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Public Safety

LAPD Officer Says “Swat Mafia” Creating Culture of Violence and Brutality

Tue, 08/11/2020 - 08:14 By Brittany M.

A SWAT officer with the Los Angeles Police Department has filed a civil lawsuit alleging a culture of violence and glorification of police brutality within the specialized unit.

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Amid Controversy, Vallejo Manager and Police Chief Warn Against ‘Defunding’ Police

Tue, 08/04/2020 - 08:25 By Brittany M.
The warning coincides with serious allegations by a Vallejo PD employee. 
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Police Will No Longer Make Traffic Stops Under Berkeley Proposal

Thu, 07/16/2020 - 09:46 By Brittany M.

Berkeley’s City Council has approved a package of police reform measures that would dramatically change law enforcement in the city.

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Coronavirus Plus Wildfire Season Could Spell Disaster

Tue, 07/14/2020 - 08:56 By Brittany M.
The nightmare scenario.
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Placentia Fire Begins Its First Shift

Tue, 07/07/2020 - 09:40 By Brittany M.
The Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department began its first shift on Wednesday, July 1.
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L.A. Moves Forward With Plan to Replace Some Police

Thu, 07/02/2020 - 08:40 By Brittany M.

The Los Angeles City Council has approved a motion to replace police officers with unarmed community responders for some non-violent calls.

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Lawmakers Face Pressure to Decouple Cannabis Tax Revenue, Policing

Tue, 06/23/2020 - 08:13 By Brittany M.

A public health advocacy group is calling on lawmakers to stop using cannabis tax revenue to expand law enforcement, citing two studies on racial bias in marijuana arrests.

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Big City Mayors Support Police Reforms

Thu, 06/11/2020 - 09:51 By Brittany M.

California’s big city mayors are pledging to overhaul policing amid nationwide protests sparked by the death of George Floyd.

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Changes Coming to LAPD Practices, Budget

Thu, 06/04/2020 - 10:31 By Brittany M.
The LAPD's budget increase is getting scrapped.
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First Inaugural Fire Academy Begins in Placentia

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 09:22 By Brittany M.
Graduation is scheduled for mid-June and they will take their oaths on July 1.
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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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