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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.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

VIDEO: San Leandro officers 'dump' homeless man in Oakland; I-Team questions PD supervisor

San Leandro police handcuffed a homeless man and abandoned him in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
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.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

VIDEO: San Leandro officers 'dump' homeless man in Oakland; I-Team questions PD supervisor

San Leandro police handcuffed a homeless man and abandoned him in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
#california
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

Rough & Tumble, founded by Jack Kavanagh, is California's longest-running unbiased news aggregator, focusing on trust and simplicity.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
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
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats in California face unprecedented uncertainty in the gubernatorial race, risking their long-held control amid voter dissatisfaction.
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.
#homelessness
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
#shooting
Brooklyn
fromNewsNation
4 days ago

Baby shot to death in Brooklyn: NYPD

A 7-month-old baby was shot and killed in a suspected gang-related incident in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNewsNation
4 days ago

Baby shot to death in Brooklyn: NYPD

A 7-month-old baby was shot and killed in a suspected gang-related incident in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
#los-angeles
Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
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.
#bronx
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

NYPD detectives probing Bronx murder seeking doorbell camera video end up with confession instead

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx, and the suspect confessed to the crime when approached by police.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Two Bronx shootings in one hour leave pair of men dead as borough continues to be rocked by gun violence in 2026 | amNewYork

Two men were shot dead in separate incidents in the Bronx on April 2, 2026.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

NYPD detectives probing Bronx murder seeking doorbell camera video end up with confession instead

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx, and the suspect confessed to the crime when approached by police.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Two Bronx shootings in one hour leave pair of men dead as borough continues to be rocked by gun violence in 2026 | amNewYork

Two men were shot dead in separate incidents in the Bronx on April 2, 2026.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Boy, 14, shot dead and teens arrested for murder

A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Woolwich, prompting a murder investigation and three arrests.
#speed-cameras
Higher education
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

These California high schools defy typical UC admissions patterns

California's UC acceptance rates for in-state applicants reached a nine-year high, with Mission High School leading in UC Berkeley admissions.
#bullying
NYC parents
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Child arrested after horrific bullying attack left schoolgirl, 12, dead

A child was arrested for the murder of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, who died after a bullying incident at school.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Minor arrested in death of 12-year-old L.A. student hit by water bottle

A juvenile was arrested for the murder of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa after a bullying incident at Reseda Charter High School.
NYC parents
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Child arrested after horrific bullying attack left schoolgirl, 12, dead

A child was arrested for the murder of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, who died after a bullying incident at school.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Minor arrested in death of 12-year-old L.A. student hit by water bottle

A juvenile was arrested for the murder of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa after a bullying incident at Reseda Charter High School.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

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

Isaiah Jamon Andrews, 20, of Kern, Washington, is suspected of fatally shooting a 20-year-old man at a hotel in Seattle on October 15.
Boston food
Mission District
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Mass brawl breaks out at Venice Beach homeless camp where Karen Bass boasted about cleanup

A mass brawl erupted at a Venice Beach homeless encampment, highlighting ongoing issues despite recent cleanup efforts by the mayor's office.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
3 days ago

Dodgers Confident At-Bat Quality Will Lead To Offensive Success

The Dodgers have a 4-2 start but are struggling with offensive consistency despite good at-bats and scoring opportunities.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

The latest on the NBA's investigation into the LA Clippers

The NBA is investigating allegations that the LA Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard through a controversial endorsement deal.
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.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

L.A. County student homelessness has surged, study finds. Here's what the numbers show

Student homelessness in Los Angeles County increased by 28% from 2022-23 to 2023-24, driven by housing shortages and economic hardship.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Unsealed warrants reveal $200-million trust was on the line when SoCal farmer's wife was killed

Michael Abatti fatally shot his estranged wife amid a contentious divorce involving a $200 million trust.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

What we know about the armed robbery of a massive Beverly mansion

An armed intruder assaulted a caretaker in a Beverly mansion, stole valuables, and fled in a stolen Porsche.
NYC politics
fromDailywire
6 days ago

Deciphering New York's Persistent Violence And Public Disorder

New York City crime data shows a decline in gun violence but overall crime remains above pre-pandemic levels.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Downtown L.A.'s cratering real estate market is changing - rich renters are buying their buildings

Downtown L.A. office buildings are losing value, prompting tenants to purchase properties instead of renting due to high vacancy rates.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
#police-accountability
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

SFPD watchdog boss faces rare evaluation after toxic workplace lawsuit. Here's what that might mean.

Performance evaluations for police accountability leaders are infrequent, with the current director facing scrutiny due to workplace allegations and a pending lawsuit.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

SFPD watchdog boss faces rare evaluation after toxic workplace lawsuit. Here's what that might mean.

Performance evaluations for police accountability leaders are infrequent, with the current director facing scrutiny due to workplace allegations and a pending lawsuit.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Why gangs of feral teenagers are swarming streets causing panic and chaos

Teenagers in south London are organizing violent mass gatherings via TikTok and Snapchat, leading to looting and police intervention.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

DHS says local mom was killed due to county's sanctuary policy

Homeland Security blames Santa Clara County's sanctuary policy for the murder of Kembery Chirinos-Flores by two undocumented Honduran men.
#domestic-violence
US politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Sunnyvale Homicide Being Used By Homeland Security to Argue Against Sanctuary Policies

The Sunnyvale domestic violence homicide case has been politicized by DHS due to the suspects' deportation history.
US politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Sunnyvale Homicide Being Used By Homeland Security to Argue Against Sanctuary Policies

The Sunnyvale domestic violence homicide case has been politicized by DHS due to the suspects' deportation history.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters

Authorities shot tear gas and pepper balls into the crowd, leaving at least one teen with an eye wound and others with skin burns, according to demonstrators and police.
US news
#stabbing
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Multiple people stabbed in incident at downtown L.A. restaurant

A stabbing incident in downtown Los Angeles injured multiple people, with at least four hospitalized and two suspects in custody.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Woman in critical condition after stabbing in downtown L.A.; suspect arrested

A woman was critically injured in a random stabbing in downtown Los Angeles, and a suspect has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Multiple people stabbed in incident at downtown L.A. restaurant

A stabbing incident in downtown Los Angeles injured multiple people, with at least four hospitalized and two suspects in custody.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Woman in critical condition after stabbing in downtown L.A.; suspect arrested

A woman was critically injured in a random stabbing in downtown Los Angeles, and a suspect has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Santa Monica man charged with kidnapping of UCLA student, rape of a separate woman

A Santa Monica man has been charged with rape and kidnapping related to two separate incidents involving female victims.
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.
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.
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.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
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.
fromQueens, NY Patch
4 days ago

2 Fatally Shot In The Head Inside NYC Building: NYPD

Officers responding to the scene found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head and an 18-year-old woman with gunshot wounds to the head and chest.
New York City
#clapham
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

SoCal man complained about girlfriend's cooking. She cut his throat, buried him under staircase

Trista Spicer was sentenced to 15 years for murdering her boyfriend and hiding his body under a staircase.
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
#california-politics
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Commentary: Is California really going to elect a Republican governor? Is there a Democratic Plan B?

California's Democratic primary faces risks of splintering support, potentially allowing Republicans to advance in the election.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Commentary: Is California really going to elect a Republican governor? Is there a Democratic Plan B?

California's Democratic primary faces risks of splintering support, potentially allowing Republicans to advance in the election.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

LAPD captain avoids firing after complaint of racist and sexist comments within unit she led

An LAPD captain whose officers made racist, sexist, and homophobic comments avoided termination and was reassigned to manage the department's jails.
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
#los-angeles-county
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. Sheriff investigates whether photos of 3 deputies killed by grenade were improperly shared

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigates improper sharing of graphic crime scene photos related to a grenade explosion that killed three detectives.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. Sheriff investigates whether photos of 3 deputies killed by grenade were improperly shared

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigates improper sharing of graphic crime scene photos related to a grenade explosion that killed three detectives.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Two teen girls arrested after street disturbance

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Black child suffered broken knee during Met police search

The IOPC launched an investigation in November, looking at the level of force used, whether race or the child's age was a factor in their treatment of him, and the aftercare provided to him.
London politics
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

A serial arsonist terrorized Hollywood. It ended only after two sisters died in a house fire, authorities say

Jovan Duverne, 39, is accused of starting a series of arson fires in Hollywood, resulting in the deaths of two elderly women.
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.
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.
Privacy professionals
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

LAPD's relationship with Flock Safety under scrutiny from oversight body

The Los Angeles Police Commission requested a report on how Flock Safety stores and shares license plate reader data, citing federal access during immigration enforcement operations.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

In L.A. mayor's race, controversial poll shows Nithya Raman ahead of Karen Bass

Nithya Raman had a commanding lead in a field of five major candidates, with 33% of voters supporting her, while Bass trailed at 17%. Other polls have shown Bass in first place.
Los Angeles
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California Highway Patrol officer charged with murder over L.A. crash that killed four

A former California Highway Patrol officer was charged with murder for causing a chain-reaction crash at 130 mph that killed four people on the 605 Freeway.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

He was busted for gun possession. Now he's running for L.A. City Council

Estuardo Mazariegos believes his past gun conviction enhances his candidacy for Los Angeles City Council, connecting him with justice-impacted community members.
fromLos Angeles Times
33 years ago

'Doubts' D.A. Heads for Hills

Matlin was the youngest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar and the only hearing-impaired Oscar winner when she was honored at the age of 21 for her first screen role in the 1987 movie "Children of a Lesser God."
LA real estate
History
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Inside the LAPD's most notorious shadow unit

Sgt. Willie Burns secretly recruited 18 LAPD officers in 1946 to form a covert Gangster Squad targeting organized-crime figures using Thompson submachine guns.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Bass announces LAPD surge in downtown L.A. after 'despicable' apartment brawl, street takeover

A violent street takeover in downtown Los Angeles escalated into a brawl at an apartment complex, prompting increased police deployment and zero-tolerance enforcement.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Men 'knew nothing' of fatal drive-by shooting

Michelle Sadio, 44, had been attending a wake at the River of Life Pentecostal Church in Harlesden when she was fatally shot in the back, lung and shoulder on 14 December 2024. She died at the scene. Perry Allen-Thomas, 27, Shaquille Sutherland, 26, Amir Salem, 19, all from Wembley, and Tahjin Sommersall, 19, from Feltham, are on trial at the Old Bailey.
UK news
fromCalifornia Post
4 weeks ago

Exclusive | LA cops thwarted by woke reforms blocking them from tracking 80,000 gang suspects

By our own rules and ordinances, we're not supposed to keep track of gang members. Now, we're not allowed to track anyone by their gang association. CalGang contained the personal information of roughly 80,000 suspected gang members - all of which has now been lost to police.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Why LAPD and other police agencies discourage shooting at cars - and why ICE still does

Many U.S. police departments, including the LAPD, discourage officers from shooting at moving vehicles due to the high risk of stray gunfire. Recent ICE shootings in Portland and Minneapolis have reignited debate over when deadly force against motorists is justified or necessary. Since January 2015, LAPD officers have fired their weapons at least 36 times at vehicles, killing seven motorists or passengers and wounding 12 others.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Oakland's homicide rate in 2025 was lowest in nearly 6 decades

OAKLAND - Oakland recorded its fewest homicides in nearly six decades last year, a striking turnaround that came despite historic lows in the number of police officers on the force. The number of killings investigated last year fell to 67, with 57 of those categorized as murders - excluding cases such as justifiable homicides - a total not seen since 1967, according to data compiled by this news organization.
US news
US politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

Still Unclear What's Behind California's Declining Crime Rate | KQED

Crime rates in the 2020s remain far below early 1990s highs while California homicides recently decreased and lawmakers target for-profit immigration contractors.
#homicide-decline
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Council approves boost in LAPD hiring, despite budget concerns

Los Angeles approved hiring up to 410 LAPD officers this year, funded from the LAPD budget, amid budget crisis and prior council resistance.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Culver City, a crime haven? Bondi's jab falls flat with locals

Attorney General Pam Bondi suggested Culver City harbors domestic terrorists, prompting local officials and residents to rebut with safety statistics and mockery.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Great Crime Decline Is Happening All Across the Country

Violent crime in the U.S. fell to its lowest level since 1969, with homicides dropping sharply despite reduced police staffing.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump claims crime is rampant in California. Newsom counters with stats showing historic lows

California experienced a sharp statewide crime decline in 2025, with Los Angeles homicides falling to near-record lows and double-digit decreases overall.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

LAPD chief says more homicides are being solved amid a record decline in killings

LAPD cleared 68% of 2025 homicides and, including older cases solved that year, reported a 101% clearance rate amid the lowest homicide total since 1966.
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