Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux ordered evacuations for Alpaugh and the historic Black town of Allensworth on Sunday as California’s 12th atmospheric river prepared to roll in.
Public Safety
The San Mateo County Sheriff Ends ICE Transfers
Wed, 11/10/2021
San Mateo County coordinated 15 transfers to ICE from the County jail last year, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Threats of a Mass Police Exodus Fizzle in San Francisco
Mon, 10/18/2021
Seventy-six officers have been placed on leave due to vaccination status. That number is lower than was expected.
Analysis: Black Teens Disproportionately Cited by Deputies at Lancaster Schools
Wed, 10/13/2021
According to a Pro Publica analysis, 60% of deputy contacts on Lancaster campuses involved Black teens in 2019.
Los Angeles’ Murder Rate Keeps Rising
Mon, 10/11/2021
Murders are on the rise again in Los Angeles. 2020 was already a bad year, but 2021 is shaping up to be even worse.
Kern County Cities Agree to Pay More for Fire Services
Mon, 10/11/2021
Nine cities currently contract with the county for fire services. An independent analysis by the Center for Public Safety Management found they were significantly underpaying.
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Legal
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 - 07:58
Yolo County will pilot a new data-driven program for resentencing reviews in the coming months.
Policy
Monday, March 20, 2023 - 01:45
The Governor’s Office announced the release of $1 billion in Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funds last week to aid local jurisdictions in their efforts to reduce homel
Finance
Monday, January 23, 2023 - 05:55
Local governments across the country are struggling to provide adequate services amid budget challenges.