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Public Safety

West Hollywood Votes to Bring Back Sheriff’s Deputies

Tue, 05/23/2023 - 07:30 By Brittany M.

The move comes nearly one year after city leaders voted to cut the number of deputies who patrol the city.

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California is Becoming a Hotbed of Extremism and White Supremacy

Thu, 05/18/2023 - 07:05 By Brittany M.

A new report documents the rise and influence of hate and extremism in California.

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How Pico Rivera Plans to Crush Street Takeovers

Wed, 05/17/2023 - 16:30 By Brittany M.

Pico Rivera just passed one of the strictest anti-sideshow laws in the nation.

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Is a Serial Killer on the Loose in Davis?

Thu, 05/04/2023 - 09:18 By Brittany M.

It looks increasingly likely. 

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Newsom Calls in National Guard to Stem San Francisco's Drug Crisis

Thu, 04/27/2023 - 04:31 By Brittany M.
"The cavalry is coming!"
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Benicia City, School Officials Warn of Dangerous ‘La Migra’ Game

Mon, 04/03/2023 - 18:11 By Brittany M.

For 20 years, high school students in Benicia have been playing a dangerous game of tag known as “La Migra.” Senior students pose as immigration agents, then pursue and capture underclassmen for ‘deportation.’ 

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Should Santa Rosa Schools Bring Back Police?

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 07:39 By Brittany M.

After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, the Santa Rosa High School District joined a number of California school districts in suspending its policing program. Now, the school board is being rebuked by some parents and local police following serious incidents of violence.

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El Monte Passes Resolution Establishing Guidelines to Enforce Local Public Safety Laws

Tue, 02/14/2023 - 09:52 By Brittany M.

To address objective health, safety, and welfare concerns surrounding vendors, the City of El Monte takes steps to enforce public right-of-way obstructions and fire hazards.

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Move Over Fentanyl. Health Officials Fear Deadly New Opioid.

Tue, 02/14/2023 - 09:41 By Brittany M.

Isotonitazene (ISO) is 20 times more powerful than fentanyl and much less responsive to Narcan.

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California’s Terrifying Week of Gun Violence

Thu, 01/26/2023 - 08:18 By Brittany M.

Law enforcement officers across the state are on high alert following back-to-back mass shootings that claimed the lives of at least 18 people. 

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Campaigns & Elections

Santa Ana Considers Allowing Noncitizens to Vote
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Undocumented immigrants could be able to vote in Santa Ana municipal elections under a policy being…
Rancho Cordova to Adopt New Map for District Elections
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The Rancho Cordova City Council will take a major step next week toward finalizing a district-based…
Oakland Sees Another Election Mix-Up Involving Candidates for School Board
Thursday, August 24, 2023
A city error that almost disqualified the only two candidates from Oakland Unified’s District 5…
Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln Running for Congress
Thursday, July 20, 2023
In 2020, Stockton experienced a huge political upset when the Republican pastor of a local church,…
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer Launches Bid to Unseat Terra Lawson-Remer
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has announced his candidacy for the county’s Third District…

Comings & Goings

Merced Hires New City Manager
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Merced has selected a City Hall insider to serve as its next city manager. Scott McBride will take…
Santa Monica City Clerk to Retire
Monday, September 25, 2023
Santa Monica City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren will retire at the end of the year, concluding 29…
Santa Barbara County Sees More City Manager Retirements
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
At least two administrators from the Santa Barbara County area will vacate their positions this…
Laguna Beach Hires Interim City Manager
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Retired Irvine city manager Sean Joyce will take over as the interim city manager of Laguna Beach…
Manteca Hires New Director of Finance
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The City of Manteca has hired a new finance director. Shay Narayan, who currently serves as budget…
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