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  • How more cameras are helping Sacramento PD catch more car thieves.

    Julie Watts

    October 18, 2023 |

    CBS News |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

    The Sacramento Police Department installed 175 cameras throughout the city to read license plates and help solve car theft crimes. The cameras and accompanying AI technology alert nearby officers when a vehicle of interest is identified, resulting in more arrests and solved car thefts than the national average.

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  • California Wage Theft: When bosses don't pay and new laws aren't enough.

    Julie Watts

    July 01, 2023 |

    CBS News |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Santa Clara County, California

    To combat employer wage theft and chronic delays in payment remittance in state courts, Santa Clara County has leveraged businesses' food permits, threatening to revoke them if outstanding wage theft judgments are not paid. Run by the Santa Clara Office of Labor Enforcement, the program has resulted in 100% compliance.

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  • The Black Graduation Gap

    Julie Watts

    December 31, 2022 |

    KOVR-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

    In an attempt to close a gap in graduation rates for Black students, campuses in the California State University system, including San Diego State University and Sacramento State University, have shifted hiring practices to improve diversity among faculty and staff, opened resource centers, and implemented new career development programs for Black students. Between 2016 and 2022, Sacramento State's Black graduation rate improved from 21st out of 22 campuses in the system to ninth in the system, though Black students there still graduate at lower rates than average.

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  • Justice Delayed: A tale of two counties. Could Sacramento have the solution for court backlogs statewide?

    Julie Watts

    December 22, 2022 |

    CBS News |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

    In just one year, the Sacramento County Criminal Justice System reduced its backlog of court cases from 1000 to 100. To do so, they increased and prioritized efficiencies like night court, collaboration with prosecutors, and bringing in judges out of retirement.

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  • How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved

    Julie Watts

    June 29, 2022 |

    CBS News |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

    Sacramento County has achieved one of the best homicide clearance rates in the country after the sheriff's department implemented smart staffing techniques, the use of national databases, a citizen video surveillance registry, tip lines, and other assistive technologies. These changes led to arrests in 8/10 homicide cases in 2022, or 20% above the national average.

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  • 'Forever Chemicals,' COVID And Results From A New At-Home PFAS Test

    Julie Watts

    March 31, 2022 |

    KOVR-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States

    A first-of-its-kind at-home test can detect PFAS levels in the body with a finger prick. Also known as forever chemicals, PFAS are linked to various health concerns.

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  • Passionate Parents Prompt 1st Flame-Retardant-Free Car Seat

    Julie Watts

    April 23, 2017 |

    KPIX-TV |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Prompted by parents concerned about chemicals in car seats a Massachusetts company created an infant seat that is naturally flame-resistant. It's something that most manufacturers have said they cannot do and still comply with federal regulations. Advocates and manufacturers say that for such solutions to become more widespread there must be changes in regulations and federal officials are conducting a study to evaluate potential improvements to the flammability standard for car seats.  

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