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As California’s 911 Upgrade Lags, Lawmakers Push For Oversight

03/19/2026 - 5:49 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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For years, California has been working to modernize its 911 emergency system through the Next Generation 911 (NG911) project.

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California Officials Respond to Report of Potential Iranian Drone Threat

03/12/2026 - 10:11 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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ABC News reported Wednesday that the FBI has alerted California law enf

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California Consulting Publishes Fire and Emergency Services Grants

03/10/2026 - 8:55 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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These grants will help local governments strengthen wildfire prevention, emergency response capacity, and disaster preparedness.
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Two Men Face Charges After Fight with San Francisco Mayor’s Security Detail

03/10/2026 - 8:52 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Two men are set to be arraigned today on criminal charges after a physical altercation with members of San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s security detail.

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SafeWise Publishes 2026 List of California’s Safest Cities

02/17/2026 - 6:03 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The City of Danville has moved up SafeWise’s list of California’s safest cities. Last year, Danville ranked No. 2. The recently published rankings for 2026 put Danville in the No.

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Are Alhambra Police Cooperating With ICE? Review Launched After Viral Video.

01/29/2026 - 10:15 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Alhambra’s mayor says the city is formally reviewing a viral video and claims by a resident alleging cooperation between local police and federal immigration agents.

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End of Watch: Burbank Mourns Death of Heroic Police K-9

11/25/2025 - 9:38 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A makeshift memorial for a police K-9 who was shot and killed last weekend has been steadily growing outside Burbank Police headquarters.

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Fresno to Regulate Kratom; City and County Split on Specifics

11/20/2025 - 10:25 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Public officials in Fresno County agree there needs to be regulation of kratom — a widely accessible substance responsible for multiple deaths.

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New Online Portal Automates Gun Relinquishment Alerts in Los Angeles

11/13/2025 - 11:02 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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It just got a lot easier to notify the appropriate agencies when someone refuses to relinquish their guns in Los Angeles County. 

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Death of Beloved Bodega Cat Fuels Waymo Backlash in San Francisco

11/04/2025 - 10:21 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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San Francisco’s driverless taxis were already a subject of controversy.

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