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San Jose Approves Drone Pilot Program

Thu, 08/13/2015 - 05:15 By Brittany M.

In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the San Jose City Council approved a first-ever drone pilot program for the city’s police department.

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Los Angeles City Council Moves Forward With Gun Storage Regulations

Mon, 08/10/2015 - 22:31 By Brittany M.

The Los Angeles City Council doubled down on recent efforts to tighten gun regulations last Tuesday, giving preliminary approval to new requirements for the proper storage of handguns in homes.

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Burbank City Council Rejects Police Body Cameras

Mon, 08/03/2015 - 23:56 By Brittany M.

A proposal which would have strapped 160 body cameras on Burbank police officers has been rejected by the city council due to cost concerns.

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Authorities Locate Two Missing Special Olympics Athletes

Mon, 08/03/2015 - 23:50 By Brittany M.

Monday was another day of rejoicing for the Special Olympics community, as two missing participants were safely located just hours apart and a few hundred miles from each other.

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Los Angeles City Council Approves Ban on High-Capacity Magazines

Thu, 07/30/2015 - 05:51 By Brittany M.

Despite fierce legal threats from national gun rights groups, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to prohibit the possession of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.

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Hayward Police Mourn Death of Fellow Officer

Thu, 07/23/2015 - 05:59 By Brittany M.

Sgt. Scott Lunger, 48, of Brentwood, California was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop early Wednesday morning.

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Looking Into ‘Sanctuary Cities’ After the Pier 14 Shooting

Tue, 07/14/2015 - 14:49 By JIngram

The idea of the ‘Sanctuary City’ dates back to the 1980s.

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Los Angeles Officials Address Rise in Crime

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 20:28 By Brittany M.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Police Chief Charlie Beck addressed the city’s rising crime rate Wednesday, calling it an “unacceptable” development and “bad news” for the city.

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San Diego Signs Onto Vision Zero Program

Thu, 06/25/2015 - 11:46 By JIngram

If all goes according to plan, the city will reach zero traffic-related deaths by 2025.

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L.A. Police Commission: One of Two Officers At Fault in Ezell Ford Shooting

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 06:03 By Brittany M.

The Los Angeles Police Commission has reached a mixed conclusion regarding the 2014 shooting death of 25-year-old Ezell Ford.

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Santa Ana Considers Allowing Noncitizens to Vote
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Merced Hires New City Manager
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Merced has selected a City Hall insider to serve as its next city manager. Scott McBride will take…
Santa Monica City Clerk to Retire
Monday, September 25, 2023
Santa Monica City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren will retire at the end of the year, concluding 29…
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At least two administrators from the Santa Barbara County area will vacate their positions this…
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Retired Irvine city manager Sean Joyce will take over as the interim city manager of Laguna Beach…
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The City of Manteca has hired a new finance director. Shay Narayan, who currently serves as budget…
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