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Public Safety

FBI Warns of Possible Attacks at All 50 State Capitols

Tue, 01/12/2021 - 09:56 By Brittany M.
The FBI is establishing command posts to coordinate with law enforcement in Sacramento.
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Union City Police Receive State Grant to Increase Traffic Safety

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 17:55 By Brittany M.

Police in Union City are getting help from California’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help bring the number of traffic fatalities down.

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City and County of Los Angeles Partner On New Mental Health Program

Tue, 11/03/2020 - 07:50 By Brittany M.

On Jan 1, the city and county of Los Angeles will partner on a new pilot program to aid individuals in need of emergency mental health assistance.

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City and County of Los Angeles Partner On New Mental Health Program

Tue, 11/03/2020 - 07:50 By Brittany M.

On Jan 1, the city and county of Los Angeles will partner on a new pilot program to aid individuals in need of emergency mental health assistance.

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L.A. Homicides Up 20%

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 04:45 By Brittany M.
There were 239 murders between January and September of this year. During the same time period in 2019, 199 people were murdered. The overall crime rate fell by 9.7%.
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Vallejo City Council Declares Public Safety Emergency

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 05:56 By Brittany M.
Vallejo spokeswoman Christina Lee said the department faces “a crisis of legitimacy and trust” amid rising crime rates and an avalanche of police misconduct allegations.
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CalMatters: Senior Citizens are Disproportionately Impacted by Wildfires

Thu, 10/01/2020 - 04:43 By Brittany M.
Senior citizens are disproportionately represented in fire-prone areas. 
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COVID-19 is the #1 Killer of On-Duty Police

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 09:12 By Brittany M.
182 officers have died in the line of duty so far this year. 101 of those deaths were from COVID-19.
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California Lawmakers Consider Police Reform Bills

Thu, 08/27/2020 - 05:52 By Brittany M.
Police officer accountability is a key ingredient for systemic reform. On that front, California is leading the way.
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Police Union Dismisses Garcetti’s Plans to Shut Down Party Houses

Thu, 08/13/2020 - 08:44 By Brittany M.
"Mayor Garcetti wants to reimagine policing. He should send his civilian staff to turn off people's electricity & cut off their water."
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Campaigns & Elections

Santa Ana Considers Allowing Noncitizens to Vote
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Undocumented immigrants could be able to vote in Santa Ana municipal elections under a policy being…
Rancho Cordova to Adopt New Map for District Elections
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The Rancho Cordova City Council will take a major step next week toward finalizing a district-based…
Oakland Sees Another Election Mix-Up Involving Candidates for School Board
Thursday, August 24, 2023
A city error that almost disqualified the only two candidates from Oakland Unified’s District 5…
Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln Running for Congress
Thursday, July 20, 2023
In 2020, Stockton experienced a huge political upset when the Republican pastor of a local church,…
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer Launches Bid to Unseat Terra Lawson-Remer
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has announced his candidacy for the county’s Third District…

Comings & Goings

Santa Barbara County Sees More City Manager Retirements
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
At least two administrators from the Santa Barbara County area will vacate their positions this…
Laguna Beach Hires Interim City Manager
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Retired Irvine city manager Sean Joyce will take over as the interim city manager of Laguna Beach…
Manteca Hires New Director of Finance
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The City of Manteca has hired a new finance director. Shay Narayan, who currently serves as budget…
City Manager Shohreh Dupuis Parts Ways With Laguna Beach
Monday, August 28, 2023
The City of Laguna Beach has announced a “mutually-agreed upon” separation with Shohreh Dupuis, who…
Benicia Taps Next City Manager
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Benicia’s city council has promoted its interim city manager to the permanent role.  Mario…
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