Antioch Police Department in California's Bay Area agrees to oversight in wake of police corruption, racism scandals
The city of Antioch has formed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to increase police oversight, a major step as the police department looks to turn a corner on dual scandals involving racism and alleged criminals within its ranks.
Feds reach agreement with Antioch, police department in racism investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday announced an agreement with the city of Antioch and its police department, resolving its investigation into racism and other discrimination by officers
Antioch reaches agreement with the Justice Department after racist text scandal
The city of Antioch has reached an agreement after an investigation into the police department's discriminatory conduct against community members, the United States Department of Justice announced Friday.
Settlement reached in Antioch PD race discrimination investigation
The Department of Justice launched a probe into the department after racist and homophobic text messages between officers were leaked.
DOJ reaches agreement with Antioch PD in racial discrimination scandal
The U.S. Justice Department announced it has reached a five-year agreement with the City of Antioch and the Antioch Police Department regarding a racial discrimination investigation on Friday, according to both departments.
Potentially 'life-threatening' waves are likely returning to the Bay Area
Potentially "life-threatening" waves will likely return to the Bay Area, bringing rip currents and dangerous surf conditions ...
Rain returns to San Francisco Bay Area ahead of new High Surf Advisory
Moderate rainfall returned to Northern California early Friday morning as a new storm system came onshore ahead of another ...
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Bay Area Hit by FasTrak "Phishing" Scam, Authorities Warn Against Fraudulent Toll Texts
A FasTrak phishing scam via SMS claims unpaid tolls, urging Bay Area residents to pay via a Filipino number-linked website, ...
In increasingly unequal Bay Area, a raise could now be just a town away
The Bay Area's differing city and unincorporated county minimum wage laws have left us with a patchwork of varying hourly pay ...
Man who kidnapped Bay Area woman in what was initially called a hoax faces new charges
Prosecutors say a man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a Northern California woman in what became widely known as the ...
California logs 7.5% drop in fatal crashes in 2024 from previous year
California likely had fewer traffic fatalities in 2024 than in any of the previous five years, nearly returning to ...
FasTrak phishing scam targets Bay Area residents
California Toll Operators sent out a warning on Tuesday regarding a “phishing” scam being sent out recently. The scam ...
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California drivers face climbing car insurance premiums
In the Bay Area, the top annual premium prices include Oakland at $3,205 and Emeryville at $3,200, followed closely by San ...
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Embattled San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus filed a claim against the county government for alleged discrimination and ...
Bay Area sees wetter-than-usual December, in good start to water year
The Bay Area has seen a wetter-than-usual December, and although it's still early in the water year, it's a good start.
Bay Area cities weigh pros and cons of entertainment zones
With the start of the new year, California is now giving cities and counties the green light to create entertainment zones where, among other things, people will be allowed to drink in public.
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Want to go camping near the bay area this summer? Make your reservations now (seriously)
If you want to head into the outdoors this summer, then now might actually be time to make your campsite reservations.