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California is Becoming a Hotbed of Extremism and White Supremacy

05/18/2023 - 7:05 AM By Brittany M.

A new report documents the rise and influence of hate and extremism in California.

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How Pico Rivera Plans to Crush Street Takeovers

05/17/2023 - 4:30 PM By Brittany M.

Pico Rivera just passed one of the strictest anti-sideshow laws in the nation.

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Is a Serial Killer on the Loose in Davis?

05/04/2023 - 9:18 AM By Brittany M.

It looks increasingly likely. 

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Newsom Calls in National Guard to Stem San Francisco's Drug Crisis

04/27/2023 - 4:31 AM By Brittany M.
"The cavalry is coming!"
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Benicia City, School Officials Warn of Dangerous ‘La Migra’ Game

04/03/2023 - 6:11 PM By Brittany M.

For 20 years, high school students in Benicia have been playing a dangerous game of tag known as “La Migra.” Senior students pose as immigration agents, then pursue and capture underclassmen for ‘deportation.’ 

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Should Santa Rosa Schools Bring Back Police?

03/21/2023 - 7:39 AM By Brittany M.

After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, the Santa Rosa High School District joined a number of California school districts in suspending its policing program. Now, the school board is being rebuked by some parents and local police following serious incidents of violence.

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El Monte Passes Resolution Establishing Guidelines to Enforce Local Public Safety Laws

02/14/2023 - 9:52 AM By Brittany M.

To address objective health, safety, and welfare concerns surrounding vendors, the City of El Monte takes steps to enforce public right-of-way obstructions and fire hazards.

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Move Over Fentanyl. Health Officials Fear Deadly New Opioid.

02/14/2023 - 9:41 AM By Brittany M.

Isotonitazene (ISO) is 20 times more powerful than fentanyl and much less responsive to Narcan.

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California’s Terrifying Week of Gun Violence

01/26/2023 - 8:18 AM By Brittany M.

Law enforcement officers across the state are on high alert following back-to-back mass shootings that claimed the lives of at least 18 people. 

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Big Cities Grapple With Rising Hate

01/26/2023 - 8:05 AM By Brittany M.

Hate crimes are on the rise in many metropolitan cities.

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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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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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