2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Prop 47 Reform Qualifies for November Ballot
It’s been 10 years since California voters passed Proposition 47, a criminal justice reform measure that downgraded a number of felonies – including drug possession and thefts of $950 or less – to
New Database Sheds Light on School 911 Calls
How often do schools place calls to local police? Which schools are most likely to call? And what kind of incidents are the cops most often responding to?
California Consulting Publishes Policing/Law Enforcement Grants
From furthering community policing to cold case investigations, these grants will help improve public safety in your community.
San Bruno Students Sickened by Tear Gas from Nearby Jail
String of Assaults Stokes Safety Fears on L.A. Metro
Officials want people to step up their use of public transit, but that’s a tough sell when riders keep getting attacked or killed.
Meet the Volunteers Escorting Students Through San Francisco’s Seedy Tenderloin
Being a parent is difficult no matter where you live, but it can be especially unnerving in San Francisco’s Tenderloin.
Fire and Emergency Services Grants Published by California Consulting
The following list of fire and emergency services grant opportunities was compiled by California Consulting, Inc.
California’s Safest Cities: Did Yours Make the List?
SafeWise has released a list of the 20 safest cities in the Golden State, based on the latest FBI statistics.
Lawsuit Accuses L.A. County of Bilking Contract Cities
The City of Lancaster has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, alleging overcharges for public safety services.