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California confronts threat of ‘tranq’ as overdose crisis rages

By Brian Rinker | KFF Health News | June 5, 2023
The powerful animal sedative xylazine extends the strong yet short-lived fentanyl high and has appeared in overdose cases in San Francisco.
Education

California Legislature beats deadline on key bills

By Lynn La | CalMatters | June 2, 2023
A handful of intriguing bills that didn’t pass may resurface because their authors aren’t giving up.
city

The Blotter | Man arrested on felony warrants

By Damin Esper | May 30, 2023
ALPRs get a workout, again.
gavin newsom

California’s water problems and a state prison closure doom an already dying rural town

By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | May 30, 2023
The state’s inmate population has dropped from some 160,000 people a dozen years ago to about 96,000 today.
City

Residents share crime concerns at Piedmont Public Safety Committee meeting

By Exedra Staff | May 26, 2023
Police chief gives update on crime trends and safety measures residents should take.
wildfires

Firefighters’ mental health is at risk. A California bill could help

By Julie Cart | CalMatters | May 26, 2023
After unanimously clearing the Senate, a bill expanding first responders’ access to workers’ comp for PTSD moves to the Assembly.
gavin newsom

Closer to becoming California law: bills to limit concealed guns and decriminalize psychedelics

By Lynn La | CalMatters | May 26, 2023
The deadline to pass bills through the house where they were introduced is next Friday.
crime

The Blotter | Nine arrested in Oakland for robberies

By Damin Esper and Exedra staff | May 23, 2023
PPD now says some of the suspects are connected to recent strong arm robberies in Piedmont.
Bay Area

AG Bonta: California police shooting cases will move faster

By Lynn La | CalMatters | May 23, 2023
The attorney general spoke with CalMatters on a range of other issues, too -- but no word on a potential gubernatorial run.
California

California’s fentanyl problem is getting worse

By Don Thompson | KFF Health News | May 23, 2023
Lawmakers are debating stiffer punishments for dealers, while Gov. Gavin Newsom is focusing on trafficking and naloxone distribution.
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