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Public Safety

Don’t Shoot! San Francisco Will Pay Criminals to Stop Gun Violence.

Tue, 09/07/2021 - 08:17 By Brittany M.

Leave it to San Francisco to come up with the perfect fodder for an evening segment on Fox News.

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SF Hikes Police Patrols Amid Rising Crime

Thu, 07/22/2021 - 09:44 By Brittany M.

San Francisco has deployed more than two dozen police officers to popular tourist destinations around the city in response to an increase in crime.

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Implementation of San Diego’s police accountability measure causes a stir

Tue, 07/13/2021 - 07:00 By Brittany M.
The measure sought to create distance from the city attorney. But the city attorney is the one who will write the law.
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Murder and mayhem plague LA's homeless communities

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 05:53 By Brittany M.
Homicides among LA’s homeless have increased alongside a larger rise in homicides countywide.
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The city that sends a drone to 911 calls

Tue, 05/25/2021 - 04:40 By Brittany M.
Chula Vista police say the first-of-its-kind program is tremendously beneficial for de-escalation purposes.
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NYPD Cancels Robo Dog After Social Justice Uproar

Tue, 05/18/2021 - 07:03 By Brittany M.

The New York Police Department has canceled a $94,000 contract with an artificial intelligence company that had developed a robotic version of man’s best friend.

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Want better policing at protests? The LAPD says it needs $67 million.

Thu, 04/29/2021 - 07:23 By Brittany M.
The Defund Police movement says it's an excuse for more money. 
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Santa Clarita, Beverly Hills Issue Votes of No Confidence in DA George Gascón

Thu, 03/18/2021 - 04:58 By Brittany M.
The votes come as organizers of a recall effort prepare to gather signatures. 
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Law Enforcement Officials Disturbed by Violent Robberies in LA

Thu, 03/11/2021 - 05:29 By Brittany M.
What accounts for the disturbing trend?
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33 Missing Children Rescued From Traffickers in Los Angeles

Wed, 02/03/2021 - 13:27 By Brittany M.
The effort was carried out by multiple law enforcement agencies, including the sheriff's departments of Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties. 
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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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