Digital News Report – Governor Jerry Brown signed the Dream Act Friday which allows undocumented students the ability to receive both private and public financial aid. The governor signed the first part…
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Greg Cook is a political activist from San Francisco who enjoys hiking, reading, and going to the movies. He became a writer for Digital News Report in December 2008 and was one of the first writers for the organization. In March 2009 he became an assistant editor to help assist with the increasing volume of stories. He remains one of the most frequent contributors.
He was born and raised in San Francisco and reports on local events as well as political news and activism from around the world. Greg is a frequent traveler and has a strong interest in global politics and cultures.
Milpitas Upgrades Their Free WiFi Service
MILPITAS Calif. (DNR) – The city of Milpitas has begun to upgrade their free WiFi Internet service. City officials say the current system has “begun to strain” under the increased load. Last…
Police Ask for Help in Santa Clara Car Accident
SANTA CLARA Calif. (DNR) – Last week there was a car accident at the intersection of Homestead Road and Pomeroy Avenue. Police are asking for the public’s help in apprehending a suspect…
Redistricting in Watsonville and Santa Cruz
Digital News Report – The city of Watsonville and the County of Santa Cruz will both be altering their district boundaries following the 2010 census results. The County of Santa Cruz will…
Grizzly Bear kills Man visiting Yellowstone National Park
Digital News Report – A grizzly bear attacked and killed a man visiting Yellowstone National Park on July 6, 2011. The event occurred during the morning on Wapiti Lake trail, which south…
New California Law requires homes to have Carbon Monoxide Detectors starting on July 1, 2011
Digital News Report – A new law will go into effect on July 1, 2011, requiring single-family homes in California to have carbon monoxide detectors installed near bedrooms and on each floor…
Los Conchas Wildfire Update – Los Alamos City Evacuated while Lab remains Closed
Digital News Report – The Los Conchas Wildfire has been burning since Sunday, June 26, 2011. The Los Alamos National Laboratory has been closed operations for since the fire has started and…
California ranks Highest for Auto Theft Rates – San Francisco Bay Area ranked number 9
Digital News Report – The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) listed eight California city areas in their top ten spots for having the highest metropolitan city auto theft rates during 2010. Two…
Anthem Blue Cross will reduce Health Insurance Rate Increase for some Small Group Plans in California
Digital News Report – California Insurance Commissioner, Dave Jones, announced that Anthem Blue Cross has agreed to reduce its quarterly premium increase by an average of 3 percent instead of the 6…
Juneteenth is June 19th which commemorates Freedom for Slaves in the United States
Digital News Report – Juneteenth is also called Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, which is celebrated on June 19. Thirty-nine states celebrate this day as a holiday to some degree. June nineteenth…