California 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.