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California
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

California Cracks Down on Luxury Car Registration Loopholes

High auto insurance rates and taxes drive some citizens to creatively handle vehicle registration, often leading to ethically dubious practices.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

San Bernardino Police slammed handcuffed teen to the ground, lawsuit alleges

An 18-year-old woman sued San Bernardino police for alleged excessive force during an arrest, resulting in serious injuries and false accusations.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

Commentary: Bondi and Noem were incompetent. But that's not the only reason they're gone

The purging of women from Trump's administration reflects a broader erosion of women's equality in the U.S.
#california
fromKqed
1 day ago
US Elections

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
19 hours ago

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues Pres. Trump over mail-in voting executive order

California challenges Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, claiming it is unconstitutional and threatens election integrity.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

California's top lawyer explains why he hasn't sued Kalshi like Nevada and Arizona

California's Attorney General emphasizes state sovereignty in regulating prediction markets amid ongoing legal battles across the US.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are considering bills to reduce barriers for condominium construction, addressing deposit limits and construction defect liability.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
US Elections
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
1 day ago
Mission District

S.F. probation department's new van hits the streets

The San Francisco probation department's mobile unit aims to assist homeless individuals on probation with essential services and resources.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Driver who killed family of 4 in West Portal sentenced to probation by San Francisco judge

An 80-year-old driver received probation and community service for killing a family of four in a crash in San Francisco.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. probation department's new van hits the streets

The San Francisco probation department's mobile unit aims to assist homeless individuals on probation with essential services and resources.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
#speed-cameras
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago
East Bay (California)

Speed cameras in Oakland are real now...on the podcast

Oakland's speed camera warning period revealed critical speeding hotspots and will lead to further safety measures.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago
Los Angeles

Speeders beware: 125 traffic cameras are coming to L.A., along with hefty fines. What you need to know

Los Angeles will install 125 speed cameras to combat speeding and reduce traffic fatalities in school zones and high-accident areas.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
#homicide
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

fromSFGATE
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

Married Bay Area man accused of 3rd killing to be with girlfriend

fromsfist.com
2 days ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

fromSFGATE
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

Married Bay Area man accused of 3rd killing to be with girlfriend

Education
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYC Sheriff Supervisor Says Reassigned Over Background Checks

A senior investigator was removed for refusing to compromise on background checks for sheriff's academy recruits amid a hiring surge.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Grenade deaths of L.A. County deputies involved 'willful' safety violations, state finds

A California Division of Occupational Safety and Health investigation into the July 18 blast resulted in eight citations and more than $350,000 in fines, according to records from the state agency reviewed by The Times.
Los Angeles
US news
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

FAA changes air safety rule after near miss at Calif. airport

The FAA has changed regulations, requiring air traffic controllers to use radar for separation between helicopters and airplanes to prevent collisions.
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Former executive director of San Francisco city department arrested

Davis allegedly directed more than $4.5 million to Collective Impact from the Dream Keeper Initiative, a city program that distributes arts and culture grants to the Black community, the DA said.
Non-profit organizations
Cars
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs over seat belt defect

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs due to improperly welded seat belt anchors, posing safety risks during collisions.
San Francisco
fromKqed
5 days ago

San Francisco Leaders Propose New Law Requiring Police to ID ICE Agents | KQED

San Francisco's sanctuary city policy enhances public safety and trust by limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration operations.
#sheryl-davis
fromsfist.com
6 days ago
Fundraising

Sheryl Davis, Human Rights Commission Director and Dream Keeper Chief Under Breed, Arrested on Felony Charges

fromsfist.com
2 days ago
Mission District

Day Around the Bay: Sheryl Davis Delays Arraignment, Plans to Plead Not Guilty

Fundraising
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Sheryl Davis, Human Rights Commission Director and Dream Keeper Chief Under Breed, Arrested on Felony Charges

Sheryl Davis faces criminal charges for misappropriation of public funds and perjury amid ethics violations related to her role in city initiatives.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Sheryl Davis Delays Arraignment, Plans to Plead Not Guilty

Sheryl Davis plans to plead not guilty to charges of misappropriating $4.6 million in city funds, delaying her arraignment until May 6.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

S.F. ex-human rights boss Sheryl Davis pleads not guilty, postpones arraignment

Sheryl Davis faces felony charges for misappropriating funds and plans to plead not guilty on May 6.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Santa Clara County sheriff reports drop in use of force cases - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office reports a year-over-year decline in use of force incidents, with 603 reported in 2025.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's Absence From Board of Supervisors Follows Investigation Into Leaked Memo

Jackie Fielder's office is under investigation for leaking a confidential memo regarding the controversial RESET Center approved by the Board of Supervisors.
#immigration
fromMission Local
2 days ago
US politics

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago
US politics

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
US politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Man dies after group fight in Concord elementary school parking lot, police say

A man died following a group fight in a school parking lot during an after school program.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Oakland made a big financial mistake failing to collect business taxes, audit finds

Oakland failed to collect owed business taxes, exacerbating financial crises and limiting revenue needed for essential services.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Law enforcement watchdogs get more teeth when seeking records after state court ruling

Civilian oversight bodies in California can now subpoena law enforcement records during whistleblower investigations, enhancing transparency.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump announces fraud' crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California

Donald Trump announced a crackdown on fraud in Democratic states, appointing JD Vance as fraud czar, with arrests already made in California.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Park a Tesla In This Company's Lot and You Might Get a Ticket - Or Worse

At Stellantis headquarters, driving a company car gets you the best parking spots - but driving anything else can get you the boot. When the Jeep parent company ordered employees back to the office five days a week at its Auburn Hills, Michigan campus, workers discovered that parking a Tesla or Hyundai in a spot reserved for Stellantis vehicles could earn them a ticket from security.
Cars
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

S.F. Judge Decides Utterly Reckless Driving is Not a Serious Crime - Streetsblog San Francisco

Judge Chan's ruling allows Mary Fong Lau to avoid jail time despite causing a fatal accident, raising concerns about accountability for reckless driving.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Former SF human rights commissioner, nonprofit executive director arrested, DA Jenkins says

Sheryl Davis and James Spingola face multiple charges for financial conflicts of interest related to city contracts exceeding $8.5 million.
UK news
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 weeks ago

Almost 40,000 people had their Swedish driving licence revoked in 2025

Sweden revoked 39,949 driving licences in 2025, a 3.2% increase from 2024, with the highest number on record excluding pandemic years, primarily due to speeding and traffic violations.
fromKqed
5 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
#public-defender
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Judge fines San Francisco public defender for contempt after he refuses to take new cases

San Francisco's public defender was fined for rejecting cases due to overwhelming workload and insufficient staffing, impacting the justice system.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Lefty SF Supervisor had been absent for several weeks before her leave of absence was made public

"She wants to regain stable health so she can thoughtfully and responsibly consider her options," her office told ABC7 Eyewitness News in a statement announcing her leave of absence and addressing the condition of her mental health.
Mission District
#voting-rights
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago
East Bay (California)

Supreme Court could ban counting of late arriving mail-in ballots

California's law allows counting ballots postmarked by Election Day, but the Supreme Court may overturn this, affecting millions of voters.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago
US Elections

Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in ballots; California leaders say they'll fight

President Trump signed an executive order imposing federal controls on mail-in voting, claiming it addresses fraud concerns.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in ballots; California leaders say they'll fight

President Trump signed an executive order imposing federal controls on mail-in voting, claiming it addresses fraud concerns.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

California Gaming Assoc. sues over state-proposed restrictions to player-dealer games in card rooms

The California Gaming Association is suing to block new rules that threaten card rooms' operations and revenue.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Former ally of ex-sheriff sues county over rumors

A former assistant has sued ex-San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus over alleged drug use and inappropriate conduct during her campaign.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Opinion: School board member secretly investigated by district employees and district's lawyers

The Palo Alto school district conducted a secret investigation on board member Rowena Chiu, which raised concerns about governance and accountability.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

San Leandro police chief investigated for hit and run: Here's why she hasn't been charged

Daffani Ryan described the moment of impact, stating, 'Like a shotgun. Oh, yeah. It was really-, it scared me. We got off at the next exit so that I can calm down.'
California
US Elections
fromKqed
3 days ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Third homicide charge added for NorCal double murder suspect, prosecutors say

Howard Wang faces a third murder charge for the 2024 killing of Chengli Li, with potential life imprisonment if convicted.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: 16 Vehicles Involved in Bay Bridge Sideshow Seized, Impounded

CHP seized 16 vehicles and impounded them for 30 days following a reckless sideshow on the Bay Bridge that blocked all westbound lanes during Christmas.
California
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

California sheriff's department to utilize Batman-like gadget to halt car chases

Riverside County Sheriff's Department will use the Grappler device to safely stop fleeing vehicles, inspired by Batman's gadgets.
#vehicular-manslaughter
SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Driver accused of killing family of 4 at West Portal won't face jail time

An 80-year-old driver received two years of probation for killing a family of four in a bus stop crash.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Driver accused of killing family of 4 at West Portal won't face jail time

An 80-year-old driver received two years of probation for killing a family of four in a bus stop crash.
California
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Napa Co. multi-car crash victims ID'd; driver arrested on suspicion of DUI: CHP

Three women died and six were injured in a DUI-related crash on Silverado Trail in Napa County.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Woman, 80, receives probation and no jail time over San Francisco crash that killed four

An 80-year-old woman received probation and community service for a crash that killed a family of four, with no jail time imposed.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

13K immigrant truck drivers lose California licenses

California canceled 13,000 immigrant truck drivers' licenses due to new federal rules restricting eligibility based on legal status, creating severe economic hardship for workers and the transportation industry.
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Vallejo Man Arrested for DUI In Napa Crash That Killed Three, Sent Four to Hospital

The driver of a southbound Mitsubishi crashed head-on into a northbound Toyota sedan after side-swiping another vehicle, resulting in a mass casualty event.
California
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Civil Grand Jury Report Raises Questions About Yolo County Officials' Handling of Fireworks Facility

The report states, 'Inexplicably, no code enforcement occurred, even though all dangerous fireworks had been banned by ordinance throughout rural Yolo County since 2001.' This lack of oversight allowed the fireworks businesses to expand unchecked, culminating in the deadly explosion.
California
SF parents
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

School district cites plate-reader data to deny enrollment

A Chicago school district uses license plate reader data to challenge student residency claims, denying enrollment based on vehicle sightings at out-of-district addresses.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

"Stop Super Speeders Act" Takes Aim at California's Most Dangerous Drivers - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2276 would require high-speed offenders to install active intelligent speed assistance devices in vehicles as a condition of regaining driving privileges through a statewide pilot program.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Felon Leads Authorities on Wrong-Way Pursuit With Four Flat Tires on East Bay Highway

The driver ran over spike strips at Hercules Avenue and San Pablo Avenue, puncturing all four tires, but continued driving 30 to 40 mph the wrong way on surface streets.
California
California
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

California Cracking Down On Supercar Owners Illegally Using Montana License Plates - Above the Law

California is cracking down on residents using Montana LLC registrations to evade sales taxes and emissions rules on luxury vehicles.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Trump administration says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures

American families should have confidence that our school bus and truck drivers are following every letter of the law and that starts with receiving proper training before getting behind the wheel, Duffy said.
US news
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California used faulty DUI tests for nearly 10 years, state Justice Department says

A California medical supply company provided faulty urinalysis test kits to the state for nearly a decade, potentially inflating DUI suspect results across multiple jurisdictions.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Carpool lane cheater fail: 'Nice try - but jackets don't count,' CHP says

A California Highway Patrol officer caught a driver using a jacket wrapped around a passenger seat headrest to illegally use the carpool lane, resulting in a citation exceeding $400.
California
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Ex-CHP officer faces murder charges in explosive crash that killed 4

A former CHP officer and a woman driving under the influence face murder charges for a fatal I-605 crash that killed four people through a chain of collisions.
Law
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 month ago

How California DMV investigates medical suspensions of a driver's license

When the DMV receives a report of a condition affecting driving, it investigates and may suspend a license pending reexamination; vision exams may be required.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

What to know about the rules for officers firing at a moving vehicle

ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good during a Minneapolis vehicle confrontation; federal guidance restricts shooting at moving vehicles absent an imminent deadly threat.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

New CA Law will Stop Sheriffs from Medically Examining Deaths in Their Own Jails

California's Assembly Bill 1108 requires independent medical examiners to investigate all custody deaths, eliminating sheriffs' conflict of interest in overseeing investigations into deaths occurring under their watch.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Cops Have to Treat Marijuana in Your Car Differently After New California Supreme Court Ruling | KQED

"We hold that at a minimum, to constitute a violation of (the open container law), marijuana in a vehicle must be of a usable quantity, in imminently usable condition, and readily accessible to an occupant," wrote Associate Justice Goodwin Liu in a unanimous opinion. Loose marijuana found on a car's floorboards is like spilled beer, the court ruled.
Law
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Department of Justice asks judge to pause California's mask ban on federal officers

The Department of Justice seeks a federal injunction to block California's ban on federal officers wearing masks, arguing it unlawfully interferes with federal enforcement and officer safety.
fromKqed
1 month ago

These California Trucking Schools Broke State Laws. Regulators Couldn't Do Anything About It | KQED

The sudden closure derailed his career plans. A trucking job was a path forward, he said, a way to earn a better living than his current rotation of gig jobs, such as putting up blinds and detailing cars. He had quit working, paid about $2,000 in tuition and fees to attend the trucking school and was hiring a babysitter to take care of his two kids so he could attend class for a few hours each day.
California
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Millions of Californians had this placard. Then the DMV cracked down.

California DMV's enforcement reforms and sting operations sharply reduced disabled parking placard abuse and related citations statewide.
California
fromABC30 Fresno
2 months ago

CA loses $160M in federal funds for delayed cancellation of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses

Federal government withheld $160 million from California for delaying cancellation of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses held by immigrants.
California
fromwww.timesheraldonline.com
2 months ago

California drivers: Drive 100+ mph, possibly lose your license

California's DMV and CHP launched a one-year FAST pilot forwarding all 100+ mph CHP citations to the DMV for possible suspension or revocation of driving privileges.
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

California agency tasked with scrutinizing jail deaths hasn't completed a single review

A state office created in 2024 to scrutinize local investigations into jail deaths has yet to complete a single review of the more than 150 people who have died in custody in California's county jails over the past year-and-a-half. That's because it hasn't received the records needed to fully analyze the deaths, according to the Board of State and Community Corrections, a regulatory body appointed by the governor to oversee the state's jails and juvenile halls.
California
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area police officer decertified after 2 DUIs

Former Novato officer Kendrick Pilegaard had his law enforcement certification revoked after multiple DUI convictions and extremely high blood-alcohol levels while carrying alcohol and a firearm.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

California drivers: Drive 100+ mph, possibly lose your license

Under the new pilot, every driver cited by the CHP for exceeding 100 mph will have their citation automatically forwarded to the DMV's Driver Safety Branch, no matter their prior record. The DMV will review the case and the driver's history to determine next steps, which could include suspension or even revocation of driving privileges. This administrative process can proceed independently of any court conviction.
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