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Here's why Gov. Newsom is urging Oakland to update strict police pursuit policy
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Oakland city leaders to revise the city's police pursuit policy.He sent a letter to Mayor Sheng Thao, the City Council, and the police department.MORE: Gov. Newsom says CHP expanding patrols to reduce crime in Oakland"CHP has brought to my attention that they observed criminals often fleeing with impunity because it's common knowledge that the Oakland Police Department's pursuit policy allows vehicle pursuits in only very limited circumstances," Newsom said in the letter. "I urge you to reconsider whether OPD should be permitted to pursue suspects in more circumstances."This comes just two weeks after Governor Newsom deployed more CHP officers in Oakland to help crack down on crime.At least 20 CHP officers are patrolling seven days a week.MORE: San Francisco police commission votes to expand powers for chasing suspectsThe Oakland police commission is reviewing the current policy and could recommend changes in the fall.Oakland has had the same police pursuit policy since 2014.Mayor Thao says she is "grateful to the Governor and CHP for their continued partnership to build a safer Oakland." If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Taft Police activity for July 25-26
Officer initiated activity at S. Allen Rd/Hwy 119. Disposition: Warning (Verbal/Written). Occurred at Tenth St/Pilgrim Av. Disposition: Gone On Arrival. Occurred at Holland Inn And Suites on Warren St. Disposition: Completed. 10:19 Medical Aid. Occurred on Franklin Av. Disposition: Outside Assist. 3:01 Assist other Departments. Officer initiated activity at South...
Foundation invites public to River Rhythms
The public is invited to attend the River Rhythms Concert Series, which begins Friday, August 2, and runs each Friday night throughout the month of August at 6pm, at Circle Park, located at 7 Tobias St, in Kernville. The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation online invitation said, “Join us for a...
Hundreds of cars burned at Lancaster salvage yard, sending black smoke over desert
A car recycling yard in Lancaster burned for hours Thursday, with hundreds of vehicles engulfed by flames and sending up thick black smoke over the Antelope Valley.As many as 1,500 cars and 10 acres on the 20-acre property were reported to have been scorched by flames as temperatures topped 100 degrees in the high desert, fire officials said.Los Angeles County Fire Department Capt. Sheila Kelliher said early indications are that the fire started due to a malfunctioning hydraulic car crusher.The fire was reported just before 3:30 p.m. Thursday on W Avenue H-8 and N. Sierra Highway in Lancaster.About 180 firefighters...
Little Free Library in Wasco: made by the community, for the community
Devin Lowe, a recent Wasco High School grad, is chasing his Eagle Scout honors. As part of the process, he opted to do his service project by constructing a Little Free Library for the public to use.
Man pleads no contest to manslaughter in 2016 father-son killing, murder charges dropped
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man's murder convictions were overturned for the murder of a father and son at a Lamont gas station in 2016, according to the Kern County Superior Court website. Jim Langston, 48, pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter and conspiracy on Thursday, July 25. His...
Parole denied for man convicted of kidnapping, robbing Lost Hills mother
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — On July 18, the Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) found that Ariel Roberto Chic Pacheco continues to pose a current and unreasonable risk to public safety. Prosecutors said on October 13, 2020, at around 5:20 a.m. a mother got out of her truck to drop...
KCSO recognizes 12 personnel in promotion ceremony
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office recognized 12 personnel at a promotion ceremony Thursday morning. The room was filled with smiles and hugs all around. “We’re really proud when we have these because these are the start of our show,” KCSO Sheriff Donny Youngblood said. Here is a list of all who […]
3 years since Philip Campas died in the line of duty
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — July 25 marks a somber anniversary in Kern County as the community remembers the life of a sheriff’s deputy who was killed in the line of duty. Philip Campas was killed during a standoff in Wasco three years ago today. He died trying to rescue a family whose mentally ill husband […]
How is the $27.6 billion state budget shortfall affecting local school district budgets?
After the state revealed a $27.6 billion budget shortfall and a projected deficit of $28.4 billion next year, school districts across the state — and the Coachella Valley — are tightening its belts. These new challenges come as school districts are already grappling with several fiscal challenges such as inflation, the expiration...
California Recommends AT&T, Frontier, Six Others for $143M in Broadband Grants
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has recommended a total of $143.3 million in grants to go toward broadband deployments to locations in the state that currently lack high-speed broadband service. AT&T was recommended for two grants totaling $18.1 million and Frontier was recommended for three grants totaling $22.9 million....
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