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#immigration
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Saturday Links: Thumbprint on Cigarette Carton Cracks 1977 San Mateo Cold Case

Advancements in fingerprint and DNA technology are vital in solving cold cases, as demonstrated by the resolution of the 1977 Jeanette Ralston murder.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Trump WH Accuses Dem Mayor of 'Jeopardizing' Officer Safety

Mayor Dontae Comans warned of ICE activities, advocating protection for all community members, which raised safety concerns according to the Trump White House.
fromRNS
3 days ago
US news

St. John's University partnership with US border protection divides campus

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Saturday Links: Thumbprint on Cigarette Carton Cracks 1977 San Mateo Cold Case

Advancements in fingerprint and DNA technology are vital in solving cold cases, as demonstrated by the resolution of the 1977 Jeanette Ralston murder.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Trump WH Accuses Dem Mayor of 'Jeopardizing' Officer Safety

Mayor Dontae Comans warned of ICE activities, advocating protection for all community members, which raised safety concerns according to the Trump White House.
fromRNS
3 days ago
US news

St. John's University partnership with US border protection divides campus

#violence
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
14 hours ago

Transgender business owner in Los Angeles attacked again

A transgender business owner in Los Angeles was assaulted multiple times by the same attackers, emphasizing the violence faced by transgender individuals.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Teen killed in East New York shooting near school

Zanir Childs was killed in a shooting, and another woman was injured nearby.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
14 hours ago

Transgender business owner in Los Angeles attacked again

A transgender business owner in Los Angeles was assaulted multiple times by the same attackers, emphasizing the violence faced by transgender individuals.
#terrorism
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
19 hours ago

What We Know About the Victims of the Colorado Attack

A man used a makeshift flamethrower at a protest in Boulder, injuring eight and prompting a terrorism investigation.
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
19 hours ago

What We Know About the Victims of the Colorado Attack

A man used a makeshift flamethrower at a protest in Boulder, injuring eight and prompting a terrorism investigation.
#youth-violence
NYC parents
fromPeople.com
2 weeks ago

She Was Just Riding Her Scooter on the Street. Then a Chaotic Fight Broke Out, and She Never Made It Home

A 16-year-old girl was fatally shot in the Bronx, highlighting ongoing youth violence issues in New York City.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Teens attack 2 girls, shave one's head in Queens park assault: 'Vile and inhumane'

A brutal group attack on two girls in Queens involved severe violence and humiliation, drawing attention to youth violence issues.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Tackle knife crime but Carnival didn't kill Cher'

Family of murder victim Cher Maximen urges for a focus on tackling the root causes of knife crime rather than blaming cultural events like Notting Hill Carnival.
NYC parents
fromPeople.com
2 weeks ago

She Was Just Riding Her Scooter on the Street. Then a Chaotic Fight Broke Out, and She Never Made It Home

A 16-year-old girl was fatally shot in the Bronx, highlighting ongoing youth violence issues in New York City.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Teens attack 2 girls, shave one's head in Queens park assault: 'Vile and inhumane'

A brutal group attack on two girls in Queens involved severe violence and humiliation, drawing attention to youth violence issues.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Tackle knife crime but Carnival didn't kill Cher'

Family of murder victim Cher Maximen urges for a focus on tackling the root causes of knife crime rather than blaming cultural events like Notting Hill Carnival.
#environmental-concerns
fromianVisits
18 hours ago
London food

The London Buzz - 2nd June 2025

A man was convicted for burning a Koran outside a Turkish consulate, raising significant discussions about free speech.
Two teenagers responsible for a firework death have been imprisoned, emphasizing issues around youth crime.
Fresh legal challenges emerge over a festival at Brockwell Park as ticket sales begin without planning consent.
Public protests against a flood defense scheme in a park show community engagement on environmental matters.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago
Portland food

Exploding birds plague East Bay neighborhood as residents plea for PG&E to fix it: 'Just horrifying'

Birds are dying after landing on power lines in Richmond due to a suspected safety issue.
London food
fromianVisits
18 hours ago

The London Buzz - 2nd June 2025

A man was convicted for burning a Koran outside a Turkish consulate, raising significant discussions about free speech.
Two teenagers responsible for a firework death have been imprisoned, emphasizing issues around youth crime.
Fresh legal challenges emerge over a festival at Brockwell Park as ticket sales begin without planning consent.
Public protests against a flood defense scheme in a park show community engagement on environmental matters.
#murder-investigation
#gun-violence
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Editorial | What NYC can do to stop shootings impacting the Bronx and Brooklyn | amNewYork

Gun violence spikes in spring and summer despite overall crime decreases in New York City.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Bronx teen murdered: 14-year-old suspect cuffed for stray bullet killing of girl who yearned to be nurse | amNewYork

A 16-year-old girl was killed by a stray bullet in the Bronx, highlighting community loss and the impact of gun violence.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Is the Bronx being held hostage' by stray bullets and the young gang members who fire them? | amNewYork

The gun violence in the Bronx, while still a serious issue, has seen a decrease in incidents compared to last year.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Neighbors hear gunshots, target seeks refuge in Marshall Elementary School

Gunfire occurred near a school during morning arrival times, raising community concerns.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Editorial | What NYC can do to stop shootings impacting the Bronx and Brooklyn | amNewYork

Gun violence spikes in spring and summer despite overall crime decreases in New York City.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Bronx teen murdered: 14-year-old suspect cuffed for stray bullet killing of girl who yearned to be nurse | amNewYork

A 16-year-old girl was killed by a stray bullet in the Bronx, highlighting community loss and the impact of gun violence.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Is the Bronx being held hostage' by stray bullets and the young gang members who fire them? | amNewYork

The gun violence in the Bronx, while still a serious issue, has seen a decrease in incidents compared to last year.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Neighbors hear gunshots, target seeks refuge in Marshall Elementary School

Gunfire occurred near a school during morning arrival times, raising community concerns.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

Car Harms Monday: 'Gridlock Sam' Says We Have Lost Our Lives to the Automobile - Streetsblog New York City

Car dependency has hidden dangers and inefficiencies affecting urban life.
#wildfire-preparedness
#toronto
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Hate crimes in Toronto rose 19 per cent in 2024, but are decreasing this year: police | CBC News

Reported hate crimes in Toronto increased by 19% in 2024 but show a significant drop this year.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto startup

Toronto city council debating controversial 'bubble zone' protest bylaw today | CBC News

Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Hate crimes in Toronto rose 19 per cent in 2024, but are decreasing this year: police | CBC News

Reported hate crimes in Toronto increased by 19% in 2024 but show a significant drop this year.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto startup

Toronto city council debating controversial 'bubble zone' protest bylaw today | CBC News

#public-health
fromKqed
3 days ago
Portland food

Berkeley Residents, Homeless Advocates Battle Over Fate of Ohlone Park Encampment | KQED

fromKqed
3 days ago
Portland food

Berkeley Residents, Homeless Advocates Battle Over Fate of Ohlone Park Encampment | KQED

NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 days ago

Sponsored Review & Comment: As South Brooklyn's first Asian American elected official, here's why I support Andrew Cuomo for mayor

Leadership in diverse communities requires respect, fairness, and actionable results.
#assault
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Scituate preschool teacher arrested after slamming children into walls, officials say

A day care worker was arrested for multiple counts of assault and battery against children, raising serious concerns about child safety.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
Toronto

Woman dead after assault in Pickering, police say; some residents warned to shelter in place | CBC News

fromNew York Post
6 days ago
NYC politics

Victims of random sucker punchings in NYC frustrated with NYPD response: 'Priorities are out of order'

NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Scituate preschool teacher arrested after slamming children into walls, officials say

A day care worker was arrested for multiple counts of assault and battery against children, raising serious concerns about child safety.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
Toronto

Woman dead after assault in Pickering, police say; some residents warned to shelter in place | CBC News

fromNew York Post
6 days ago
NYC politics

Victims of random sucker punchings in NYC frustrated with NYPD response: 'Priorities are out of order'

#electric-vehicles
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Parents demand city pull plug on EV charging station across from Brooklyn school

Brooklyn residents oppose an EV charging station near an elementary school due to health risks and safety concerns, highlighting community input disregard.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Parents demand city pull plug on EV charging station across from Brooklyn school

Brooklyn residents oppose an EV charging station near an elementary school due to health risks and safety concerns, highlighting community input disregard.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Treatment Courts offer a second chance instead of jail | amNewYork

Treatment courts offer support and accountability, reducing crime and strengthening communities.
#crime
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Adams launches new mayoral office to combat antisemitism in NYC

New York City has launched its first executive-level bureau to combat antisemitism, marking a significant initiative in response to rising hate crimes.
NYC politics
fromBronx Times
1 week ago

Bronx lawmaker introduces Bodega Act to boost safety in NYC stores - Bronx Times

The Bodega Act of 2025 aims to improve safety for NYC bodegas by providing grants for security upgrades.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 days ago

NYPD Searching For 8 Missing Kids, Including 4 From Brooklyn

Several children are missing across New York City, prompting urgent police searches in various neighborhoods.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Unsung Big Apple heroes - NYC's hospital cops - finally get their day

Health + Hospitals Police Department recognized for their crucial role in public safety without firearms.
#city-council
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

The sinister red paint attacks plaguing London

Stella Creasy's re-election campaign takes a troubling turn due to unexplained red paint vandalism in Walthamstow, raising concerns about local safety.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Baltimore rabbi pulls pistol on two assailants who tried to steal his car: report

"They just came up and punched him in the face," Baltimore City Councilman Isaac "Yitzy" Schliefer, who represents the district where Goldfeiz was assaulted, told the outlet.
NYC LGBT
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Met chief warns anti-crime pledges need funding

The Metropolitan Police Chief stresses the need for substantial funding in the upcoming budget to uphold public safety and government commitments.
#san-francisco
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Day 74 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 'Es un cagadero todas las noches' (It's a shitshow every night)

Residents remain skeptical about the efficacy of new city initiatives for cleaning and safety in the Mission district.
SF parents
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Fourth suspicious fire of the month melts Outer Richmond park playground

Multiple playground fires in Outer Richmond raise concerns of possible arson.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Multiple fires targeting SF neighborhood playgrounds has residents on edge

Back-to-back playground fires in San Francisco's Outer Richmond are alarming the community, suggesting a possible deliberate targeting.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Day 66 of the 16th Street Plaza crackdown: An attempt at shelter on 15th Street

Homeless outreach faces challenges due to safety concerns and neighborhood drug use.
Community safety and support for the homeless need to be balanced.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Day 74 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 'Es un cagadero todas las noches' (It's a shitshow every night)

Residents remain skeptical about the efficacy of new city initiatives for cleaning and safety in the Mission district.
SF parents
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Fourth suspicious fire of the month melts Outer Richmond park playground

Multiple playground fires in Outer Richmond raise concerns of possible arson.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Multiple fires targeting SF neighborhood playgrounds has residents on edge

Back-to-back playground fires in San Francisco's Outer Richmond are alarming the community, suggesting a possible deliberate targeting.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Day 66 of the 16th Street Plaza crackdown: An attempt at shelter on 15th Street

Homeless outreach faces challenges due to safety concerns and neighborhood drug use.
Community safety and support for the homeless need to be balanced.
#oakland
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago
NYC politics

Oakland Crews Remove Speed Bumps, Eliminate Sideshow Deterrent - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
6 days ago
NYC politics

Oakland Crews Remove Speed Bumps, Eliminate Sideshow Deterrent - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Westport couple killed in head-on crash

A police investigation revealed that Morris crossed the double yellow line and struck the Toyota Echo head-on. EMS personnel found Jeffery and Diane Moniz with traumatic injuries.
Boston real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

5 years after George Floyd's murder, Oakland's MACRO offers a different kind of response

"We quickly were able to move to city-wide, we activated our dispatch system, we activated a phone line, we activated an email, we brought on additional staff."
Black Lives Matter
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Secret Service Targets Card Skimmers at Bushwick Stores

The Secret Service, with the NYPD and USDA, is combating EBT fraud targeting vulnerable populations through Operation Flagship.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Woman dies in fire at retirement flats in Bromley

Emergency services were dispatched to the retirement block at 4:22 AM, facing a fully engulfed first-floor flat. By 5:54 AM, the fire was under control, but tragically, a woman was lost.
London politics
#law-enforcement
Bicycling
fromBikemag
2 weeks ago

Ari Recovers 288 Bikes Stolen in Shipping Scam

Ari Bikes has mostly recovered its stolen bikes, thanks to collaborative efforts with law enforcement.
Bicycling
fromBikemag
2 weeks ago

Ari Recovers 288 Bikes Stolen in Shipping Scam

Ari Bikes has mostly recovered its stolen bikes, thanks to collaborative efforts with law enforcement.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Surveillance footage helps ignite potential arson investigation following 2 San Jose fires

"For me, it's very scary because here, the grass is very dry. And one, two, five minutes, my business is covered in fire, too."
Mission District
Wine
fromEater Austin
1 week ago

Texas Wine Country Confronts the Challenges of Its Boozy Boom

Fredericksburg, known for its wineries, now faces challenges from alcohol-related tourism issues, prompting locals to seek solutions for problematic drinking.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Miami-Dade deputies up patrols near places of worship after slayings at Jewish museum in DC

"Murdering Jews is not an act of freedom fighting; it is an act of terror that should prompt condemnation by people of conscience across the political spectrum," the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism said in a statement Thursday.
NYC LGBT
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Southport attack survivor says UK should swap pointed kitchen knives for rounded'

The Independent emphasizes accessible journalism and the impact of community safety initiatives.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Serial shoplifter banned from every Greggs in London as video shows dramatic takedown by police

The Met is focused on tackling the most prolific shoplifters like Wright and Verry. They cause fear to retail workers and their offending has a negative impact on communities.
London politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Juvenile disturbances reported in downtown Los Gatos

A series of thefts and disturbances were reported in Los Gatos, including a grand theft involving a Rolex and multiple incidents of juvenile misbehavior.
Mission District
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Police investigating alleged sexual assault near Harvard Square

Cambridge Police are investigating a sexual assault in Harvard Square, involving two unidentified suspects.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car collides with pedestrians in village

Detective Inspector Oonagh Ryan said: "It was reported that the vehicle involved, turned around and drove past the licensed premises again before making off from the scene. "
UK news
fromBusline News
2 weeks ago

Trans-Bridge Lines Hosts Local Fire Department For Bus Emergency Management Training - Busline News

Safety is at the core of what we do. We want local first responders to be as prepared as possible should they ever need to respond to an incident involving a motorcoach.
Alternative transportation
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Bayview's Alice Griffith housing was built in 2017. It's already falling apart. Why?

A ceiling collapse during a community art show highlights ongoing safety concerns at Alice Griffith housing complex.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

We Live in Fearful Times. Our Safety Comes Through Preparing Together.

Part of my work as a community safety and security practitioner is about offering tools for people to feel and move through fear so that we can continue to keep more of us in this fight.
Black Lives Matter
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Police identify victim of fatal daytime Roxbury shooting

Justin Bettencourt, 21, was shot in Roxbury and later died from his injuries, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Boston Police.
Privacy professionals
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

Police Officers Are Turning Into Reddit Mods Thanks to Amazon's Neighborhood Watch | HackerNoon

Neighbors connects residents with law enforcement for neighborhood safety updates via Ring cameras.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Police search for driver in alleged hit-and-run of boy on bike in North York | CBC News

Police seek driver who hit a boy on a bicycle and fled the scene in North York.
NYC politics
fromThe Trace
2 weeks ago

In a Brooklyn Neighborhood, Residents - Not Police - Take the Lead on Preventing Violence

Community-led initiatives can effectively manage and reduce violence without police intervention.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Man who killed Oakland city councilmember's son in Los Angeles sentenced to 35 years to life

Ivan Hernandez sentenced to 35 years to life for the 2019 murder of USC student Victor McElhaney.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

Help Shape The Future of Brooklyn's Conduit Avenue

The NYC DOT is launching a study to redesign Conduit Avenue for improved safety and pedestrian access based on community input.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A driving program rebuilding community for Haitians in Ohio: Things are getting better'

For years, longtime Springfield residents have shown up at city council meetings to complain to authorities about how Haitian drivers were allegedly driving dangerously around the town.
Canada news
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Is It Time to Rethink the Stereotype of the Nosy Neighbour?

In order to have good neighbours, we must also be good neighbours.
Social justice
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Native leaders fear for queer Indigenous youth as Trump slashes LGBTQ+ rights

LGBTQ+ Native communities, particularly in South Dakota, face increased threats and violence, necessitating heightened safety measures and visibility.
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