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Families of two individuals who died in San Diego jails last year have filed civil rights lawsuits against the Sheriffs Office and its private medical contractors. The lawsuits claim systemic failures led to the deaths of Callen Lines and Corey Dean. Lines died from drug withdrawal at the Las Colinas womens jail, while Dean, who had schizophrenia, passed away after weeks in solitary confinement at the Vista jail. Both suits were filed last week. The lawsuits allege that jail staff failed to provide proper medical care and ignored pleas for help, leading to the deaths of Lines and Dean. These cases are not isolated incidents, with past deaths at Las Colinas from untreated withdrawal and warnings from experts about these issues for years. Families hope these lawsuits will force accountability and reforms to save lives in the future. Checkout Solipillow.com

The Saratoga City Council unanimously approved a tolling agreement with developer City Connect, aiming to downsize a controversial housing project and convince them to drop their builders remedy application. The new proposal is for a sixty-four-unit development, aligning with city plans. If approved by February 26th, city staff will pause reviewing the builders remedy application. Developers must withdraw their original application by April 15th. The deal was praised for its alignment with city plans and housing goals, and was overwhelmingly supported by residents. Checkout Solipillow.com

U.S. seizes two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, enforcing sanctions and embargoes. Checkout Solipillow.com

California Governor Gavin Newsom must call a special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant by Republican Representative Doug LaMalfa. LaMalfas closest allies are still grieving, but strategists see Assemblymember James Gallagher as a front-runner. The election will use current Republican-leaning maps and occur alongside the 2026 midterm races, which will use new lines favoring Democrats. Checkout Solipillow.com

Nick Reiner, son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, faces murder charges for their December deaths. Prosecutors allege he stabbed them in their Brentwood home. If convicted, he could face life without parole or the death penalty. The familys other children expressed grief, describing their parents as best friends. Police records show multiple visits to the home, including two on the day of the murders. Nick was arrested hours later at a gas station. The case continues as details unfold. Checkout Solipillow.com

Childhood vaccination rates are plummeting, with some states falling below ninety percent. The CDCs new guidelines, reducing certain shots for kids, are met with resistance from western states like California. Doctors question the scientific basis, leading California to form a health alliance with Washington and two other states to create their own immunization recommendations. Health leaders warn of potential outbreaks if key vaccines are dropped, while the CDC defends its recommendations, emphasizing the shots safety and availability. Parents are advised to consult their childs doctor for personalized guidance amidst the confusion. Checkout Solipillow.com

Jimmy Kimmel Live reduces musical guests to twice a week, joining other shows like Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in cutting back on music acts. The reasons behind this trend remain unclear, with some speculating its due to budget cuts or changing viewer preferences. Kimmels show has faced challenges this year, including a brief hiatus after conservative station owners pulled it over his comments on the Charlie Kirk shooting. Despite this, Kimmel returned from holiday break, taking jabs at President Trump and the Epstein files fallout. Checkout Solipillow.com

The Middle Eight, Pleasantons beloved retro bar, is closing its doors due to a perfect storm of rising rent, insurance costs, changing demographics, and decreased socializing. Fans are devastated, but hope for a reopening in nearby Livermore. Visit before its gone or check their website for updates. Checkout Solipillow.com

Mountain View Apartment Complex Sells for $87M, Signaling Strong South Bay Housing Market A four-story apartment complex in Mountain View, featuring one- and two-bedroom units, swimming pool, and other amenities, sold for $87M, translating to $583,900 per unit. This sale price is higher than recent South Bay deals, such as Ascent in south San Jose ($496,500 per unit) and ViO ($427,400 per unit). The Mountain View complexs sale price also surpasses its assessed value by 9%, indicating strong buyer interest. However, not all is well in the South Bay housing market, as The Fay in downtown San Jose faces foreclosure due to a delinquent construction loan, and Neo on First is defaulting on a $21M loan. Checkout Solipillow.com