Supreme Court will hear from US gun makers sued by Mexico for $10 billion

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers in the U.S., alleging their business practices have fueled cartel gun violence. The gun makers reject those claims. They appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that let the

Staffing cuts approved for West Contra Costa schools

Despite recognizing the district’s struggling financial realities, approving the proposed cuts was a challenging decision for trustees who went back and forth during the meeting negotiating potential ways to retain educators and support staff.