7 killed in California community; suspect arrested

Hi, my name is Mika Myron Keali Dalbec and I am currently incarcerated at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault.

Two years ago, when I first entered the Scholars Serving Time program through Minnesota State University, Mankato, let me be the first to say: I was intimidated. On one hand, I knew I was smart. On the other hand, I still battled with the thoughts of whether or not I was ready to turn my life around. All it took was one meeting with Dr. Vicki Hunter, and the rest is history.

I can officially say I’ve met a real-life superhero. Well, many superheroes for that matter. Every single professor brought a degree of excellence and beauty that only made me want to learn even more. Even when I disagreed with certain philosophies or modes of learning, I was still treated like I’m a student. Most of all, I was treated like a human who was loved.

To the outside world. I was considered a menace. Actually, let me rephrase that, I was a menace. I’ll be the first to admit I’ve harmed many innocent people.

I could go down and list all the childhood traumas and the ways in which the system let me down, yada, yada, yada… we all have a story. But it came down to choices and personal agency.

Through MNSU, I’ve learned that there are other choices than the ones I’ve been taught. I’ve learned that my personal agency is in my hands and that while systems of oppression will always exist, we as a community have the collective power to change that. We have the collective power to make a difference and it starts with: communication.

As a December 2022 graduate, this is by far one of my most proud accomplishments. I’ve gained new family and camaraderie among my fellow incarcerated persons. I’ve been humbled and woken up. I now have something to believe in.

And to the women of the federal facility in Waseca: We are all rooting for you because we know how life changing it is! Congratulations on pursuing a higher education! things available as an on-demand option,” Megaw said. “We know consumers want to consume content on their schedule, not just when we happen to be playing it over the radio.”

To the men I’ve had the pleasure of graduating with: We did it! All that hard work has now paid off. Some of you are going home and some of you are still here with me. Let’s keep going and pursue our bachelor’s degrees.

To the professors: A thank you could never describe how much impact and joy we’ve had. You all took time out of your days and your lives to come to prison. Not many people can say they’ve done that by choice and on purpose and on a weekly basis. But most of all, you’ve changed a lot of lives for the better. We all make the promise to show our thanks by being better brothers and sisters, better men and women, but mostly, better humans in general.

The one thing that I can honestly say I’m glad I had the opportunity to walk away with: hope.

All of KMSU’s shows are now listenable on demand anytime, anywhere and live inside your pocket. The app has been in the works for the past year, ultimately making it a possibility after reaching their pledge drive goal.

Equipped with a variety of shows with various topics, students are able to tune in at

KMSU and host a show of their own every week.

“Check out Radio a la Mav because that’s students. And if you like what you do, they can come be a part of a show like that,” Megaw said.

However, KMSU is not like your typical station playing the top hits on repeat.

“If you want to listen to hits, you don’t listen to us,” Karen Wright, operations director and host of Minnesota Mornings at KMSU, said.

“For example, I’m talking about music because we play everything. One hour you could be listening to reggae, the next you could have folk music and the next you might have local artists.”

Regarding the future of radio, Wright — who has worked for KMSU for 18 years — said she thinks the new app is a step in the right direction.

“It’s gonna be more podcasting, more on demand, which is what I think the future will be and what’s happening with everything now,” Wright said. “I think it’s going to be more of a niche and local programming and student-focused because there’s so much out there with all the digital varieties.”

Seven people were killed in two related shootings Monday at a mushroom farm and a trucking firm in a coastal community south of San Francisco, and a suspect was in custody, officials said.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors President Dave Pine says four people were killed at the farm and three at the trucking business on the outskirts of Half Moon Bay, a city about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of San Francisco.

The police have arrested 67-year-old Zhao Chunli in connection with the shooting, Pine said.

It wasn’t immediately clear how the locations were connected, though Pine said the suspect worked for one of the businesses. He called the suspect a “disgruntled worker.”

California state Sen. Josh Becker, who represents the area, said people were killed in separate shootings. San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa tweeted that one shooting happened at a mushroom farm.

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office tweeted just before 5 p.m. that a suspect was in custody.

“There is no ongoing threat to the community at this time,” the sheriff’s office said.

Television footage from the area showed officers taking a man into custody without incident.

Aerial television images also showed police officers collecting evidence from a farm with dozens of greenhouses.

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