m Glasgow woman's warning after £240 bill to fix £5 hair dye disaster By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 A GIRL who dyed her hair with a box colour is warning others against doing the same after being faced with a massive bill to fix it. Full Article
m Homeless Isolation Shelter In Colorado Springs Expects Coronavirus Testing Uptick By www.krcc.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:52:48 +0000 The isolation shelter at the Colorado Springs City Auditorium for people experiencing homelessness and COVID-19 symptoms has seen around 30 people since opening April 5. At this time, it's unknown if they were positive for the new coronavirus. Jennifer Mariano, director of homeless programs with Community Health Partnership , said the location recently received COVID-19 testing supplies, and will begin testing people this week. Full Article
m Coronavirus In Colorado-Wed., April 29 Updates: El Paso County Backs State's Safer At Home Approach By www.krcc.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:46:22 +0000 This page will continue to be updated throughout the day. Update-4:15 p.m. ---Updated Data From The Colorado Department Of Public Health And Environment--- There are 14,758 known confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This includes both people who tested positive for the virus and people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive and is exhibiting symptoms. Full Article
m Grow, Feed, Change Project Brings Fresh Fruits, Vegetables To Rural Southern Colorado Communities By www.krcc.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:07:29 +0000 The Grow Feed Change Project is a community relief effort in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The project looks to provide starts of fruits and vegetable plants and seeds free of charge to rural residents in Pueblo and Huerfano counties, including the communities of Beulah, Cuchara, and La Veta. Full Article
m Management Plan Adopted For Long-Awaited Arkansas Valley Conduit By www.krcc.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:44:07 +0000 The long-awaited Arkansas Valley Conduit has gained more traction. The Bureau of Reclamation and the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District have adopted a management plan for the pipeline. It will eventually channel clean drinking water from Pueblo Reservoir to six counties in the lower Arkansas River Valley, serving an estimated 50,000 people. Full Article
m Leaders Urge Community To Avoid Overcrowding County And City Parks As Coronavirus Restrictions Ease By www.krcc.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:54:10 +0000 As Colorado Springs and El Paso County move into a safer-at-home model in line with state guidelines that eases some novel coronavirus-related restrictions, community officials are urging people to practice social distancing when using shared greenspaces. Full Article
m Coronavirus In Colorado-Fri., May 1 Updates By www.krcc.org Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:52:57 +0000 This page will continue to be updated throughout the day. Update: 4:00 p.m. ---Updated Data From The Colorado Department Of Public Health And Environment--- There are 15,768 known confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This includes both people who tested positive for the virus and people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive and is exhibiting symptoms. Full Article
m Lawmakers Will Soon Start The Grim Work Of Cutting Colorado's Coronavirus Wounded Budget By www.krcc.org Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 21:46:49 +0000 A clearer picture is starting to emerge of the deep budget cuts Colorado will likely face to backfill a possible $4 billion hole dug by COVID-19. It is likely to impact everything from affordable housing to health care, to oil and gas regulations, and schools, to transportation and water projects. Full Article
m Coronavirus In Colorado, May 2 Updates: El Paso County Park Facilities Begin Opening Next Week By www.krcc.org Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 13:40:36 +0000 This post will be updated throughout the day. Updated 4:30 p.m. More Than 16,000 Known Positive Cases of Coronavirus In Colorado There are more than 16,000 known confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment . This includes both people who tested positive for the virus and people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive and exhibit symptoms. Full Article
m Coronavirus In Colorado, May 3 Updates: Known Positive COVID-19 Cases Rise To 16,635 By www.krcc.org Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 14:48:05 +0000 This post will be updated throughout the day. Updated 4:30 p.m. Known Positive COVID-19 Cases Rise To 16,635 In Colorado There are 16,635 known confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment . This includes both people who tested positive for the virus and people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive and exhibit symptoms. That's an increase of 410 cases since yesterday. Full Article
m Coronavirus In Colorado- Mon., May 4 Updates By www.krcc.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 13:47:03 +0000 This page will continue to be updated throughout the day. Updated 4:15 p.m. ---More Than 16,900 Known Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Colorado, According To The Department Of Public Health And Environment--- There are more than 16,900 known confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Colorado, according to the state Department of Public Health and Environment. This includes both people who tested positive for the virus and people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive and is exhibiting symptoms of the virus. Full Article
m Coronavirus In Colorado- Tues., May 5 Updates By www.krcc.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:48:57 +0000 This page will continue to be updated throughout the day. Updated- 4:15 p.m. ---Updated Data From The Colorado Department Of Public Health And Environment--- There are 17,364 known confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This includes both people who tested positive for the virus and people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive and is exhibiting symptoms. Full Article
m Pet Food Delivery Helps The Animals Of High-Risk People In The Pikes Peak Region By www.krcc.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:52:44 +0000 Colorado Pet Pantry has 60 monthly pet food sites across the state to help pet owners access food and supplies. Executive Director Eileen Lambert said the organization's mission is even more essential as people's economic situations shift due to the new coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
m Coronavirus In Colorado- Wed., May 6 Updates: F-16s To Make Front Range Flyover By www.krcc.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:55:04 +0000 This page will continue to be updated throughout the day. Update: 4:15 p.m. ---Updated Data From The Colorado Department Of Public Health And Environment--- There are 17,830 known confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This includes both people who tested positive for the virus and people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive and is exhibiting symptoms. Full Article
m Coronavirus In Colorado- Thurs., May 7 Updates By www.krcc.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:52:20 +0000 This page will continue to be updated throughout the day. Update-4:40 p.m. ---Updated Data From The Colorado Department Of Public Health And Environment--- There are 18,371 known confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This includes both people who tested positive for the virus and people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive and is exhibiting symptoms. Full Article
m Shortening The Distance: Staying Connected During Coronavirus Through Zoom Happy Hours By www.krcc.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:48:30 +0000 During this time of social distancing, finding ways to stay connected to the people in our lives is essential. Our project, "Shortening the Distance," focuses on how the people in our community are reaching out to their neighbors, friends and loved ones. Full Article
m Shortening The Distance: Walsenburg Historian Reflects On The Great Depression And Today’s Pandemic By www.krcc.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:57:14 +0000 With all that's going on in the world right now, we wondered what life experience and family history might be able to tell us. As part of KRCC's Shortening the Distance project, producer Shanna Lewis got in touch with historian Carolyn Newman. She's 88 years old and has lived in the same house in Walsenburg for 60 years. Full Article
m Coronavirus In Colorado-Fri., May 8 Updates By www.krcc.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:40:12 +0000 This page will continue to be updated throughout the day. Update: 4:20 p.m. ---Updated Data From The Colorado Department Of Public Health And Environment--- There are 18,827 known confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This includes both people who tested positive for the virus and people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive and is exhibiting symptoms. Full Article
m Luis Resto brings Detroit music 'stank' to northern Michigan By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:01:38 +0000 Songwriter and producer Luis Resto says other music scenes are more polished than Detroit, but that’s one reason why the Motor City is so special to him. “Detroit has this street grit, what we call ‘stank,’” he says. “Which is good.” Full Article
m This time around, the flu can't stop 'The Soldier's Tale' By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 14:45:39 +0000 When "The Soldier's Tale" premiered in 1918, an influenza epidemic cut short it's European performance tour. Ironically, the flu caused some problems for Interlochen Arts Academy students as they practiced for the show earlier this year. Full Article
m Famous Hollywood Bullitt parks in Traverse City By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 22:36:13 +0000 The Ford Mustang from the 1968 film “Bullitt” is currently on display at the Hagerty Insurance in Traverse City. Full Article
m Elk Rapids musician raises $100k for new album By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:09:39 +0000 Jeremy Reisig, better known as brotha James, is a one-man band from Elk Rapids. He’ll do all sorts of things — beatbox, play the guitar, rap, sing — sometimes all in the same song. He’s able to do all that because he often loops his own music tracks. Full Article
m 'Gamebreaker' shatters sports podcast stereotypes By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:30:00 +0000 When Anders Kelto listened to sports podcasts, what he usually heard was a couple of guys sitting around bantering with each other. “There was no good audio sports journalism in the world, at least that I had been exposed to,” he says. Anders is changing that. Today, the Traverse City native is out with his own podcast — it’s a sports documentary series. Full Article
m The Boardman Review captures northern Michigan's vibe By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 21:13:32 +0000 The Boardman Review is a quarterly publication founded by brothers Nick and Chris Loud. They recently published their third issue, a winter edition. Full Article
m Northern Michigan photographer dupes fudgies in early 1900s By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 19:50:48 +0000 Edward Beebe was a popular photographer in northern Michigan in the early 1900s. He created postcards with his photos but often deceived people regarding the location of the shots. “I think a lot of these cards were intended to take advantage of tourists and visitors,” says local author Jack Hobey. Full Article
m Dennos Museum says less is more when it comes to viewing art By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Mar 2018 20:58:28 +0000 The Dennos Museum in Traverse City has almost three-thousand works of art in its collection. At any given time, around 280 of those works are on display, including Inuit sculptures, contemporary paintings and modern photographs. But on April 14th, the museum wants visitors to ignore most of these works and just focus on a handful of them. Full Article
m Ambrosia Sipping Chocolate coming to a mug near you By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:37:33 +0000 Ambrosia Sipping Chocolate is a brand new, gourmet hot chocolate that’s made in Traverse City. It hits the market on April 15th. “It’s literally like you’re drinking chocolate bars because that’s exactly what it is,” says co-owner Matt Shepler. Full Article
m A walk across the country unexpectedly inspires Suttons Bay musician By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 22:18:52 +0000 A couple years ago, Chris Andrews, a senior at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, realized he was addicted to his smartphone. “It was something I was using as a crutch,” he explains. “Something that I was using in moments of boredom, moments of anxiety, or a moment of silence in a group of friends – we’d all reach for our phones.” Full Article
m Michael Moore and new executive director dream big for film fest By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:46:12 +0000 Michael Moore has hired Joe Beyer as the new executive director for his Traverse City Film Festival. Joe replaces Deb Lake, who resigned last December. “It’s like we found our long-lost soul brother here for Traverse City in the being of Joe Beyer,” says Michael. Joe Beyer returns home to Michigan after working for the Sundance Institute for over 14 years. Full Article
m Collaboration is better than competition for Traverse City art galleries By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 21:53:00 +0000 In the early 1800’s, American painter Edward Hicks began painting “Peaceable Kingdom," a series of 62 paintings inspired by a verse in the book of Isaiah. The verse says, “The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them.” In Traverse City, two different art galleries are bringing that concept to the art world. Full Article
m Spencer McQueen's art is a sensory experience By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2018 17:02:32 +0000 Spencer McQueen says looking at his art isn’t enough. He wants you to feel his paintings. “It’s just this little extra ability that you can give someone to connect with you and the things that you created,” he says. Full Article
m City Visions: San Francisco Planning Director John Rahaim on managing a boomtown By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +0000 How has the city of San Francisco changed in the last decade, and what will it look like in the future? Host Ethan Elkind sits down with retiring San Francisco Planning Director John Rahaim. Full Article
m City Visions: Are lawyers to blame for inequities in our criminal justice system? By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:41:38 +0000 On tonight's show host Joseph Pace will examine the flaws in our legal system that have contributed to the mass incarceration of Americans, particularly impoverished Americans. The discussion will include San Mateo DA Steve Wagstaffe and lawyer Alec Karakatsanis, author of Usual Cruelty: The Complicity of Lawyers in the Criminal Injustice System, whose ideas often challenge our assumptions about justice, poverty, and opportunity in our country. Guests: Steve Wagstaffe, District Attorney of San Mateo County. Alec Karakatsanis, Lawyer and Author of Usual Cruelty, The Complicity of Lawyers in the Criminal Injustice System. You can join Alec for a lunch and talk about his book on Thursday, Dec 5 from 12:30-1:30 in the Google Community Space (188 Embarcadero). Sponsored by Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights . RSVP to Producer: Wendy Holcombe Full Article
m City Visions: MacArthur 'Genius' sujatha baliga on the promise of restorative justice By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:10:00 +0000 Host Ethan Elkind sits down with sujatha baliga, director of the R estorative Justice Project at Oakland-based Impact Justice. sujatha is one of recipients of the 2019 MacArthur "genius" grants and joins us to discuss her work expanding access to survivor-centered restorative justice strategies. Full Article
m City Visions: Lessons from Japanese internment camps By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 23:13:00 +0000 Host Joseph Pace and guests explore the history of discrimination against Japanese Americans and immigrants in the first half of the 20th century. What parallels can be drawn between their experiences and today’s debate over immigration and national security? Full Article
m City Visions: E.J. Dionne: How progressives and moderates can unite America By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:31:00 +0000 Will progressives and moderates feud as the country burns? Or will they unite to defeat President Trump and usher in a new era of reform? Full Article
m City Visions: What Makes Communities Resilient in Crisis? By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 22:43:44 +0000 Join us for a special edition of City Visions tonight from 9-10pm. We will have a brief update on the status of COVID-19 in the Bay Area from Erin Allday, health reporter from the San Francisco Chronicle. Then we will have a panel of experts discussing why some communities are especially resilient during crises and what we can learn from them. How is the Bay Area handling shelter-in-place? How is your community responding and how are you coping? How will we be changed by this experience? Host: Grace Won Producer : Wendy Holcombe Guests: Erin Allday, Health Reporter from the San Francisco Chronicle Huggy Rao , sociology professor at Stanford Business School and the Athol Bean Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources at Stanford. Dr. Elissa Eppel , Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF Resources: Resources to help you cope. How you can help others . Full Article
m City Visions: Pandemic Takes Toll on Local Nonprofits By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +0000 San Francisco Chronicle health reporter Erin Allday and UCSF infectious disease specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong discuss the latest coronavirus-related news. In the second half of the program, a panel of nonprofit leaders explore how COVID-19 is impacting local nonprofits. How can you help -- from home? Full Article
m City Visions: Schools Navigate Remote Learning; Novelist Vanessa Hua on Finding Joy in a Pandemic By www.kalw.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:37:00 +0000 Schools are closed, and Zoom is the new classroom for thousands of Bay Area students. We'll discuss how local school districts are handling distance learning, get tips from teachers and hear about what we can do to create equitable learning experiences for all. We'll also get a update on the lastest local pandemic developments and hear a specially composed reflection on life in the coronavirus era by Bay Area novelist Vanessa Hua. And we want to hear from you. Call us during the show with your questions and experiences: 866-798-TALK or send an email anytime to cityvisions@kalw.org . Wednesday, April 15 at 9 PM. Guests : Erin Allday , health reporter, San Francisco Chronicle Peter Chin-Hong , professor of medicine and infectious diseases specialist, UCSF JC Farr , principal, Tamalpais High School in Marin County Lisa Kelly , 6th grade English teacher at the Life Academy in Oakland Jill Tucker, K-12 education reporter, San Francisco Chronicle Vanessa Hua , novelist whose books include Full Article
m City Visions: Author Bonnie Tsui and Why We Swim By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:24:06 +0000 Described as "a love letter to water," Berkeley author Bonnie Tsui's new book "Why We Swim" takes a deep dive into the history, science and pleasures of swimming and its impact on her life. Full Article
m City Visions: What Does The COVID-19 Pandemic Mean For Our Mental Health? By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:00:00 +0000 Is COVID-19 impacting your mental health? You're not alone. Host Grace Won speaks to healthcare professionals about strategies to combat loneliness, anxiety and depression during this pandemic. Full Article
m Marijuana -- from jail to the workplace? By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 22:19:20 +0000 Marijuana -- from jail to the workplace? The law practice of criminal defense attorney Bruce M Margolin has a definitive working motto, "No one belongs in jail for marijuana." Program host Jeffrey Hayden welcomes Mr Margolin to Your Legal Rights, live tonight for listeners' questions via telephone. Questions? Please call toll-free 1-866-798-8255. Full Article
m Select Family Law Issues 2018 By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 30 May 2018 21:02:15 +0000 Select Family Law Issues: Host Jeffrey Hayden welcomes family law specialists certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization -- Janet Frankel, whose office is in San Francisco; B J Fadem, with office in San Jose. Both are members of the Family Law Section of the California Lawyers Association. Questions for BJ and Janet? Please call toll-free 866-798-8255. Also, this evening is our once-a-month Call-A-Lawyer Night. The number to call for Call-A-Lawyer is (800) 525-9917. While Your Legal Rights broadcasts 7 'til 8pm PDT, 91.7 FM (online kalw.org), attorneys are available off-the-air as well on the same number: 800-525-9917, for private no-fee consultation on a variety of legal questions. Plus, Thursday, May 31st, Leon Bayer, Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law, will take calls on Bankruptcy: 800-477-3111, 9am 'til Noon, for Mr Bayer's no-obligation public service to KALW listeners. Full Article
m Can the US President Pardon Him/Her Self? By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 22:54:27 +0000 Is the US President Constitutionally empowered to pardon him/her self? Your Legal Rights host Jeffrey Hayden welcomes specialist in criminal defense and civil litigation Dean Johnson. With attorney practice at Redwood City, California, Mr Johnson summarizes his career through webpages at deanjohnsonattorney.com. Questions for Dean and Jeffrey? Please call toll-free 866-798-8255. Full Article
m Landlord-Tenant Updates Summer 2018 By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 22:08:03 +0000 Landlord-Tenant laws, disputes, issues & updates: Summer 2018. Host Jeffrey Hayden welcomes Jessica Chylik and Sal Timpano. With offices in San Francisco, both represent Landlords and Tenants. Questions for Sal and Jessica? Please call toll-free 866-798-8255. Also, this is our once-a-month Call-A-Lawyer Night. So, while Your Legal Rights broadcasts on 91.7 FM (online kalw.org) 7 'til 8pm PDT, attorneys are available off-the-air as well -- 800-525-9917, for private no-fee consultation on a variety of legal questions. Lastly, Thursday, July 26th: 1] Janet Frankel, Certified Specialist, will take Family Law questions from 10:00-11:30 AM PDT, 415-362-9533; & Friday, July 27th: 2] Leon Bayer, Certified Specialist, will take calls on Bankruptcy Law, 9am-Noon PDT, 800-477-3111 -- Ms Frankel's & Mr Bayer's public service without obligation to KALW listeners. Full Article
m Domestic Violence Prevention By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 21:39:22 +0000 Prevent domestic violence with the Domestic Violence Prevention Act. Host Jeffrey Hayden welcomes Lauren Zorfas and Melissa Gibbs. Ms Zorfas practices Family Law at ADZ Law, LLP, San Mateo (www.adzlaw.com). She is formerly Family Law Facilitator for the San Mateo County Superior Court. Ms Gibbs is Manager of Legal Services at CORA, Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse, in San Mateo (www.corasupport.org). Questions for Lauren and Melissa? Please call Your Legal Rights toll-free 866-798-8255. Full Article
m Can The President Pardon Himself? By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Aug 2018 22:21:25 +0000 (Rebroadcast from June 13, 2018) Is the US President Constitutionally empowered to pardon him/her self? Your Legal Rights host Jeffrey Hayden welcomes specialist in criminal defense and civil litigation Dean Johnson. With attorney practice at Redwood City, California, Mr Johnson summarizes his career through webpages at deanjohnsonattorney.com. Full Article
m Workers' Compensation A to Z By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 22:54:54 +0000 Host Jeff Hayden welcomes Robert Wyman and Jason Marcus, Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California. Questions for Robert and Jason? Please call Your Legal Rights toll-free 866-798-8255. Full Article
m Police, Justice and Community By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 22:42:57 +0000 Your Legal Rights host Jeff Hayden welcomes John L Burris and Carlos Bolanos for a discussion about inclusiveness and community. With law offices in Oakland (johnburrislaw.com) Mr Burris, known as is both a civil rights activist and police misconduct lawyer, is active in the community as well as in the courtroom. San Mateo County Sheriff Carlos Bolanos has previously served as Chief of the Redwood City Police Department, after serving the cities of Palo Alto and Salinas; he is also active in the Rotary Club and in the Redwood City and San Mateo County communities. Questions for John and Carlos? Please call Your Legal Rights toll-free 866-798-8255. Full Article
m Mental Health By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Sep 2018 23:38:57 +0000 Last week we discussed nuts and bolts of the Collaborative Courts Models used in the Bay Area. This week’s program, Inside the Justice System: Evolving Treatment of the Mentally Ill, continues that discussion, and considers the new law providing for Mental Health Diversion. This Wednesday, our guests are three attorneys -- First, Paula Spano and Deedrea Edgar, who come to a criminal defense practice after much experience as Public Defenders in Sacramento County and Santa Barbara County, respectively; in disentangling mentally ill defendants from criminal courts practice, each has had extensive training and experience. Then, As Assistant DA of San Mateo County, Al Serrato brings his extensive experience as County Prosecutor, as administrator within the DA's office, and as a law enforcement officer with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Questions for Jeff's guests? Please call toll-free 866-798-8255. Full Article