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New Police Records Law Sparks Legal Challenges

01/21/2019 - 7:21 AM By Brittany M.

A new state law that has opened up years of police misconduct records to public disclosure is pitting law enforcement unions, local jurisdictions, and transparency advocates against one another in courtrooms across the state.

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Nevada City’s ‘Goat Fund Me’ Plan is a Stroke of Genius

01/21/2019 - 7:15 AM By Brittany M.

We all know goats are cute. But their charm is equally matched by their utility.

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Los Angeles Will Reform Controversial Pension Program

01/17/2019 - 6:35 AM By Brittany M.

A controversial retirement program that paid some L.A. public safety workers double toward the end of their careers is headed for change following a series of investigative reports by the Los Angeles Times.

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Davis Mourns Murder of 22-Year Old Cop

01/14/2019 - 8:07 PM By Brittany M.

Officer Natalie Corona was also the daughter of Colusa County Supervisor Jose Merced Corona.

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President Trump Again Threatens to Cut off California’s Disaster Funds

01/10/2019 - 6:03 AM By Brittany M.

He’s at it again.

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Inglewood’s Decision to Destroy Scores of Police Records Rattles Civil Rights Advocates

01/02/2019 - 7:36 AM By Brittany M.

The decision came just weeks before a new law would have required making them available to the public.

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Police Officer’s Death Reignites Sanctuary Debate

01/02/2019 - 7:29 AM By Brittany M.
“This is a criminal illegal alien with prior criminal activity that should have been reported to ICE."
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L.A. is America’s Second Most ‘Sinful’ City

12/03/2018 - 5:59 PM By Brittany M.

He’s making a list, he’s check it twice, he’s going to find out who’s naughty and nice.

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L.A. City Leaders Want the Murder of Homeless People to Be a Hate Crime

11/28/2018 - 1:36 PM By Brittany M.

The Los Angeles City Council has passed a resolution calling for the expansion of hate crimes to include housing status.

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Paradise Lost: Camp and Woolsey Fires Claim 44 Lives and an Entire Town

11/12/2018 - 10:19 PM By Brittany M.

Plus, a city councilman is hospitalized after trying to save his home.

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Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
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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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