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.
California 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.
California The new MADD movement: Parents rise up against drug deaths By Rachel Scheier | Kaiser Health News | May 23, 2022 People who have lost children to pills laced with fentanyl are demanding stricter penalties from lawmakers and social media protections from Silicon Valley.
Bay Area Beverley Hills lawyer indicted for threatening Bay Area businesses with ADA litigation By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News Foundation | May 20, 2022 The alleged victims include the 89-year-old owner of Chinatown Kite Shop.