Why California Voters Rejected Criminal Justice Reform This Election
Criminal justice policy advocates caution against viewing the election results as a referendum against reform.
Jorge Cortez, patriarch of the family behind Mi Tierra and other restaurants, dies at 81
Jorge Cortez was a cultural force in San Antonio in addition to helping run and grow his family's restaurant empire, La ...
How California Got Convinced to Lock More People Up
California just voted in harsher penalties despite low crime rates, thanks to TV news, a $16 million campaign, and a slow ...
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FAWR Hopes City Council Will Recognize Their Wildlife Advocacy
Friends of the Alameda Wildlife Reserve (FAWR) will celebrate 30 years of wildlife advocacy on November 30. Leora Feeney ...
What the recall of progressives in the Bay Area says about Asian American views on crime
The recall last week of two Bay Area officials who both championed progressive crime policies reflects long-held frustrations ...
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The history of Alameda County Sheriff’s Office
(Photo courtesy Steve Minniear) The Tri-Valley’s role in the history of Alameda County law enforcement is among the stories showcased in a recently released book from a local author who has deep ...
Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao just 2 years into her term
Voters in Oakland, California, have ousted Mayor Sheng Thao just two years after she narrowly won office to lead the liberal ...