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Smile! Speed Cameras Could be Coming to a Town Near You.

10/17/2023 - 8:19 AM By Brittany M.
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Six California cities can begin installing speed cameras under a five-year pilot program authorized by the governor last week.

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Are You Picture Perfect? AB 994 And Posting Mugshots On Law Enforcement Social Media Accounts

10/17/2023 - 8:15 AM By Brittany M.
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Sacramento D.A. Sues City Over Homeless Encampments

09/20/2023 - 11:22 PM By Brittany Maldonado
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Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho has filed a lawsuit against the City of Sacramento over its handling of homelessness.

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Local Governments Awarded $270 Million to Fight Retail Theft

09/19/2023 - 9:53 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Some 50 localities are set to receive nearly $270 million in grants to help fight retail theft.

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Report Urges Oakland Mayor to Consider Reinstating Police Chief

09/19/2023 - 9:42 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A new report from retired California judge Maria P.

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New Lancaster Police Department Will Lend Sheriff’s Deputies a Helping Hand

09/19/2023 - 9:28 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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For the first time next year, Lancaster residents will see their own police officers patrolling city streets.

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Dog Owners Beware: Sea Slugs Washing Up On So Cal Beach May Not Be Safe

09/19/2023 - 9:13 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A peculiar creature has been washing up on Coronado shores and was recently spotted at Coronado Dog Beach. It's soft, dark in color, and several inches in length. 

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Cities Vie for New Recruits Amid Policing Shortage

09/12/2023 - 4:18 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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California cities have been grappling with a shortage of police officers for years now. To boost recruits, some cities are offering higher pay and attractive bonuses.

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Los Angeles to Crack Down on So-Called ‘Vanlords’

09/04/2023 - 7:29 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The rise in tent encampments is a well-known byproduct of Los Angeles’ homeless crisis. But tents aren’t the only unorthodox abodes exploding on L.A. streets.

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Three People Killed in Mass Shooting at Orange County Bar

08/24/2023 - 7:36 AM By Brittany M.
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The gunman was a retired sergeant from the Ventura Police Department.

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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…
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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
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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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