Bay Area California farmworkers cope with wildfire smoke, pesticides, roaches and rodents, survey says By Nicole Foy | CalMatters | February 3, 2023 The issues are under a spotlight following the recent mass shootings at two mushroom farms.
Bay Area State legislature to take up bill to tighten concealed carry gun permits By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | February 2, 2023 A similar bill died on the Assembly floor last year.
crime The Blotter | ALPR hit reveals vehicle plate switcheroo By Damin Esper | January 31, 2023 Stolen cars, stolen plates -- again.
climate change Bills, bills and more bills at California Legislature By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | January 31, 2023 Crime control and climate agendas topped the list of legislators' concerns this week.
Bay Area More than a million undocumented immigrants gained driver’s licenses in California By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | January 27, 2023 The state is ready to expand the Safe and Responsible Drivers Act, now in its seventh year.
Bay Area State Justice Department hasn’t probed — or even logged — all police shootings of possibly unarmed people By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | January 26, 2023 A new state law was intended to ensure state oversight of police shootings.
crime The Blotter | Woman arrested after crash involving stolen vehicle By Damin Esper | January 24, 2023 Dramatic chase after ALPR alert; plus another stolen vehicle, and a DUI arrest.
Oakland A ‘false crisis’: Chief Armstrong lashes back against forced leave, blames federal monitor By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | January 24, 2023 Oakland mayor defended the decision to place OPD chief on administrative leave; newly elected Sheng Thao said the move was not punitive.
California A vigil, another mass shooting By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | January 24, 2023 Recent shootings have in common easy access to guns.
City The Blotter | Driver arrested for possession of stolen vehicle By Damin Esper | January 17, 2023 ALPRs get a workout; also this week, a DUI arrest.