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Newsom Deploys CHP Officers to Crime-Ridden East Bay

02/08/2024 - 10:08 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he is sending 120 California Highway Patrol officers to Alameda County and Oakland.

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More Oakland Businesses Shut Their Doors Because of Crime

02/05/2024 - 5:25 PM By Brittany Maldonado
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More businesses are leaving Oakland because of rising crime.

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School District Denied Police Access to Four Students Accused of Attempted Murder

01/30/2024 - 9:25 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A Northern California school district is facing tough questions after denying police access to four students suspected in an attempted homicide.

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In and Out: How a Fast Food Restaurant Became the Embodiment of Oakland’s Safety Woes

01/23/2024 - 10:15 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Fast food burger chain In-N-Out has announced the closure of its Oakland location because of rising crime.

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Once America’s Murder Capital, East Palo Alto is Now One of the Safest Places to Be. What Changed?

01/11/2024 - 10:08 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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This month, the East Palo Alto Police Department announced that there were exactly zero homicides committed in the city in 2023. It’s an extraordinary feat, given the situation three decades ago.

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CA Wildfires May be Transforming Natural Compounds into Cancer-Causing Toxins

12/14/2023 - 8:23 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications suggests California’s wildfires may be turning benign, naturally-occu

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Violence and Property Crime on the Rise in California, FBI Data Show

10/24/2023 - 10:13 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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California experienced a 3.7% increase in violent crime last year, despite a 1.7% decrease nationwide.

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Public Safety Hangs in the Balance as Negotiations Between Willows and Sheriff's Office Hit Stalemate

10/10/2023 - 8:28 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A contract dispute between the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Willows could soon leave city residents without many policing services.

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Zero-Bail Takes Effect in L.A. County. What Will the Impact Be on Cities?

10/03/2023 - 9:28 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A controversial zero-bail policy took effect in Los Angeles County on Sunday, October 1.

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Report Urges Oakland Mayor to Consider Reinstating Police Chief

09/19/2023 - 9:42 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A new report from retired California judge Maria P.

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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
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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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A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…

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