McFarland Leaders Renew Push to Kill City’s Library
The quest to turn McFarland’s only community library into a police station may be terrible PR, but city officials say it’s critical to public safety.
Fresno Principal Charged After Pushing Special Needs Student to the Ground
Scrutiny has turned to the Fresno Police Department's actions after the incident.
Mountain Lion Shooting Sparks Feud Between Oakland Zoo and Hollister Police
A war of words broke out between the Hollister Police Department and the Oakland Zoo this week following the death of a mountain lion who was shot after entering a residential neighborhood.
Hundreds of Cops Left the San Diego Police Department This Year
Most of them left for jobs at other departments.
Woodland Police Respond After Proud Boys Storm Local Drag Show
Police in Woodland, California responded to a chaotic scene outside a lounge on Friday night as members of the Proud Boys tried to force their way into an all-ages drag show while shouting anti-gay
Ex-OC Cops Accused of Kidnapping as Part of Illegal Bounty Hunting Scheme
One of the officers had previously been charged with filing a false police report in connection with a DUI case involving former Fullerton city manager Joseph Felz.
Police Departments Will Halt License Plate Data Sharing
A legal settlement in Marin County has convinced some San Diego County law enforcement agencies to end their sharing of license plate reader data.
Ex-Police Chief Wins Whistleblower Case Against Oakland
A nine-member jury has determined that former Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was unlawfully fired in retaliation for speaking out against alleged corruption by members of the Civilian Police Commission. Kirkpatrick has been awarded $337,635 in damages.
This city wants to turn its only library into a police station. People aren’t having it.
City leaders say increased crime has necessitated a larger space for the police department, and they don't have the money to build a new station.
Councilman Confronts Officer for Blasting Disney Songs in His Neighborhood
"This is my district. I’m embarrassed that this is how you’re treating my neighbors. There’s children here. Have some respect for my community."