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California
fromsfist.com
6 hours ago

Saturday Links: Man Suspected of Killing Laney College Coach Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial

Cedric Irving was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial for the murder of Laney College football coach John Beam.
#shooting
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 hours ago

SIU finds officer did not commit criminal offence in shooting of Welland, Ont., man | CBC News

The Special Investigations Unit stated that officers were on Second Street to preserve peace while municipal staff removed an illegally set up fence by Daniel Tronko, who fired multiple rounds at an officer.
Canada news
#alameda-county
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Threats from gangsters are deterring athletes from participating in Kabaddi tournaments, reflecting a larger issue of violence targeting Indian and Punjabi Sikhs in California.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist

California officials have failed to stop widespread hospice fraud despite promises of reform and ongoing investigations into the industry.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

North Andover police chief granted paid administrative leave after no confidence vote

More than 90 percent of the members of both the North Andover Patrol Officers Union and the Sergeants Union called for 'the immediate removal' of Gray last week, citing 'low morale and broken trust.'
Boston
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Mamdani's DOI pick wins Council approval after questions over independence | amNewYork

City Council approved Nadia Shihata as head of the Department of Investigation despite concerns over her independence from Mayor Mamdani.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Longtime animal welfare executive named to lead L.A.'s Animal Services

Gabrielle Amster has spent nearly two decades advancing innovative approaches in animal welfare, building strong teams, and improving lifesaving outcomes. I am confident she will bring steady leadership and a forward-looking vision that strengthens the department and improves services for both animals and the communities that care for them.
Pets
#oakland
fromKqed
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

East Bay (California)
fromKqed
3 days ago

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.
Miami food
fromqns.com
1 day ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
#ice
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

At Least One ICE Agent May Face Consequences for Minnesota

Minnesota charges an ICE officer for brandishing a gun at civilians, marking a significant accountability step following Operation Metro Surge.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

At Least One ICE Agent May Face Consequences for Minnesota

Minnesota charges an ICE officer for brandishing a gun at civilians, marking a significant accountability step following Operation Metro Surge.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
#nypd
fromGothamist
3 days ago
New York City

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

fromQNS
2 days ago
NYC politics

AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos' 2024 death in Maspeth - QNS

Bodycam footage shows NYPD officers using a taser multiple times on Adrian Cevallos during a struggle, contributing to his death.
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago
New York City

NYPD cops on modified duty for wild caught-on-video Brooklyn liquor store clash with suspect

NYPD officers were placed on modified duty after a violent arrest caught on camera in a Brooklyn liquor store.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Brooklyn cops investigated for bloody liquor store arrest

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man later found not involved in drug activity, prompting public outrage and an investigation.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

Two NYPD officers are on modified duty after a botched drug bust led to excessive force against an innocent man.
NYC politics
fromQNS
2 days ago

AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos' 2024 death in Maspeth - QNS

Bodycam footage shows NYPD officers using a taser multiple times on Adrian Cevallos during a struggle, contributing to his death.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

NYPD cops on modified duty for wild caught-on-video Brooklyn liquor store clash with suspect

NYPD officers were placed on modified duty after a violent arrest caught on camera in a Brooklyn liquor store.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

East San Jose school district changes how its leaders are elected - San Jose Spotlight

Alum Rock Union School District is transitioning to trustee-area elections for board members to enhance local representation.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NY Inspector General says she's working to bring the public into government integrity as Trump erodes public trust | amNewYork

The New York inspector general's office aims to enhance public trust through transparency and integrity in government operations.
Social justice
fromBossip
2 days ago

Lock Them Up: NYPD Cops Brutally Beat Brooklyn Man In Viral Video, Mayor Mamdani Sounds Off

Police violently assaulted an innocent man, highlighting systemic abuse of power against Black and Brown communities.
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

FBI searches Lancaster City Hall, homes of vice mayor and council member in corruption probe

FBI executed search warrants at Lancaster's vice mayor and council member's homes, City Hall, and a Bel Air property as part of a corruption probe.
Privacy professionals
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Another lawsuit targets San Jose's license plate cameras - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose residents filed a federal lawsuit against the city's automated license plate reader program, claiming it violates Fourth Amendment rights.
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaints Over Peacocks' Legal Representation - Portland Mercury

In this case, there was no information found in the preliminary review to suggest that... Councilors used or attempted to use their official position to obtain a private financial gain or avoid a financial detriment that was only available to them but for their official position.
Portland
Mission District
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

San Jose Police Arrest Suspect for Four Assaults in Less than Two Months

David Martinez was arrested for multiple unprovoked assaults on citizens, including attacks on elderly men, and brandishing a machete.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
Media industry
from48 hills
4 days ago

Screen Grabs: In the trenches of democracy with Amy Goodman - 48 hills

The future of credible news reporting is threatened by various factors, including corporate media mergers, AI, and hostility towards the press.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

SFPD police chief and watchdog to be evaluated following Mission Local reporting

The San Francisco police commission will evaluate Chief Derrick Lew and Paul Henderson after nearly 10 years without reviews.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Editorial: South Bay school district boards should move to term limits - San Jose Spotlight

Transitioning to term limits for school board members in Santa Clara County could enhance governance and encourage diversity.
#police-misconduct
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago
Law

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

A former police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and harassment in a case involving an extramarital relationship.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago
Los Angeles

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

A former police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and harassment in a case involving an extramarital relationship.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Ford government wants to skip public hearings on FOI rule change | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government plans to bypass public hearings for a budget bill that limits access to his cellphone records.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

City Council requests 5 years' worth of BPD body camera footage

Boston City Council requests five years of body camera footage from police incidents to increase transparency after a fatal shooting.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Riverside cop seemingly on dating app amid standoff sparks investigation

A Riverside County deputy was seen using a dating app during a standoff with a grand theft suspect, prompting an internal investigation.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Teen on electric motorcycle hits 81-year-old, leaves him fighting for his life, authorities say

A 14-year-old boy was arrested for hitting an 81-year-old pedestrian with an electric motorcycle and fleeing the scene.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Powerful California institutions backed Swalwell's rise. Now they're facing questions

Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign collapsed due to sexual assault allegations, leading to his resignation and loss of support from political allies.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

L.A. clears homeless encampment long plagued by crime, drug use in North Hollywood

"It's been in continuous disrepair and derelict circumstances. There were reported firearms, individuals walking out onto the street with assault rifles, drug paraphernalia that you can even find today, a lot of drug use."
Los Angeles
#police-accountability
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Charges dropped against Torrance officers in killing of Black man who held air rifle

Manslaughter charges against two former Torrance police officers for the 2018 shooting of Christopher Deandre Mitchell were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 weeks 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.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

New police chief likes being the good guy

Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed.
Mission District
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Candidate for county school superintendent doesn't have the required credentials to run

Chelsea Bonini's candidacy for San Mateo County schools superintendent is contested due to her lacking the required administrative credential.
SF politics
fromKqed
3 days ago

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security

A USC student was shot and blinded by a DHS officer during a protest, prompting a federal civil rights lawsuit against the agency.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Feeling miserable? You're not alone. L.A. County residents report decade-low quality of life

Los Angeles County's quality of life has reached its lowest point in 11 years, driven by rising costs and various crises.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Peel police officer who shot man with knife 5 times in Mississauga last year cleared by SIU | CBC News

"There is no basis for proceeding with criminal charges in this case," wrote SIU director Joseph Martino in his decision. "The file is closed."
SF parents
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Clever New Lawsuit That Could Finally End ICE's Reign of Terror in Blue States

Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz is suing immigration agents for violating his rights during a brutal abduction.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks 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.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

A girl accused her relative of abuse. Then LAPD linked him to a rape unsolved for decades

DNA testing linked a suspect in a recent child abuse case to a 1997 sexual assault in Koreatown.
fromKqed
2 weeks 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
SF parents
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Fired Sheriff files defamation claim against county

Christina Corpus claims her removal as San Mateo County Sheriff was due to a defamation campaign, not misconduct.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Unexplained death after Inglewood traffic stop sparks outcry, calls for police body cameras

Bryan Bostic died after a police stop, prompting calls for an independent investigation due to lack of information from authorities.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Former Orange County sheriff's deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say

Fernando Melo Flores, 40, faces up to four years and two months in prison if convicted on all counts. He was assigned to John Wayne Airport when he allegedly went to his ex-girlfriend's home at night and repeatedly called and texted her, prompting the woman to get a restraining order against him.
SF parents
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks 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.
#police-corruption
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

'Ringleader' of Antioch PD text scandal sentenced to 4 years in prison after accepting plea deal

Former Antioch police officer Eric Allen Rombough was sentenced to over four years in prison for civil rights violations and conspiracy.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Law

Former Antioch Officer Who Bragged About Abuse of Power Gets 4 Years in Prison | KQED

Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

'Ringleader' of Antioch PD text scandal sentenced to 4 years in prison after accepting plea deal

Former Antioch police officer Eric Allen Rombough was sentenced to over four years in prison for civil rights violations and conspiracy.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Law

Former Antioch Officer Who Bragged About Abuse of Power Gets 4 Years in Prison | KQED

#oakland-police-department
#police-oversight
#police-shooting
US politics
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Oakland police say they're investigating overtime issues revealed by Oaklandside

An Oakland police officer received $490,000 in overtime while the department lacked records tracking his activities, prompting an internal investigation.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland's police misconduct watchdog has a new leader

Oakland's Community Police Review Agency - a civilian-run bureau that investigates allegations of police misconduct - has appointed a new executive director. Antonio Lawson, who most recently served as the agency's interim executive director, officially assumed the role on Feb. 17, Police Commission Chair Ricardo Garcia-Acosta announced in a press release Thursday. The Community Police Review Agency, widely known as CPRA (pronounced "sip-ruh"), is the investigative arm of the Police Commission, a civilian and volunteer body tasked with overseeing the Oakland Police Department.
East Bay (California)
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Antioch council appoints new city attorney

Lori Asuncion was appointed Antioch's permanent city attorney after an extensive recruitment, bringing over 18 years of municipal law experience and litigation expertise.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Did Oakland's police union convince the City Council to block OPD oversight picks?

Oakland leaders have declined for the second time to reappoint two incumbents to the Police Commission, the civilian body overseeing the Oakland Police Department. At the City Council meeting Tuesday night, all but two council members - Carroll Fife and Noel Gallo - voted to reject the nominees submitted by the Police Commission Selection Panel in December: Ricardo Garcia-Acosta, chair of the commission, and Omar Farmer, an alternate commissioner. The commissioners' terms expired in October, but both have continued to serve in a holdover capacity.
California
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Panel finds imprisoned ex-Antioch cop's lawyer made serious lapse in judgment,' but didn't lie to judge

A judicial committee found Nicole Lopes did not lie in seeking a mistrial but criticized her judgment and unfamiliarity with federal court procedures.
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