crime ‘There is no place for this hate’: Extremists disrupt LGBTQ event at San Lorenzo Library By Tony Hicks, Bay City News Foundation | June 14, 2022 A group of five men police say appeared to be members of right-wing extremist group Proud Boys.
Bay Area Prison rehab: Can California learn anything from Norway? By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | June 10, 2022 A bill that passed the Assembly would create a “community campus” on prison grounds where inmates cook their own food and secure jobs before their release.
Bay Area Chesa Boudin recall is not a death knell for California criminal justice reform By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | June 9, 2022 The message about criminal justice sent by voters in Tuesday's primary was far more nuanced than the national narrative.
crime Berkeley teen arrested after trying to recruit students for a school shooting that ‘included explosives’ By EdSource and Exedra Staff | June 3, 2022 Parts to explosives and assault rifles were discovered in the suspect's home after a tip.
gavin newsom Will California gun laws go national? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | June 3, 2022 On Thursday night, President Joe Biden gave a speech urging Congress to adopt a swath of new gun restrictions.
City The Blotter | Catalytic converter theft interrupted by police By Damin Esper | May 31, 2022 Suspects flee; tools, gun recovered.
Bay Area Former Oakland police chief fired in retaliation, jury finds By Kiley Russell | Bay City News Foundation | May 27, 2022 Kirkpatrick sued the city in August 2020 after she was fired by Mayor Libby Schaaf in February after almost three years on the job.
California Texas shooting taxes students’ mental health even more By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | May 27, 2022 California's COVID-related investments in school wellness programs may help.
California Bill would allow lawsuits for marketing guns to kids By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | May 27, 2022 California law would allow the attorney general to sue gun manufacturers over marketing practices.
City Update: Sexual assault suspect apprehended By Damin Esper | May 24, 2022 The incident took place on the Piedmont High School campus.