Joe just wear a Pfizer pin instead of the flag? We should know know who he’s really working for," Boebert tweeted.

Breyer's last hurrah 

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's reaction to a standing ovation from members of Congress set off a chain of comments and posts. 

Breyer, who is set to retire from the Supreme Court this summer after 27 years on the bench, was overwhelmed by the response and intense applause. At one point he covered his face with his hands. He also put his hand over his heart and stood up. 

“Tonight, I’d like to honor someone who has dedicated his life to serving this country: Justice Breyer — an Army veteran, Constitutional scholar, retiring Justice of the United States Supreme Court,” Biden said. “Justice Breyer, thank you for your service.” 

Among the many who commented on the moment was Democratic Party strategist and former Bernie Sanders adviser Chuck Rocha, who tweeted "Omg Justice Breyer is so damn cute with his reaction."

Biden makes 'fund the police' trend on Twitter

President Biden was met with huge cheers from members of Congress, including many Republicans, with his line on the police.

"We should all agree: The answer is not to defund the police. The answer is to FUND the police. Fund them. Fund them," he said as the chamber erupted in loud cheers in a rare bipartisan show of support.

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He called on Congress "to pass proven measures to reduce gun violence" and ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines and instead repeal "the liability shield that makes gun manufacturers the only industry in America that can’t be sued" during his Tuesday address.

However, while Biden was cheered on by Congress, many on Twitter engaged in heated debates over "defund the police" vs "fund the police."

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Ukrainian defenders who told Russian warship to 'Go f--- yourself' survived

(The Hill) – The Ukrainian border guards who defended the country's Snake Island against a Russian warship, telling the Russians on the craft to "go f--- yourself," are still alive, according to Ukrainian military officials.

The Ukrainian Navy on Monday confirmed that the border guards are "alive and well,” but were forced to surrender to Russian forces due to a lack of ammunition.

It was reported last week that the border guards defending Snake Island, or Zmiinyi Island, had been killed after a Russian warship bombed it. After telling the guards to surrender or risk being killed, the soldiers could be heard responding, "Russian warship, go f--- yourself."

"We are very happy to learn that our brothers are alive and well with them! But Russian propaganda tries to twist the 'news' about the fact that the Ukrainian authorities 'forgotten', 'buried' their fellows," said Ukraine's Navy.

According to the Navy, the island's infrastructure was completely destroyed by Russian forces.

The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine had said in a statement on social media over the weekend that it had a "strong" belief that the 13 border guards on the island may be still alive.

"Russian media reported that Ukrainian servicemen on the island, who were temporarily occupied by Russia in Sevastopol, had been sent to Sevastopol," said the agency.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised to honor the guards.

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Men harass, threaten Nevada governor and first lady at Vegas restaurant

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A man put his arm around Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak before insulting and threatening him in a video recorded Sunday night inside a Las Vegas restaurant.

The unidentified man approached Sisolak and his wife, first lady Kathy Ong, in an apparent attempt to get a photo with the governor inside Lindo Michoacan restaurant. And then the scene turned into something entirely different.

The self-described "patriot" leveled a profanity-laced tirade at Sisolak – who he calls a "punk" and a "new world traitor" – that appeared to largely center around the COVID-19 pandemic.

He repeatedly asked Sisolak where his security detail was and why he was out in public without it. At one point, the man says Sisolak is "in trouble."

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As a second man joins in taunting Sisolak, the governor decides to leave the restaurant with his wife.

"Wait till we find all the money that flowed his way," the second man can be heard saying. "Yeah, hiding the hydroxychloroquine."

The two men exit behind them and continue shouting insults. The first man accuses Sisolak of being a traitor and working for China.

“We should string you up by a lamppost right now,” the man screams. “You know what they do to traitors? They hang traitors.”

The Governor's Office released a statement Monday:

While walking through a local restaurant on Sunday to have dinner with his wife and one of his daughters, the Governor was approached by a customer in the establishment who asked to take a photo with him. The Governor often greets Nevadans in public with a quick handshake, conversation or a picture – talking to Nevadans is one of the Governor’s favorite parts of his job.

He is deeply disappointed in how this incident unfolded, particularly with the language used to talk about First Lady Kathy Sisolak’s heritage. We can disagree about the issues, but the personal attacks and threats are unwarranted, unwelcome and unbecoming behavior for Nevadans.

The Governor works on behalf of all Nevadans – even those who disagree with him – and he will continue to do so. He appreciates the professionalism shown by the restaurant employees and looks forward to continuing to support Nevada’s small businesses and their employees. The Governor has always and will always encourage Nevadans to be kind to one another.

The Governor’s Office will have no further comment on this incident as there is an ongoing investigation.

Meghin Delaney, spokesperson for Governor's Office

Nevada State Police issued a statement that they are aware of the incident and an investigation has been opened. “Due to the ongoing status of the investigation, further information cannot be provided at this time,” said spokesperson Yoko Kim Smith. Metro police deferred all inquiries to Nevada State Police.

Nevada Republican Party chairman Michael J. McDonald described the violent threats against Sisolak as "uncalled for" and issued the following statement:

“There is no place for the behavior and violent threats against the Governor we saw on that video from this weekend. I spoke out when Democrats like Maxine Waters encouraged this behavior against Republicans in public and I am speaking out now after this unnecessary and uncalled for attack on Governor Sisolak and his family in public. To all Nevadans frustrated with the governor, the time and place to take out your frustrations will be in November at the ballot box by electing our Republican nominee, not in a restaurant as he sits down for a meal with his wife and children.”

Michael J. McDonald, Nevada Republican Party chairman

Joey Gilbert, a GOP candidate for governor, refused to condemn the confrontation.

"Hell no I do not condemn it," Gilbert, a Reno attorney, wrote in a Facebook post. "You earned it Steve. You absolutely earned it."

Javier Barajas, the owner of Lindo Michoacan, the restaurant where the confrontation took place released a statement against the tirade:

"In the 32 years I've been in business I've never once told any client to 'get out of here!' Regardless of your political stance I believe EVERYONE should be treated with respect. People are allowed to disagree with everything that's going on in the the world right now, we should all stride to be better Nevadans and respect one another."

Javier Barajas, owner of Lindo Michoacan

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