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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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Activists Want El Monte Police to Protect Them From ICE

02/12/2026 - 11:58 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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With federal immigration agents accused of using aggressive tactics against the public, local law enforcement agencies are increasingly finding themselves caught in the middle.

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E-Bike Safety Crackdown Expands Across San Diego County

12/23/2025 - 10:15 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A growing number of San Diego cities are opting to restrict the use of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, by minors.

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Kern County to Absorb California City Fire Department

12/18/2025 - 10:34 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Beginning January 1, 2026, fire services in California City will be handled by the Kern County Fire Department (KCFD).

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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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Police Staffing Shortages Cause Loss of Officers at Natomas Unified

11/04/2025 - 10:18 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The Natomas Unified School District will lose its school resource officers in January because of a staffing shortage at the Sacramento Police Department.

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CHP to Increase Patrols On Halloween

10/30/2025 - 8:16 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Halloween falls on a Friday this year and, while that means more fun, it also means more potential danger.

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Newsom to Expand ‘Crime Suppression Teams’ Across California 

09/02/2025 - 10:05 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of “crime suppression teams” on Thursday amid a public battle over California’s public safety image.

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Solano Supervisors Delay Vote on Vallejo Policing Contract

06/26/2025 - 11:02 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The Solano County Board of Supervisors was set to vote Tuesday on a contract between the sheriff’s department and the City of Vallejo for policing services.

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With Masks and Pointed Guns, Officials Say ICE is Sowing Chaos on City Streets

06/26/2025 - 10:43 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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As the Trump administration ramps up its deportation efforts, there is growing unease abo

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Comings & Goings

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
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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
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East
Thursday, March 5, 2026
A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…

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