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State Auditor Releases Report on Prop 47 Impacts

07/30/2024 - 10:08 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The California State Auditor has released a report on Prop 47, the controversial criminal justice reform measure adopted by voters te

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Prop 47 Reform Qualifies for November Ballot

06/13/2024 - 9:21 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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It’s been 10 years since California voters passed Proposition 47, a criminal justice reform measure that downgraded a number of felonies – including drug possession and thefts of $950 or less – to

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California Tops Worst Cities for Retail Theft

11/09/2023 - 9:04 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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We’ve all seen the videos of people stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from California department stores.

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California’s Attorney General Says Props 47 and 57 May Have Led to an Increase in Crime

03/10/2022 - 8:25 AM By Brittany M.
A huge admission.
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UC Berkeley poll reveals grim attitudes toward crime, homelessness, and governance in the Golden State

02/21/2022 - 5:43 PM By Brittany M.

A new poll conducted by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies shows Californians have grown increasingly dissatisfied with qualify of life in the Golden State.

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Violent Crime Drops in Some Major California Cities

01/07/2019 - 10:50 AM By Brittany M.

New figures show a decrease in violent crime in 2018 in the cities of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Oakland.

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California Police Chiefs Association Urges Cities to Support Public Safety Fix

02/08/2018 - 5:54 AM By Brittany M.

A call to action for all elected officials interested in reducing crime in their cities.

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Local officials across California are increasingly caught between state housing mandates and…

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Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager
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Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
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