All those tiny scratches and marks just allow dirt and stains to set in.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors often secure felony domestic violence convictions in the state’s criminal courts in cases where the abuse results in more minor injuries, like scratches or bruising, Schultz, a former deputy attorney general with the California Department of Justice, said.
The autopsy report by the El Paso County Medical Examiner's Office found Lunas Campos' body showed signs of a struggle, including abrasions on his chest and knees.
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CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
The 55-year-old’s body showed signs of struggle, with the autopsy report noting abrasions on his chest and knees and hemorrhages on his neck, AP reported.
Sharp’s statement indicates that base pay will increase 5% across the board in the contract’s first year, with 4% bumps for each of the agreement’s final three years.
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Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
Who benefits most will depend on individual circumstances, but the biggest bumps are expected among middle-income households, families with children, workers with overtime or tip income, and some older taxpayers.
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