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Public Safety

Big Cities Grapple With Rising Hate

Thu, 01/26/2023 - 08:05 By Brittany M.

Hate crimes are on the rise in many metropolitan cities.

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Will Rob Bonta Push for Changes to Prop 57?

Thu, 10/27/2022 - 10:44 By Brittany M.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta may push for changes to a controversial criminal justice reform measure approved by voters in 2016.

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Rise in Aircraft Laser-Pointing Puts LA Neighborhoods at Risk

Thu, 09/08/2022 - 02:35 By Brittany M.

The Los Angeles Police Department reported 11 victims who had a laser pointed at them while in an aircraft in July 2022. That is the highest number of incidents in a single month for at least the past decade. 

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County Supervisor Blasts Oakland Leaders After Another Senseless Murder

Thu, 08/25/2022 - 10:56 By Brittany M.

"I am tired of paying high taxes and not getting core services; like public safety. It angers me! I wish you would get angry and say you are mad as hell, and you are not going to take it anymore. Lawlessness in Oakland must stop.”

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Hundreds of Cops Left the San Diego Police Department This Year

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 04:36 By Brittany M.

Most of them left for jobs at other departments.

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Riverside County Raises Policing Fees for Contract Cities

Mon, 05/16/2022 - 18:20 By Brittany M.
In addition to the deputy rate hikes, some cities will pay more for the facilities the sheriff’s personnel use.
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California’s Attorney General Says Props 47 and 57 May Have Led to an Increase in Crime

Thu, 03/10/2022 - 08:25 By Brittany M.
A huge admission.
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Governments Must Prepare for More Wildfires, UN Report Warns

Thu, 03/03/2022 - 07:55 By Brittany M.
The “Fire Ready Formula” also calls for elevating wildfires to the “same category of global humanitarian response as major earthquakes and floods.” It recommends stronger international safety standards for firefighters as well.
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Police urge caution after LA student is shot walking home from school

Mon, 02/14/2022 - 19:27 By Brittany M.
“Is there an epidemic of high violence now affecting our students? Yes,” said Sgt. Rudy Perez.
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The LA Train Theft Story Just Got Much Worse

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 03:18 By Brittany M.
Gangs are stealing firearms from cargo trains in Los Angeles.
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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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