Redwood City inmate death under investigation as possible suicide
The death of an inmate Tuesday afternoon at the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City is under investigation, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said. The inmate was found...Read More
San Jose passes fast-track policy for public release of police bodycam footage
San Jose police are now required to fast-track the public release of body-worn camera footage of high-profile police incidents upon request by city leadership — a new policy that...Read More
Commission unanimously confirms first openly gay California Supreme Court justice
"I am not here in spite of the struggle, I am here because of the struggle."Read More
Benicia police officer fatally strikes pedestrian with patrol car
A man was fatally struck by an on-duty police officer vehicle early Wednesday morning, Benicia police officials announced. Around 2 a.m., the officer was traveling along the 1900 block...Read More
Challenger concedes race to Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan
The main challenger to Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan’s next term on the council has conceded the election, Kaplan’s office said this week. Derreck Johnson conceded the race...Read More
Supervisors approve Santa Rosa hotel purchase as transitional housing, resource center
The purchase of a Santa Rosa hotel to provide temporary housing for vulnerable people lacking shelter was approved Tuesday by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. The $8 million...Read More