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sfist.com
5 months ago
San Francisco

Mayor London Breed Hits the Campaign Trail to Tout Three New Ballot Measures

San Francisco Mayor London Breed held a rally to support three ballot measures aimed at addressing the city's downtown issues, public safety, and drug problems.
Measure C aims to remove the transfer tax on developers to encourage redevelopment amid the affordable housing crisis in the city. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Salinas police chief to head East Bay Regional Park District police

Roberto Filice, the chief of the Salinas Police Department, has been appointed as the assistant general manager of public safety and police chief at the East Bay Regional Park District.
The East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park district in the country, consisting of 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,300 miles of trails. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Alison Alter diversifies her investments in public safety - Austin Monitor

Alison Alter prioritizes public safety and investments to ensure preparedness for threats.
Alter has made progress on strengthening gun violence prevention and improving the city's response to hate crimes and sexual assaults. [ more ]
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New York City, NY Patch
5 months ago
NYC politics

Battle Of The Forts: Mayor, Pub Advocate Spat Over Police Hits Home

Feud between NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams over public safety and personal attacks on where they live.
Williams accused Adams of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey while Adams denied it and staged a home tour.
The exchange on Twitter prompted Williams to shift the conversation towards substantive issues. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Homicides and Shootings Fell in New York City as Felony Assaults Rose

Overall crime in New York City fell slightly in 2023 compared to 2022, with significant drops in shootings and murders.
Mayor Eric Adams praised the Police Department and highlighted the decrease in crime as a sign of progress in improving public safety. [ more ]
New York City, NY Patch
5 months ago
NYC politics

Battle Of The Forts: Mayor, Pub Advocate Spat Over Police Hits Home

Feud between NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams over public safety and personal attacks on where they live.
Williams accused Adams of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey while Adams denied it and staged a home tour.
The exchange on Twitter prompted Williams to shift the conversation towards substantive issues. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Homicides and Shootings Fell in New York City as Felony Assaults Rose

Overall crime in New York City fell slightly in 2023 compared to 2022, with significant drops in shootings and murders.
Mayor Eric Adams praised the Police Department and highlighted the decrease in crime as a sign of progress in improving public safety. [ more ]
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Axios
5 months ago
Law

New California law banning guns in most public places takes effect

A new law in California that prohibits carrying concealed guns in most public places was allowed to take effect after a federal appeals court stayed a lower-court block against it.
The law is designed to prevent people, including those with permits, from carrying concealed firearms in 26 spaces such as parks, playgrounds, and school parking areas. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Law

California Law Banning Guns In Most Public Places Takes Effect After Judge's Block Lifted

A California law banning carrying firearms in most public places is now in effect after an appeals court halted a federal judge's ruling against the law.
The law restricts the ability to carry firearms in places such as schools, zoos, religious institutions, and sporting events. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
Law

New California law banning guns in most public places takes effect

A new law in California that prohibits carrying concealed guns in most public places was allowed to take effect after a federal appeals court stayed a lower-court block against it.
The law is designed to prevent people, including those with permits, from carrying concealed firearms in 26 spaces such as parks, playgrounds, and school parking areas. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Law

California Law Banning Guns In Most Public Places Takes Effect After Judge's Block Lifted

A California law banning carrying firearms in most public places is now in effect after an appeals court halted a federal judge's ruling against the law.
The law restricts the ability to carry firearms in places such as schools, zoos, religious institutions, and sporting events. [ more ]
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New York Post
5 months ago
Law

California law banning most firearms in public is taking effect as legal fight continues

LOS ANGELES - A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places will take effect on New Year's Day, even as a court case continues to challenge the law.
The Mercury News
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Big 2023 Bay Area crime and public safety stories that will impact 2024

The close of 2023 caps a year in which Bay Area crime and public safety issues repeatedly surfaced to the top of news cycles and the public consciousness.
www.eastbaytimes.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

In brief: Apply for Walnut Creek police chief's Community Advisory Board

The city of Walnut Creek is seeking residents to apply for openings on the police chief's Community Advisory Board.
The board serves as a resource for the police chief in developing strategies, increasing public awareness, and identifying best practices. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Move over, Fourth of July. New Year's Eve illegal fireworks are booming, too.

Illegal fireworks displays on New Year's Eve have increased in recent years, and the pandemic has contributed to the trend.
Fire departments and officials are warning residents about the dangers and consequences of shooting off illegal fireworks. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Willie Wilson: My predictions for public safety and the economy in Chicago for 2024

Public safety is a major concern in Chicago, with increasing rates of robberies, carjackings, and violent crimes.
The issue of migrants and new arrivals, as well as the porous southern border, will continue to be a problem in 2024. [ more ]
sfist.com
5 months ago
San Francisco

Fleeing Suspect, Police Chase Tuesday Evening Causes Multiple Injuries In SF

A hit-and-run suspect who was fleeing from San Francisco police on Tuesday allegedly struck a car and a pedestrian as he tried to escape arrest, leading to multiple injuries.
New York Post
6 months ago
NYC politics

Fight like hell, Mayor Adams

Speaker Adrienne Adams and the City Council poked Mayor Adams in the eye last week, passing Public Advocate Jumaane Williams' bills to ban solitary confinement and bury cops under massive amounts of unnecessary paperwork.
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