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Cities Used Federal COVID Relief to Fund Police, Records Show

04/12/2022 - 6:29 AM By Brittany M.

The money was supposed to fund testing sites, housing initiatives, healthcare workers’ salaries, and aid struggling businesses. But much of it was used to expand police departments.

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The Safest Cities in California in 2022

04/05/2022 - 9:49 AM By Brittany M.

For the third consecutive year, Danville, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Moorpark have made the top three. San Gabriel (#39) saw the biggest improvement, rising 32 spots since 2021.

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California’s Attorney General Says Props 47 and 57 May Have Led to an Increase in Crime

03/10/2022 - 8:25 AM By Brittany M.

A huge admission.

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criminal justice reform

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Fate of 500-Pound Black Bear, ‘Hank the Tank,’ Divides California Town

02/24/2022 - 6:44 AM By Brittany M.

Hank has been a very bad bear.

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UC Berkeley poll reveals grim attitudes toward crime, homelessness, and governance in the Golden State

02/21/2022 - 5:43 PM By Brittany M.

A new poll conducted by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies shows Californians have grown increasingly dissatisfied with qualify of life in the Golden State.

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SF police allegedly use rape victims’ DNA to tie them to crimes

02/17/2022 - 3:47 AM By Brittany M.

Police Chief Bill Scott says he is committed to ending the practice immediately.

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City Controller Candidate Physically Attacked Outside City Hall

02/14/2022 - 7:39 PM By Brittany M.

Public safety concerns have been growing for years around the Civic Center.

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Police urge caution after LA student is shot walking home from school

02/14/2022 - 7:27 PM By Brittany M.

“Is there an epidemic of high violence now affecting our students? Yes,” said Sgt. Rudy Perez.

Hamilton High School

Los Angeles Unified School District

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Stockton Firefighter Shot and Killed While Extinguishing Dumpster Fire

02/02/2022 - 7:45 PM By Brittany M.

Capt. Max Fortuna was a 21-year veteran of the department.

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The LA Train Theft Story Just Got Much Worse

02/01/2022 - 3:18 AM By Brittany M.

Gangs are stealing firearms from cargo trains in Los Angeles.

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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

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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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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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…