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Bay College, Lake State Sign Computer Networking Agreement

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Bay College, Lake State Sign Computer Networking Agreement

Students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer networking have a clear transfer pathway with Bay College and Lake Superior State University’s (LSSU) updated transfer agreement.

Students will earn an associate of applied science in computer networking systems and security at Bay College and transfer seamlessly to LSSU’s School of Computer Science and Mathematics in Sault Ste.  Marie to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer networking in two additional years.

Recognizing the educational and economic development needs of the citizens of Delta County, Bay College and LSSU have partnered together since 1989, offering local bachelor degree programs and clear transfer paths to degrees in Sault Ste. Marie.

“Bay College is excited to maintain our partnership with LSSU in the Computer Networking area,” states Mark Highum, Dean of Business and Technology. “We are happy that this new partnership of a 2+2 will make for a smoother transition and better experience for transfer students.”

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the Network and Computer Systems Administrators position requires a bachelor’s degree, and administrators earn an average of $80,600 per year. While the expected job growth rate from 2020-2030 is below the average for all occupations, roughly 25,000 openings per year are projected for network and computer systems administrators as workers are exiting the labor force due to retirements or occupation transfers.

Network majors can also progress in their career to work in network information security roles where the job growth outlook is 33%, much faster than the average, and median wage is $102,600 per year.

“This new articulation agreement will make it easier for students from Bay College to transition to LSSU,” adds LSSU professor Evan Schemm, Chair of the School of Computer Science and Mathematics. “It seamlessly takes Bay’s two-year associate degree and meshes it to the requirements for LSSU’s four-year bachelor degree. Students will be able to concentrate on the requirements at each institution, with LSSU’s bachelor’s degree building upon coursework and labs…

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Warriors Parade Raises Questions About COVID-19 Safety, Security – NBC Bay Area

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More than 100,000 fans are expected to descend on San Francisco Monday to celebrate the NBA champion Golden State Warriors during a victory parade, but that’s raising some questions about COVID-19 safety and security.

The good news is the parade is outdoors, where infectious disease experts have repeatedly said COVID-19 is far less transmissible.

“I think the most concerning part about the parade is not the parade itself, which is generally outdoors,” UCSF infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said. “It’s the pregame and the postgame, so all the parties that happen before and after, so crowded indoor settings, poor ventilation. Wear your mask.”

Chin-Hong said, so far, there have been no noticeable COVID-19 outbreaks connected to large outdoor events in the region.

For those fans choosing to ride BART into the city, masks are still required in the stations and on the trains.

San Francisco police will be taking steps to make the parade route safe and secure.

People heading to the parade in a cab or a rideshare should be prepared to be dropped off a few blocks away from the route.

Officers do encourage people to be aware of their surroundings.

“We’re going to have a lot of police officers on the footprint and around the venue,” SFPD Officer Robert Rueca said. “Feel free to flag us down, say hi. If you see something suspicious, say something.”

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Oakland, SF Security Officers Demand Workplace Protection – NBC Bay Area

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On Tuesday, more than 100 security officers from downtown Oakland and San Francisco rallied on Broadway in Oakland, demanding increased protection from their employers.

The guards work in office buildings and public facilities and they are asking their employers for recognition and to take responsibility through hazard pay and providing de-escalation training to deal with violent situations.

The security officers have experienced an increase in violent situations during the coronavirus pandemic linked to increased houselessness and the lack of needed treatment for mental illness.

“We need increased accountability from our employers in terms of what is the plan when you are dealing with a violent situation? How are our security officers supposed to handle situations with homelessness, with mental illness?” said Steve Boardman, communications director with Service Employees International Union-United Service Workers West, or SEIU-USWW.

There have been reports of violent robberies, being attacked by unhoused people when trying to clear them from an area, and violence and hostility as officers enforce COVID-19 protocols like the mask mandate.

“Officers have been attacked and assaulted and spit on for asking people to wear masks and enforcing pandemic rules,” Boardman said.

Boardman reported a security officer from San Francisco who was put in a coma for months after attempting to clear skateboarders from an area, as well as other confrontations leading to officers being hospitalized. One security officer was even killed on the job in Oakland.

The organization represents around 17,000 security officers statewide with a large concentration in downtown Oakland and downtown San Francisco. They are campaigning for the renewal of their contract and will be prioritizing increased protection.

In May, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) proposed a draft regulation to prevent workplace violence in all industries. “Cal/OSHA coming in to expand these regulations is right on time,” Boardman said, and he hopes they move forward with the regulations.

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San Francisco Safeway Increases Security Measures – NBC Bay Area

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Smash-and-grabs are not only impacting Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom and other pricey stores — they’re also impacting everyday shopping like Safeway and local restaurants.

At Safway at Market and Church in San Francisco, customers said it’s a common sight.

“The old self-checkout, people would just walk out without paying,” said shopper Jeff Lyons.

Management has reduced store hours, closed a main entrance, locked up most products, and installed fencing inside.

There is only one way in and one way out and the new layout is getting mixed reaction.

“It feels safer before, it was getting a little crazy,” said Lyons.

In a statement, Safeway says in part, “Like other local businesses, we are working on ways to curtail escalating theft to ensure the wellbeing of our employees and to foster a welcoming environment for our customers.”

Security guards are visible, and to prevent shopping cart theft not all of them are allowed outside.

Some say it doesn’t go far enough.

“I’m hoping they can close the doors to keep people from escaping,” said shopper Murray Heitzer.

He added that he wants thieves stopped in their tracks. He says he’s worried the store will be closed if the trend continues.

“Closing the store is gonna affect me personally,” said Heitzer.

Other businesses in the city are also experiencing theft.

At RT Rotisserie in Hayes Valley, someone broke in and stole the register at 4 a.m. Monday.

A post on Instagram said it was not the first time.

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