New California law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocksCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law banning local, state and federal officers from using gloves that can deliver electric shocks to people. The ban comes weeks after U.S. Immigration and...SFGATE6d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia immigration law signed
Cornell rape allegations lead to renewed scrutiny of laws on intoxication and consentA woman’s account of being sexually assaulted at a Cornell University fraternity house has advocates and lawmakers renewing their criticism of a New York law that makes it more difficult to...SFGATE6d agoWhole story →JusticeEducationcornell rape allegations
New York Gov. Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegationNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for an investigation into Cornell University's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation. A woman claims she was sexually assaulted by seven students at the Chi Phi...SFGATE6d agoWhole story →JusticeEducationKathy Hochulcornell gang rape investigation
Oakland: Federal Judge Ends More Than 23 Years Of Court Oversight Of Police Department TuesdayBay City NewsSFGATE6d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityoakland police oversight ends
'Most wanted' fugitive has SoCal ties, is right-hand man to a criminal kingpin, FBI alleges\A man with Southern California ties who goes by the alias "Goldy Brar" and is wanted by federal agents.SFGATE7d agoWhole story →Justicefbi most wanted addition
Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith will tell senators he won't 'be silenced' by threats of prosecutionRepublican Sen. Chuck Grassley says a committee hearing into the former Justice Department special counsel who brought two federal indictments against President Donald Trump will highlight the...SFGATE7d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentChuck Grassleyhouse judiciary hearing
Rivals for LA mayor set to meet in forum as city struggles with homelessness, Hollywood job lossesTwo Democratic rivals seeking to become the next mayor of Los Angeles are meeting on the same stage just days before mail ballots go to voters. Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman are...SFGATE7d agoWhole story →BuildGovernmentKaren Bassla mayoral forum
Oakland: Police Oversight Case Management Conference Set For TuesdayA federal judge is scheduled to hold a case management conference Tuesday in a long-running civil rights lawsuit that led to federal oversight of the Oakland Police Department after the so-called...SFGATE7d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityoakland police oversight hearing
GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for SenateRepublican hopes of winning Senate races in Georgia and North Carolina have been fading, and the GOP is increasingly focused on playing defense elsewhere with five weeks until the midterm elections....SFGATE7d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmidterm elections
