Automotive Kristin Smart case: Paul Flores murder trial moved to Monterey Christin Hakim, April 25, 2022 A San Luis Obispo County judge has ordered the murder trial of Paul Flores in the 1996 disappearance of student Kristin Smart be moved 150 miles north to Monterey County, saying that Flores could not be guaranteed a fair trial in a place where for decades billboards have appealed for… Continue Reading
medical Oklahoma case reveals the medical profession’s complicity in American executions Christin Hakim, February 16, 2022 Aiding death states in the execution business is a little noticed but lucrative sideline for doctors and other medical professionals. This fact was made clear last Friday when news reports surfaced that the state of Oklahoma has been paying an unnamed doctor $15,000 for every execution in which they participate,… Continue Reading
sport Arrest made in Rams-Niners assault case at SoFi Stadium Christin Hakim, February 5, 2022 An arrest has been announced in the SoFi Stadium assault case, five days after a San Francisco 49ers fan was found unconscious in a parking lot and two days after the suspected beating was first reported. Bryan Alexis Cifuentes was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of “assault by a means… Continue Reading
tech The case for Google ordering Christin Hakim, February 3, 2022 Photo illustration by Nico Heins Welcome to RB’s weekly roundup of the latest in restaurant technology. To get this and other tech news sent right to your inbox every Wednesday, click here. I have written frequently about Google ordering over the past year or so. I thought it would be one of the… Continue Reading
medical Not every serious medical case should go to emergency room Christin Hakim, December 30, 2021 A surge in COVID-19 cases is putting a strain on some New Hampshire hospitals, with emergency department wait times stretching for hours. But the emergency department is not always the best option.Hospital officials say emergency situations should be directed to emergency departments, but many serious ailments can be treated elsewhere.”Your… Continue Reading
Automotive Paul Flores, father to stand trial in Kristin Smart case Christin Hakim, September 23, 2021 A San Luis Obispo County judge ruled that Paul Flores will be tried for murder in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart and that his father must also answer to charges that he was an accessory to the crime. Judge Craig B. Van Rooyen on Wednesday morning made the decision… Continue Reading