Week in Review: In Light of the Aurora Shooting, Is There a Link Between Pop-Culture and Violence?

Monday, July 16

: Legislators decided to suspend mandates that require local jurisdictions to keep the public informed. San Bruno's mayor and the president of the San Bruno Park School Board said they will continue to post agendas, even if not required.

Tuesday, July 17

: The grandmother of the 2-year-old boy who was killed in Friday's fire has died from injuries she suffered in the accident, an acquaintance said. A funeral was held for both victims on Friday, July 20.

Wednesday, July 18

: The San Mateo County grand jury recently concluded that having so many police dispatch centers throughout the county was "redundant" and not cost-effective.

: After getting through a test run, the new farmers' market, which has been operating at The Shops at Tanforan since May, got approval to continue to operate at the mall through the end of the year.

Thursday, July 19

There haven't been many significant traffic accidents recently. But residents have made it clear throughout this year that there are big problems at some intersections.

: The top leaders for Boy Scouts of America recently reaffirmed the organization's policy of excluding gay people, but a local Scout leader says that not everyone shares that same view.

Friday, July 20

: Robert Riechel discusses upcoming construction and events in San Bruno over the next few weeks.

: The recent tragedy, reportedly one of the deadliest in recent U.S. history, may change the public's view on safety in theaters, malls and schools. How do you feel about your personal safety in these places? Take the poll and tell us in the comments section.

Saturday, July 21

: Do you think there is a link between movie and video game violence and violent actions like the one in Aurora, Colo.? Take our poll and give us your thoughts in the comment section.