SANDAG Releases Annual Report on Crime. Here’s What it Shows.
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Shooting of 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall Becomes a Flashpoint in SF Mayor’s Race
Another high-profile crime rocked the San Francisco Bay over the holiday weekend, thrusting public safety issues back into the spotlight ahead of November’s mayoral election.
Marysville Mayor Allegedly Attacked in Broad Daylight by Unhoused Man
A man who allegedly sucker punched Marysville’s Mayor Chris Branscum and City Councilmember Dom Belza is due back in court on Sept.
$1,000 Stolen from Oakland City Council Candidate at Campaign Kickoff; Candidate Says Police Never Came.
A candidate for the Oakland City Council is out $1,000 after her donation bag was stolen by a woman outside her campaign kickoff event Sunday.
SmartAsset Ranks California’s Safest Suburbs
Palo Alto has been named the safest suburb in California by SmartAsset.
California City Voters Reject Public Safety Tax. What’s Next?
Voters in California City have rejected a special parcel tax measure that leaders said was necessary to maintain crucial city services — namely public safety.
Newsom Wants Oakland to Permit More Police Chases
For the past decade, the Oakland Police Department has adhered to a controversial policy allowing vehicle pursuits in strictly limited cases.
Sacramento City Attorney Reportedly Warned Target Not to Report Retail Theft
The Sacramento City Attorney’s Office is under fire for reportedly threatening to file nuisance charges against a Target retail store for excessive calls to police.
A Path to Safer Streets: How Long Beach's New Speed Camera Program Can Save Lives
By Erin Hoops, Car-Lite Long Beach
Prop 47 Reform Backers Accuse Newsom and Lawmakers of Dirty Tricks
Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders really don’t want voters to touch Prop 47.