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fromLos Angeles Times
41 minutes ago

San Diego police swarm Islamic center amid reports of active shooter

San Diego police Monday swarmed an Islamic center and mosque amid reports of an active shooter in the area. It was unclear the extent of the injuries, but police urged people to avoid the area near a mosque in the Clairemont district. Scores of officers were on the scene, according to TV footage.
Mission District
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 hours ago

A Proposed California Law Wants to Crack Down on Electric Motos Sold as "E-Bikes"

Local authorities respond to safety and enforcement concerns tied to motorized bicycles by targeting modified or high-powered e-bikes and pushing clearer legal definitions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

Title party fanzones not possible due to cost, says council

Dedicated trophy fanzones in Glasgow are considered unaffordable by the city council, while police report serious injuries and arrests after city-centre trouble.
Boston
fromBoston.com
20 hours ago

Lakeville police investigating pipe bomb found near town pond

A resident found a PVC pipe bomb near Egger Bog Pond; Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad confirmed it and safely disposed of it while police investigated.
US news
fromBoston.com
22 hours ago

10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says

At least 10 random weekend shootings in Austin injured four people, prompting a shelter-in-place order for part of the city while investigations continue.
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Minnesota deploys national guard to help fight wildfires in northern region

Minnesota's national guard has been activated to help battle wildfires burning in the northern part of the state after the department of natural resources requested additional support. Governor Tim Walz authorized the deployment by issuing an executive order that declared a peacetime emergency. Unpredictable and fast-moving wildfires are putting Minnesota communities at risk, Walz said in a statement. This emergency declaration ensures we can fully mobilize the resources needed to protect lives, support evacuations, and help communities respond and recover.
Miami
California
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Sunday Links: Last Night For Those Lasers Shooting Out of the Transamerica Pyramid

A man died after fishing off Big Sur rocks, while fires, threats, neighborhood drug activity, and a major Swatch-Audemars Piguet event shaped local headlines.
#oakland
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

3 killed, several more injured after driver crashes into crowd in Oakland

East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Oakland's First Fridays festival could end after sponsors pull support

Oakland First Fridays faces possible cancellation after sponsors withdrew support amid recent violence and injuries occurring after the festival ended.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

3 killed, several more injured after driver crashes into crowd in Oakland

East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Oakland's First Fridays festival could end after sponsors pull support

Oakland First Fridays faces possible cancellation after sponsors withdrew support amid recent violence and injuries occurring after the festival ended.
#long-beach-pride
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Long Beach Pride festival collapsed hours before opening - then the blame game started

Long Beach canceled its Pride Festival hours before it began, citing missing safety and operational documentation, while the Pride parade was allowed to continue.
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Long Beach cancels Pride Festival day before event starts, citing lack of permit

Long Beach canceled the Pride Festival due to missing required safety documentation, while the Pride Parade proceeded as scheduled.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Long Beach Pride festival collapsed hours before opening - then the blame game started

Long Beach canceled its Pride Festival hours before it began, citing missing safety and operational documentation, while the Pride parade was allowed to continue.
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Long Beach cancels Pride Festival day before event starts, citing lack of permit

Long Beach canceled the Pride Festival due to missing required safety documentation, while the Pride Parade proceeded as scheduled.
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Stranded whale rescued in Germany found dead in Denmark

It can now be confirmed that the stranded humpback whale near Anholt is the same whale that was previously stranded in Germany and was the subject of rescue attempts. Jane Hansen, division head at the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, said in a statement to AFP.
Germany news
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Ecuador's new normal: A country in a state of emergency

Ecuador’s repeated curfews restrict movement and are justified by arrests and reduced early-morning homicides, but many residents report worsening daily disruption and limited visible security.
London
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

At least eight killed, 25 injured as train hits bus in Bangkok

A train crash into a public bus near an airport rail link station in central Bangkok caused deaths and injuries, with fires engulfing vehicles.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Man killed in great white shark attack in western Australia

A 38-year-old man died after a great white shark attack near Rottnest Island, west of Perth, with authorities confirming a four-metre long shark.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

First Fridays at risk as sponsors pull out amid false links to violence

Misrepresented links between unrelated downtown violence and the festival have reduced sponsorship and threatened Oakland First Fridays’ sustainable funding.
Cars
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Empty Waymo cars are converging on one Atlanta cul-de-sac. No one can explain why

Driverless Waymo cars have begun repeatedly circling residential cul-de-sacs in Atlanta, creating heavy morning traffic and raising safety concerns for children and pets.
#san-francisco-politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
SF politics

Friday Morning Constitutional: Prop D Could Hamper the Local Economy, Controller Says

fromMission Local
1 week ago
SF politics

At conservative-leaning forum, S.F. leaders say they love pragmatism, efficiency, and Daniel Lurie

SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Prop D Could Hamper the Local Economy, Controller Says

Prop D would raise $300 million but likely cost about 900 jobs and reduce annual GDP by $200 million in San Francisco.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 week ago

At conservative-leaning forum, S.F. leaders say they love pragmatism, efficiency, and Daniel Lurie

City leaders and conservative-aligned groups emphasize pragmatism, efficiency, results, and public-private partnerships to improve San Francisco.
#serie-a
fromSempreMilan
3 days ago
AC Milan

Official: When Genoa-Milan and other UCL race games will be played as fixture chaos ends

Roma-Lazio derby in Serie A round 37 is scheduled for Sunday, May 17 at 12:00 CEST at Stadio Olimpico.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago
Juventus

Serie A finish in chaos, worsened by clash with Italian Open tennis final

Half of Serie A teams do not know match times as the Rome derby was moved due to an Italian Open final overlap and public safety concerns.
Juventus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Serie A finish in chaos, worsened by clash with Italian Open tennis final

Half of Serie A teams do not know match times as the Rome derby was moved due to an Italian Open final overlap and public safety concerns.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

At vague preview of Oakland budget, officials pledge no layoffs or service cuts

Mid-cycle Oakland budget plans keep current spending levels, avoid layoffs and service cuts, and do not rely on Measure E revenue.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ontario to add 2,500 new jail beds, reopen 2 jails at cost of $3B to taxpayers | CBC News

“We're building and we're modernizing facilities so correctional staff have the space, tools and resources they need to do their job safely and effectively, while making sure we have the capacity now and well into the future to take to keep dangerous criminals off our streets and behind bars where they belong,” Kerzner said.
Canada news
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

WATCH: JD Vance Presser Interrupted Due To Medical Emergency

A medical emergency interrupted an anti-fraud rally, prompting Vance to stop questions, request medical help, and urge prayer for the affected person.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYC traffic enforcement agents seek peace officer status under NYS bill

Traffic Enforcement Agents seek peace officer status to gain stronger legal protections after frequent on-duty assaults and underreporting of injuries.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Good Morning, News: War Powers Resolution Gains Support (Still Fails) and Portland Metro Chamber Threatens Suit Over Arts Tax - Portland Mercury

Grass pollen is very high, with cloudy cool weather, rain Saturday, and highly changeable conditions next week including brief warm temperatures.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

MBTA video shows man throwing 'temper tantrum' and blocking traffic after missing bus

Around noon on May 6, a man stepped into Mt. Auburn Street to block an MBTA bus after failing to catch it, according to an X post from MBTA Transit Police.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Maine game warden dies in plane crash during fish air-drop operation

A Maine Game Warden died Tuesday during a fish air-dropping operation when his aircraft crashed in Avon, Maine, authorities announced. The incident took place around 11 a.m. near Schoolhouse Pond, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife shared in a Facebook post. In a subsequent Facebook post Wednesday, authorities identified the pilot as 50-year-old Joshua Tibbetts.
US news
Upper West Side
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

2 dead in Vaughan shooting, police say | CBC News

Two people were fatally shot outside a home in Vaughan, and homicide detectives are investigating while residents are asked to avoid the area.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Durham police's $1.1B funding request will only be decided on after municipal election | CBC News

Durham regional council won't make a decision on a roughly $1.1-billion 10-year plan for the region's police service until after the municipal election in October. The strategy, created by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and regional staff, calls for more funding for the service through a series of property tax hikes over the next decade. The increases could push the region's total property tax increase above 10 per cent in 2027.
London politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Are 'teen takeovers' a real threat?

Henning defines “teen takeovers” as a group of teenagers who get together at a designated time and location to do what teenagers do—socialize, hang out with friends and spend time outdoors. These gatherings have been covered by the media in metropolitan areas such as Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit and Washington, D.C. Critics complain these gatherings or flashmobs are too large, disruptive and dangerous, as some meetups have turned violent.
Arts
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Spate of Boston gun violence continues with Dorchester shooting Tuesday

A Dorchester shooting injured one person critically early Tuesday, with no arrests made and multiple prior shootings in Boston over the past week.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Spencer Pratt's Opponent Finds Wild AI Ads of Her 'Scary'

“I think it's a very dangerous trend. One, because it is absolutely 150% fiction. But what's worrying me now is, is that his social media is now taking on a violent turn. And that worries me because when you do that and when your messages are so hateful, or when you demonize people, then you do provoke people who are unstable and you can jeopardize people's safety, Bass said.”
SF politics
Pets
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Police search for dog after small dog killed, owner injured | CBC News

An unaccounted for brown pit bull mix attacked an owner and their small dog near Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue W, prompting police to warn the public.
Poker
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Manatee County crackdown targets illegal gambling arcades

A coordinated raid dismantled an illegal gambling operation in Manatee County, seizing 265 machines and over $120,000 in cash and filing related charges.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

6 years into provincial e-scooter pilot, here's how some GTA cities are managing | CBC News

E-scooter use in Ontario varies by municipality, with rising injuries and growing calls for effective safety regulation rather than outright bans.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Dive-bombing' urban gulls snatching food sparks action in Inverness

Inverness faces escalating herring gull conflicts, prompting a new council strategy after repeated attacks, disturbances, and nesting-site pressures.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Worcester man, 62, killed by vehicle while crossing street, police say

A 62-year-old man, James McGuire, died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing near 137 Hope Ave.; crash reconstruction is ongoing.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Suspected rat poison pellet discovery closes part of Santa Clara park after dog sickened

Part of a Santa Clara park has been temporarily closed after the discovery of suspected rodent poison pellets, city officials said. The pellets were found at Jenny Strand Park on Howard Drive after a dog owner contacted the city Monday to report that their pet had eaten some of the pellets and became sick.
Pets
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: FIFA Marks 30 Days Until World Cup Kickoff

Bay Area updates include World Cup flag-raisings, local animal poisoning, housing declines, transit-oriented development, inflation increases, and a new AI office in San Mateo.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
6 days ago

Good Morning, News: Watch Out for Yellow-Legged Hornets, Lawsuit Calls Out Trump's Tacky Reflecting Pool Plans, and We're All Conspiracy Theorists Now - Portland Mercury

Proposed Multnomah County budget cuts to YouthLine face strong backlash, while a new invasive yellow-legged hornet is detected in Vancouver and an Eugene officer resigns after racist body-camera leaks.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Who are the far-right agitators' banned from the UK for Tommy Robinson's march?

The UK government blocked seven far-right figures from entering ahead of a Tommy Robinson-led rally, citing public safety and community protection.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Mamdani Brings NYCHA Forums To Bronx, Brooklyn And Manhattan

In-person NYCHA forums will let residents bring repair and safety complaints directly to senior officials for immediate help and policymaking input.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

A trans actress caught a man calling her a "freak." What happened next was "beautiful," she said. - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender actress Tommy Dorfman forgave a man who sent transphobic messages on a plane and emphasized educating people to protect transgender people in public spaces.
Brooklyn
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Brookline voters overwhelmingly approve tax override to avoid school, public safety cuts

Nearly 60% of Brookline voters approved a tax override, preventing cuts to public safety and schools while increasing property taxes over three years.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Driverless taxi firm sorry for early-morning noise

Jenny Black, who also lives on the street, said: "I couldn't quite believe that this loud noise was resonating off the buildings here. The noise was so much louder than a normal car. "It was persistent so I came downstairs and asked the driver what he was doing. "He said the car had brought him here and that it was a driverless car."
London
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Dog attacks on deer prompt Royal Parks warning

Nearly 150 incidents of dogs off leads chasing and attacking deer have been recorded over the past 28 months across London’s eight royal parks, a charity has said. Royal Parks, the body that manages the parks, has warned visitors that such behaviour risks serious injury to people, dogs and wildlife. The charity said owners must keep dogs on leads during deer birthing season which runs until 31 July in Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
Pets
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Day Around the Bay: SoCal Mayor to Plead Guilty to Being a Chinese Agent

Multiple legal, political, and public-safety developments occurred across California and beyond, including charges, lawsuits, plea deals, court actions, and a major cost increase.
#santa-clara-county
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Silicon Valley DA calls out 'nonessential' spending amid budget cuts - San Jose Spotlight

District Attorney Jeff Rosen urges Santa Clara County to cut nonessential spending and redirect savings to mental health court and crisis response services amid a major budget deficit.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Rosen: Santa Clara County's invisible police squad saves lives - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County's District Attorney's Bureau of Investigation plays a crucial role in combating gun violence and other crimes.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Bomb threat at Six Flags Magic Mountain prompts search, investigation by sheriff's deputies

A bomb threat at Six Flags Magic Mountain triggered a sheriff investigation and search before the park’s scheduled opening.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

NH authorities seeking 'violent,' 'armed and dangerous' fugitive

A New Hampshire convicted felon described as armed and dangerous is at large after violating probation by absconding from supervision in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
#toronto
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto officials reveal new $12.5M command centre to be used to police World Cup games | CBC News

Toronto has launched a $12.5-million police command centre to enhance security for the FIFA World Cup.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto officials reveal new $12.5M command centre to be used to police World Cup games | CBC News

Toronto has launched a $12.5-million police command centre to enhance security for the FIFA World Cup.
#los-angeles-politics
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

LA Mayoral Candidate Ditches Defund the Police' Stance on CNN After Rival Spencer Pratt Skewered Her for It

Nithya Raman says defunding police is no longer necessary and that maintaining LAPD staffing is needed to respond to public safety calls promptly.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

LA Mayoral Candidate Ditches Defund the Police' Stance on CNN After Rival Spencer Pratt Skewered Her for It

Nithya Raman says defunding police is no longer necessary and that maintaining LAPD staffing is needed to respond to public safety calls promptly.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Sunday Links: Lyft Passenger Killed After Running on North Bay Freeway

A Lyft passenger who had apparently been in some sort of verbal and physical altercation with his driver was killed after engaging the driver in a foot chase on I-80 in Vallejo early Saturday. The man was killed while running on the shoulder of the eastbound freeway near Tennessee Street by an Audi, and the driver said she did not see him until it was too late.
San Francisco
SOMA, SF
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

One dead, Durham police investigate Oshawa homicide | CBC News

Durham police are investigating a homicide after a person died in Oshawa following reports of an armed person and traumatic injuries.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

One dead following fire, fireworks explosions in South L.A.

A South Los Angeles home fire with fireworks explosions killed a man, while authorities found illegal fireworks and are investigating timing and cause.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Meet the Candidates: San Francisco's District 2 supervisor race

Layoffs should be a last resort, with budget fixes focused on modernizing City Hall, reducing duplication, and protecting frontline services and public safety.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Judges Hate Talking About Threats to their Colleagues. Two of Them Do it Anyhow

Threats against American judges and their families have increased, and judges’ reluctance to speak publicly limits understanding of risks to judicial independence.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Small Georgia town's mayor doesn't know what happens next after firing entire police department

Cohutta, Georgia called a special council meeting to reinstate the police department and consider the mayor’s immediate resignation after the mayor fired the chief and all officers.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Judge keeps city plan to open East Village homeless intake center on ice in uncommon' move to push hearing

A Manhattan judge delayed a hearing on relocating homeless intake services to 8 East 3rd Street until May 28, requiring additional City Hall documents.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Gaslit: Mayoral debate underscores broken trust in city hallLA

Voters seek major changes in public safety, leadership, and housing, and real estate leaders want new mayoral leadership rather than more promises.
fromFuturism
1 week ago

China Presses Pause on Self-Driving Taxis Nationwide After Issue Where They Blocked Streets. America Could Learn a Lot From That

Earlier this year, dozens of autonomous vehicles from the Chinese company Baidu suddenly stopped in their tracks in Wuhan, China, triggering major chaos and sparking alarm among lawmakers in Beijing. Not much later, the country's government decided to stop issuing new licenses for new autonomous vehicles altogether, as Bloomberg reported last week, once again highlighting persistent pain points in the rollout of the tech - not to mention how far Beijing is willing to go to intervene when things go south.
Cars
US politics
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
1 week ago

Q&A: Meet Eric Shaw, candidate for California's 48th Congressional District

Eric Shaw runs for California’s 48th District to deliver practical change, focusing on affordability, water rights, and public safety through bipartisan leadership.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Driver Arrested In Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Guerneville

Multiple incidents occurred across the Bay Area including a fatal DUI collision, gang-related shooting, transit accident, tuberculosis outbreak, homicide investigation, earthquake, and hantavirus-affected cruise ship diversion.
UK news
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

No One Knows What to Do About Britain's Exploding Anti-Semitism

Britain faces an escalating wave of anti-Semitic violence, including stabbings and arson attacks targeting Jewish communities, with authorities struggling to prevent further incidents.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Cops Seek Suspect After M Train Antisemitic Attack

Police seek a suspect who kicked a 24-year-old man while shouting an antisemitic slur on an M train at Flushing Avenue station on April 21, classifying the incident as aggravated harassment and a hate crime.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 week ago

'Safety Brothers:' Larry Low tapped for S.F. police commission - brother of fire commissioner Allan Low

Mayor Daniel Lurie appoints lawyer Larry Low to the police commission, adding another Asian representative to the body.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
1 week ago

8-year-old boy attacked by beaver at New Jersey park, hospitalized

An 8-year-old boy was attacked by a beaver at a New Jersey park; the animal was captured and will be tested for illness.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Man found guilty on firearm charges connected to 2023 Caribbean festival shooting

Gerald Vick was convicted of multiple firearm charges for a 2023 shooting near a Boston Caribbean festival parade that injured eight people.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Convicted child predator last tracked in SF disappears after judge allows release before sentencing

A convicted child sex offender, Carl Cacconie, vanished before sentencing and is now considered a fugitive.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Pictured: Driver high on 'hippy crack' who hit and killed student cyclist in Hackney

A woman pleaded guilty to killing a cyclist while driving over 50mph under the influence of nitrous oxide.
Law
fromTruthout
1 week ago

DOJ Sues Colorado Over Law Restricting Capacity of Rifle Cartridges

The Trump administration's lawsuit against Colorado challenges restrictions on large-capacity magazines, claiming they violate Second Amendment rights.
#los-angeles
SF politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Bass, Raman clash in debate over pay-to-play allegations, accountability

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Council Member Nithya Raman debated accountability and power, highlighting issues like homelessness and police funding.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Bass, Pratt and Raman make cut for TV debate as L.A. mayor's race kicks into high gear

Debates are crucial in the L.A. mayoral race as many voters remain undecided, impacting candidates' strategies and public perceptions.
SF politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Bass, Raman clash in debate over pay-to-play allegations, accountability

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Council Member Nithya Raman debated accountability and power, highlighting issues like homelessness and police funding.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Bass, Pratt and Raman make cut for TV debate as L.A. mayor's race kicks into high gear

Debates are crucial in the L.A. mayoral race as many voters remain undecided, impacting candidates' strategies and public perceptions.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

New York antisemitic incidents decline, but state remains nation's leader in hate attacks against Jews

New York reported 1,160 antisemitic incidents in 2025, a 19% decline from 2024, but remains the highest in the nation.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

State trooper killed by wrong-way driver in Lynnfield crash, officials say

A state trooper died after a wrong-way driver collided with his cruiser on Route 1.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Hantavirus: Canary Islands objects to docking of cruise ship

The Canary Islands government opposes a luxury cruise ship docking due to hantavirus concerns and lack of information on safety measures.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Berkeley, Albany split $500,000 in federal funding for fire training

U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon announced a $500,000 federal allocation for firefighters in Berkeley and several nearby communities to train together. Firefighters from Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Kensington, and Richmond have formed a consortium to share facilities and enhance training efforts.
East Bay real estate
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

San Francisco Condemns Immigration and Customs Enforcement Actions at SFO Airport | KQED

Congress is urged to fully fund TSA and withhold funding to ICE amid safety and privacy concerns at airports.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Police warned about risks of relying on overtime to staff the department

"Heavy reliance on OT may create long-term operational and workforce risks, including employee fatigue, reduced morale, and potential impacts on safety and performance," Murdock said in her report on police and fire staffing, released on Thursday.
Law
East Bay (California)
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Police trap horde of riders on dirt bikes, ATVs on Bay Bridge following unruly street takeovers

Police seized over 70 dirt bikes and ATVs on the Bay Bridge, arresting nine individuals during a two-month operation targeting reckless riders.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

California failing victims' of violent crime as financial support plummets

Victims of violent crime in California face increased denial of support despite a growing compensation fund.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Another Oakland First Friday Sparks Violence, Street Fights, and Organizers Again Defend the Event

Oakland First Fridays events have increasingly been associated with violence and conflicts among attendees, leading to injuries and fatalities nearby.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Mamdani fills key post in new community safety office with behavioral health expert | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani appointed Dr. Ayesha Delany-Brumsey as commissioner of the new Office of Community Safety to enhance behavioral health and safety services.
US news
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Even After Two Massacres, OpenAI Still Hasn't Stopped ChatGPT From Helping Plan School Shootings

OpenAI's ChatGPT has been linked to mass shootings, raising concerns about AI's responsibility in preventing abuse of its technology.
#leipzig
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: Leipzig ramming suspect ordered to psych ward

A German man was ordered to psychiatric care after a deadly car ramming in Leipzig, deemed deliberate but not politically or religiously motivated.
Germany news
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 week ago

What we know so far about suspected car-ramming attack in Leipzig

A car rampage in Leipzig resulted in two deaths and several injuries, with a 33-year-old driver arrested at the scene.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: Leipzig ramming suspect to appear in court

A 33-year-old man is charged in a deadly car ramming in Leipzig, killing two and injuring others, with no political motive indicated.
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Portland's Top Public Safety Leader Is Leaving - Portland Mercury

Portland is safer because Bob Cozzie has dedicated his career to public service. I know our staff and community members join me in thanking him for his leadership.
Portland
Coronavirus
fromFortune
1 week ago

How zoos are managing coronavirus risk to animals | Fortune

Animals in zoos are vulnerable to COVID-19, prompting safety measures for both wildlife and staff.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Reckless Drivers, Reckless Pols Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Politicians often evade accountability for traffic violations due to protective laws and their connections, leading to a culture of impunity among super speeders.
Chicago Bears
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

275-pound bear causes stir at Hansen Dam, runs from rangers but conks out on a wall

A bear was captured at Hansen Dam after approaching crowds, tagged, and released into Angeles National Forest without causing harm.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?

Potholes are a major concern for voters in local elections, impacting vehicle safety and community perception.
NYC politics
fromYahoo News
2 weeks ago

Socialist Mayor Mamdani bashes ICE after chaotic protest leads to arrests: 'Cruel and inhumane'

Mayor Mamdani condemned ICE raids as cruel and ineffective for public safety after protests against the arrest of an illegal immigrant in Brooklyn.
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