California Observer

November 13, 2026

Dr. Tonse N. K. Raju: From Medical Student in India to Educator in American Academic Medicine

The educational journey of Dr. Tonse Narayana Krishna Raju spans countries, institutions, specialties, and decades of continuous learning and teaching. From his early schooling in Karnataka, India, to advanced training in pediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine and a long academic career in the United States, Dr. Raju’s path reflects a sustained commitment to medicine, research, and

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How Is Technology Changing Criminal Investigations?

How Is Technology Changing Criminal Investigations?

Technology is changing how police officers build criminal cases. Interviews and physical evidence still matter, but investigators may also examine phones, online activity, vehicle sightings, and financial records. In June 2026, the Supreme Court ruled in Chatrie v. United States that police who are searching a person’s location history through Google must follow Fourth Amendment

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California AI Workplace Protections in Oakland Labor Deal

California AI Workplace Protections in Oakland Labor Deal

California AI workplace protections are part of a tentative three-year labor agreement between the City of Oakland and the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) Local 21. Announced on October 31, 2026, the agreement includes provisions requiring the city to retrain or reassign employees displaced by artificial intelligence rather than dismissing them because

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