How a George Floyd-inspired California law accidentally weakened police accountability
Investigations into fatal shootings by California police now take so long that officers often can’t be decertified or prosecuted.
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California lawmaker rolls back new public records barriers after fierce opposition
Counties could deny records and take people to court.
Opinion: Corporations should disclose ties to slavery
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A new homelessness strategy is sweeping California
A new homelessness strategy is sweeping California
Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law
Oakland elected officials want upzoning immediately available.
Opinion: Mental health help for homeless Black people is losing funds
Federal legislation and state budget cuts put mental health programs for unhoused people at risk.
Alameda County DA changes course on death penalty resentencing
Alameda County's appointed district attorney withdraws from resentencing review
Despite Google funds, Governor plans no funding for local news
A 2024 deal with Google committed $175 million over five years for struggling industry
Homicides at record lows in California cities
Researchers point to many factors for less killings.