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A recently installed lock and seal secures November 2024 and June 2026 election ballots in a room at the Market Street elections office in Redding on Sept. 17, 2026.

A recently installed lock and seal secures November 2024 and June 2026 election ballots in a room at the Market Street elections office in Redding on Sept. 17, 2026.

How election deniers are using public records to sow doubt in California

October 9, 2026

A row of Los Angeles School Police officers in uniform sit together during an outdoor ceremony.

A row of Los Angeles School Police officers in uniform sit together during an outdoor ceremony.

California K-12 schools with military-style rifles don’t always disclose them as law requires

October 7, 2026

FBI agents arrest Wanying "Heather" Zhang at LAX Sunday, Oct. 5, 2026.

FBI agents arrest Wanying "Heather" Zhang at LAX Sunday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Irvine woman charged in China spy op

October 5, 2026

Capt. Sarah Covarrubias and Chief of Police Heath Harvey.

Capt. Sarah Covarrubias and Chief of Police Heath Harvey.

Monrovia Chief of Police Heath Harvey to retire; city manager appoints successor

October 5, 2026

This analysis includes death sentences per 1,000 willful homicides since 1987 for counties with 200,000 or more residents.

This analysis includes death sentences per 1,000 willful homicides since 1987 for counties with 200,000 or more residents.

California has one-quarter of all the nation’s death sentences — will Newsom commute them all?

October 2, 2026

Councilman Martin Herrera campaigns in 2022.

Councilman Martin Herrera campaigns in 2022.

Court records show multiple criminal offenses by El Monte councilman

September 30, 2026

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco observes oral arguments Aug. 24, 2026, in San Francisco as the California Supreme Court considers two lawsuits challenging his investigation into alleged election law violations.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco observes oral arguments Aug. 24, 2026, in San Francisco as the California Supreme Court considers two lawsuits challenging his investigation into alleged election law violations.

California sheriff broke election law by seizing ballots, state Supreme Court rules

September 28, 2026

Glendale Chief of Police Robert William discusses Flock Safety license plate cameras Tuesday, Sept. 22 at the City Council meeting.

Glendale Chief of Police Robert William discusses Flock Safety license plate cameras Tuesday, Sept. 22 at the City Council meeting.

Glendale council weighs Flock camera privacy limits after hearing residents’ concerns

September 26, 2026

California lawmakers have tried and failed five times since 2022 to regulate technology that tracks license plates. Meanwhile, a national backlash against the tech has gained momentum. A protester holds a sign while demonstrating on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakland on Aug. 20, 2026. Protesters gathered to call for a ban on automated license plate reader technology.

California lawmakers have tried and failed five times since 2022 to regulate technology that tracks license plates. Meanwhile, a national backlash against the tech has gained momentum. A protester holds a sign while demonstrating on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakland on Aug. 20, 2026. Protesters gathered to call for a ban on automated license plate reader technology.

California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows

September 18, 2026

Chief of Police Rafael Quintero speaks with Burbank council members during a public meeting Sept. 15, 2026.

Chief of Police Rafael Quintero speaks with Burbank council members during a public meeting Sept. 15, 2026.

Divided Burbank council to debate ban on law enforcement’s license plate readers

September 16, 2026

An El Monte police vehicle.

An El Monte police vehicle.

El Monte police shoot suspect after armed standoff at burning house

September 14, 2026

A deputy takes into custody one of the 25 individuals arrested during Operation Shelter Me Aug. 21, 2026, in Rancho Cucamonga.

A deputy takes into custody one of the 25 individuals arrested during Operation Shelter Me Aug. 21, 2026, in Rancho Cucamonga.

Homeless outreach effort in Rancho Cucamonga connects with over 90 people; deputies arrest 25

August 28, 2026