Huntington Beach Interim Police Chief Steps Down, Citing Divisiveness
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Vallejo City Council Declares Public Safety Emergency
Vallejo spokeswoman Christina Lee said the department faces “a crisis of legitimacy and trust” amid rising crime rates and an avalanche of police misconduct allegations.
Walnut Creek Settles With Family of Man Killed by Police
The City of Walnut Creek has settled a lawsuit with the family of a Black man who was slain by police in 2019. The family of 23-year-old Miles Hall will receive $4 million.
Lynwood City Manager On Leave After Post About Injured Deputies
Community Development Director Michelle Ramirez is serving as acting city manager.
Oakley Hires New Police Chief
The City of Oakley in Contra Costa County has tapped a La Habra police captain as its next police chief.
COVID-19 is the #1 Killer of On-Duty Police
182 officers have died in the line of duty so far this year. 101 of those deaths were from COVID-19.
La Mesa Police Chief to Retire
Vasquez was sworn in as chief in 2015. He was previously the assistant police chief of San Diego.
Police Union Dismisses Garcetti’s Plans to Shut Down Party Houses
"Mayor Garcetti wants to reimagine policing. He should send his civilian staff to turn off people's electricity & cut off their water."
LAPD Officer Dies From COVID-19
Los Angeles has lost its first active duty police officer to COVID-19. Valentin “Val” Martinez, an officer in the Mission division area of the San Fernando Valley, passed away Friday.
Police Will No Longer Make Traffic Stops Under Berkeley Proposal
Berkeley’s City Council has approved a package of police reform measures that would dramatically change law enforcement in the city.