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David Downey
Dave is a general assignment reporter based in Riverside, writing about a wide variety of topics ranging from drones and El Nino to trains and wildfires. He has worked for five newspapers in four states: Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona and California. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Colorado State University in 1981. Loves hiking, tennis, baseball, the beach, the Lakers and golden retrievers. He is from the Denver area.
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California teacher placed on leave after mimicking Native Americans during math class
The instructor was seen in a video chanting "SohCahToa" repeatedly and waving her arms in a chopping motion after mentioning "tomahawks."