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New Lancaster Police Department Will Lend Sheriff’s Deputies a Helping Hand

09/19/2023 - 9:28 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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For the first time next year, Lancaster residents will see their own police officers patrolling city streets.

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Cities Vie for New Recruits Amid Policing Shortage

09/12/2023 - 4:18 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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California cities have been grappling with a shortage of police officers for years now. To boost recruits, some cities are offering higher pay and attractive bonuses.

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City Council Approves Big Raises for LAPD

08/24/2023 - 7:27 AM By Brittany M.
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So much for “Defund the Police.”

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State Pumps the Breaks on Robo Taxis Following Back-to-Back Crashes in San Francisco

08/22/2023 - 9:39 AM By Brittany M.
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The first incident occurred Thursday just after 10 p.m. when a robo taxi collided with a fire truck that was responding to an emergency. 

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Ten East Bay Officers Indicted in Federal Probe

08/22/2023 - 9:19 AM By Brittany M.
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The allegations are frightening and appalling.

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City of Industry and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Unveil New Mental Evaluation Team (MET) Regional Training Facility

08/15/2023 - 9:13 AM By Brittany M.

LA County Sheriff Robert Luna will join Industry Mayor Cory Moss to unveil the over 5,000 sq. ft. training facility, equipped with three classrooms and interactive simulators to provide mental health training to members of LASD and members of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

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Study: 90% of California Wildfires Ignited by Humans

07/27/2023 - 6:21 AM By Brittany M.

Humans are directly responsible for around 90% of the state’s wildfires, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Wildland Fire.

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San Jose Mayor Meets With Concerned Students to Discuss Homeless Encampments Near School

06/01/2023 - 9:29 AM By Brittany M.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan met Tuesday with students from KIPP San Jose Collegiate to hear their concerns about a homeless encampment next to the school. 

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See Spot Run: LAPD Gets Its Robot Police Dog

05/25/2023 - 8:41 AM By Brittany M.

The quadrupled unmanned ground vehicle named “Spot” has set off a firestorm with civil rights advocates and some members of the dais.

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West Hollywood Votes to Bring Back Sheriff’s Deputies

05/23/2023 - 7:30 AM By Brittany M.

The move comes nearly one year after city leaders voted to cut the number of deputies who patrol the city.

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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…
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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
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The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
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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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