
Lauren Martinez
Reporter at KGO-TV (San Francisco, CA)
Reporter @abc7newsbayarea | Emmy-winning journalist | Covering South Bay stories | [email protected] ✉️
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abc7news.com | Lauren Martinez
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Law enforcement in San Jose hope soccer can be part of the solution to a rise in gang violence. Two school gyms will be open in the evenings so middle and high schoolers can have a safe space to play.
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- All non-citizens who are in the United States will be required to register with the government. On Thursday, a federal judge allowed the Trump administration to move forward with enforcement of an already existing law - anyone in the country illegally must register. "I think that many people are going to register," said Bill Hing, professor of Law and Migration Studies at the University of San Francisco.
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abc7news.com | Lauren Martinez
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KGO) -- Bay Area business owners have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be a part of Super Bowl LX. The NFL is looking to subcontract with local vendors. Think anyone from carpenters to bakers -- like Christina Jack. Oakland resident Jack opened her home-based business, Cookie Maven Bakes in 2021. She has big ideas of how she could bring her cookies to game day events. "I picture VIP suites, I picture parties, welcome bag gifts, I picture desert bars," Jack said.
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abc7news.com | Lauren Martinez
CUPERTINO, Calif. (KGO) -- Ninety Cupertino families may have to move out so college students can move in as the Foothill De-Anza Community College District is in the process of purchasing their apartment complex. ABC7 spoke with Chancellor Lee Lambert on Monday before the district's board meeting. "We know the high cost of living, especially this part of the state, makes it very difficult for us to attract and retain employees, makes it very hard to attract and retain students.
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abc7news.com | Lauren Martinez
APTOS, Calif. (KGO) -- After nearly 50 years unsolved, a murderer has been identified in a Aptos cold case through DNA evidence. DNA technology continues to crack decades-old crime mysteries. In the last 30 days, the company Othram has solved five California cases; three of them are from the Bay Area. Director of case management, Michael Vogen explains their technology can go a step further than what public crime labs are armed with. "Cases don't have to go cold anymore.
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SPECIAL ELECTION: Results are coming in for a high-profile special election in San Jose. 7 candidates are running to represent downtown. So far, Gabby Chavez-Lopez, a nonprofit executive and the main labor backed candidate is in the lead. @abc7newsbayarea https://t.co/53SMuhX5ur

HAPPENING NOW: Results are coming in for a high-profile special election in San Jose. 7 candidates are running to represent downtown. The District 3 seat was once held by Omar Torres who just today - pleaded "no contest" to sex crimes. @abc7newsbayarea https://t.co/1BOLWJOgdf

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