Man Shot by Pittsburg Police in 2022 Files Federal Lawsuit
A man shot twice by Pittsburg police while experiencing a mental health crisis in 2022 filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Tuesday....
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May
28
May
California DOJ Concludes 2021 Antioch Police Shooting of Armed Man After Standoff Was Justified
Criminal charges were "not appropriate" against the Antioch police officers who shot and killed Guadalupe Zavala in 2021, the attorney general said Friday....
22
May
‘Each of Us Is More Than the Worst Thing We’ve Ever Done’: Clean Slate Day Helps People Overcome Their Mistakes
The Reentry Success Center and Public Defender’s Office co-hosted Clean Slate Day on May 17 to help formerly incarcerated people get a fresh start....
20
May
DA’s Office Says Richmond Officer-Involved Shooting Was Justified
The District Attorney's Office said Friday it determined the shooting of Kevin McDonald, whose death was ruled suicide, by Richmond Police was justified....
16
May
‘A Kind of Medicine’: Indigenous People March in Santa Rosa to Remember the Missing and Murdered
Native Americans and their allies marched to Santa Rosa City Hall on May 8 in recognition of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis....
16
May
Angelo Quinto’s Family Speaks After Settling Lawsuit Over His Death
Angelo Quinto's family has been instrumental in bringing police reform to Antioch following his death, but on Wednesday they called for even more change....
06
May
Racism and Brutality at Antioch Police Prompt Plea Deal With Murder Suspects
Four murder suspects reached a plea deal reducing their charges after all officers involved in their arrests were found to be part of a racist text chain....
29
Apr
EdSource: Steady Declines in Number of Girls in Juvenile Justice System, Report Says
Arrests, detentions and placements of girls and other youth classified as girls in California's juvenile justice system are reportedly "steadily declining."...
24
Apr
D.A. Charges Former Richmond Accountant With Six Felonies
The former accountant for a Richmond paver company was charged with felonies related to alleged embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft and tax evasion....
23
Apr
San Pablo Selects Brian Bubar as New Police Chief
Brian Bubar, a 21-year veteran of the San Pablo Police Department, will take over as San Pablo's new police chief on May 1....
15
Apr
Sacramento Lawmakers Step Up Push for ‘Smart Solutions’ on Crime, Public Safety
The #SmartSolutions Public Safety Policy Platform addresses concerns of retailers, retail workers, the fentanyl crisis, and support for victims of crime....
21
Mar
Richmond Man Charged With Having More Than 200 Illegal Guns, Million Rounds of Ammo
A Richmond man allegedly possessed a large cache of more than 200 guns and approximately one million rounds of ammunition and homemade explosives....
04
Mar
Felony Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Hate Crimes in Gaza Protest
The Hayward man is accused of attacking a woman carrying an Israeli flag and setting it on fire at a protest in El Cerrito, Contra Costa prosecutors said....
25
Feb
State Commission to Study Hate Crime Sentencing Enhancements
California’s Commission on the State of Hate will target hate by conducting research and creating an anti-harassment program for businesses. ...
25
Feb
Police Killing of Man With 53 Firearms Was Suicide, Coroner’s Jury Says
Kevin McDonald died June 28,2023, when police were serving a search warrant at a Richmond home where 53 firearms were found....
