L.A. Mayor Bass and LAPD Announce Successful Take Down of Burglary Crew Responsible for Nearly 100 Break-Ins in City
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and LAPD Chief McDonnell today announced that LAPD, with partnership from regional law enforcement agencies, led a coordinated operation to successfully take down a burglary crew responsible for nearly 100 break-ins across the city and in the county of Los Angeles over the last two years.
MAGLITE Deepens Support of the National Police Dog Foundation at the National K-9 Memorial in Washington, D.C.
ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MAGLITE is once again teaming up with the National Police Dog Foundation in their efforts to honor all K-9s killed in the line of duty in 2024 and their handlers at the National K-9 Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sunday, May 11. MAGLITE will be providing an engraved MAGLITE® flashlight with the fallen K-9's name and the National Police Dog Foundation logo to every handler honored at the event.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass today met with and removed Kristin Crowley as Fire Chief effective immediately
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass today met with and removed Kristin Crowley as Fire Chief effective immediately. Mayor Bass announced she has appointed former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva, a 41-year LAFD veteran, as Interim Fire Chief. Ronnie Villanueva dedicated 41 years of service to the Los Angeles Fire Department and after just 7 months of retirement, he is ready to hit the ground running as Interim Chief.
Calif. Gov. Newsom proposes billions in new funding for L.A. firestorm response and recovery while fires still burning
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- This week, while homes are still burning and resources have been widely stretched, Governor Gavin Newsom continues to respond to current and future disaster threats. With recovery efforts already underway to support those impacted by the Los Angeles hurricane-force firestorm, Newsom on Monday expanded the special session of the California Legislature that he convened in November to further boost response and initial recovery efforts for Los Angeles.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, LAPD, LAFD and Community-Based Safety Solutions Deliver Urgent Strategy to Keep Los Angeles Safe
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- Today, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a significant drop in reported homicides and shooting victims and also highlighted expansions of health and safety response capability led by the Los Angeles Fire Department to make Los Angeles safer. The Mayor made the announcement at the Watts Labor Community Action Committee and was joined by City Councilmember Tim McOsker, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley, and leaders from the Watts Gang Task Force and Soledad Enrichment Action.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass selects Jim McDonnell to serve as the 59th Chief of the LAPD
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ — L.A. Mayor Karen Bass today announced she has selected Jim McDonnell to serve as the 59th Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, saying that her choice was guided by her commitment to reducing crime and making L.A. safer in every neighborhood.
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments for 2.20.24 including to Peace Officer Standards Accountability Advisory Board
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/-- On Tuesday, Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: First, Glynnis Vaughan, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the California Department of Cannabis Control. Vaughan has been Director of Partnerships & Engagement at Alacrity Canada since 2023.
In honor of its 40th anniversary, Barnett Vineyards, has announced a donation program for the St. Helena Fire Department
SPRING MOUNTAIN, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In honor of its 40th anniversary this year, Barnett Vineyards, known for its highly regarded Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon wines, has announced a donation program for the St. Helena Fire Department in recognition of the tremendous efforts made by the local fire department in responding to the devastating 2020 fires.
Cal State LA researchers, with the City of Los Angeles’ Data Team, develop an interactive data visualization tool that helps residents...
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cal State LA researchers, in collaboration with the City of Los Angeles’ Data Team, have developed an interactive data visualization tool that helps residents understand crime trends in neighborhoods. The crime records were previously categorized by the Los Angeles Police Department’s reporting district, which did not align with neighborhood boundaries.
MAGLITE and American Paramedic Assoc. Partner with Pedestrian Safety Institute, Promoting Safety During July: The Deadliest Month of The Year
ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Maglite brand partners up with the American Paramedics Association (APA) and the Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI) to support traffic and pedestrian safety during the deadliest month of the year. According to the PSI, July maintains the highest rate of traffic related fatalities specifically with those of pedestrians. The days surrounding July 4th are particularly dangerous.
Media Alert: 2022 Campaign Kick-Off to Re-Elect L.A. County Sheriff Villanueva
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The campaign to re-elect Sheriff Alex Villanueva will hold its kick off rally this Saturday, March 26 in Santa Fe Springs. The rally is the first of several planned over the next several months. The Santa Fe Springs office will be the first of several campaign offices throughout L.A. County.
LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva Raises over $1.2M for 2022 Reelection Campaign
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced today that his campaign for his reelection has raised over $1.25 million. Sheriff Villanueva has just under $1M on hand and raised over $900k in 2021. Sheriff Villanueva's strong fundraising lead has come from thousands of donors across LA County.
Calif. Wildfire survivors must act now to join the California no-cost 2020 wildfire cleanup program, says CalRecycle
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Survivors whose homes were damaged in the 2020 California wildfires now have until January 15, 2021, to sign up for the government-run debris removal program, says CalRecycle. The program is also available to property owners with fire damaged trees in danger of falling on public roads and other infrastructure.
MAGLITE and First Responder Orgs Partner with Pedestrian Safety Institute to Promote 2020 National Traffic Safety Awareness Month
ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) and Mag Instrument, U.S. Manufacturer of the iconic MAGLITE flashlight, have partnered with the Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI) to drive awareness of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrian and traffic fatalities in the Month of July.
New Fresno Pedestrian Injury Study from Maison Law Maps Most Fatal Roads
VISALIA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- According to a 2018 police report, a staggering 64 percent of fatal crashes in Fresno involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. In an effort to raise awareness and reduce pedestrian fatalities, Maison Law of Visalia, California conducted a study of Fresno's most dangerous roads and intersections for pedestrians.
Mag Instrument is Launching its MAGLITE Tactical Group at SHOT Show 2020
ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mag Instrument is introducing the MAGLITE Tactical Group (MTG) at SHOT SHOW 2020. The introduction of MTG coincides with the release of several new and enhanced products for tactical use for law enforcement and military including, the ML150LRS Compact Rechargeable System, MAG-TAC II, and Butt Stock Shell Holder.
CalRecycle and Cal OES announce completion of debris removal in Paradise after deadliest wildfire in California history
PARADISE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On the heels of the one-year anniversary of the Camp Fire, the most deadly wildfire in state history, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) joined the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today to announce the completion of debris removal on nearly 11,000 properties.
Treadstone 71 Releases its 2019 Cyber Intel and CounterIntelligence Training Roadmap for Threat Analysts
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Treadstone 71, the leading cyber and threat intelligence tradecraft company, today announced the Treadstone 71 Intelligence Roadmap. The new education program includes in-depth training along the cyber threat intelligence and counterintelligence lifecycles covering each phase in detail.
500 Leaders Expected to Attend 17th Annual Sacramento Event: Women in Law Enforcement Community Awards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- More than 500 people are expected to attend the 17th annual award luncheon Saturday, November 17th, to recognize winners of the "Women in Law Enforcement" Business and Community Awards presented by the Sacramento Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
MAGLITE Flashlight and Video of Hero San Bernardino Sheriff Jim Considine on Display at National Law Enforcement Museum
ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The National Law Enforcement Museum will open to the public on October 13 in Washington D.C. and MAGLITE representatives and San Bernardino County Sheriff Lieutenant Jim Considine will be in attendance to experience this momentous occasion.
Calif. Gov. Brown Issues Executive Order to Protect Communities from Wildfire, Climate Impacts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In the face of the worst wildfires in California’s history, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Thursday issued an executive order to combat dangerous tree mortality, increase the ability of our forests to capture carbon and systematically improve forest management.
National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) Names MAGLITE as the ‘Official Flashlight for Search & Rescue’
ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) has named MAGLITE(R) the official flashlight brand of search and rescue. Engineered and built in the U.S., and supported by expert service at the factory, MAGLITE(R), was selected due to its reputation for outstanding performance and durability among other features essential to a flashlight for search and rescue purposes.
Calif. Assemblymember McCarty Statement Following Firing of Sacramento Officers Involved in Shooting Death of Joseph Mann
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D – Sacramento) today released the following statement in response to two Sacramento Police Department officers that were fired following an investigation of their involvement in the shooting death of an African American Sacramento resident, Joseph Mann.
Sergeant Orrlando Mayes with Sacramento Sheriff’s Department is the 2017 recipient of Dunakin Memorial Award for Extraordinary Achievement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Sergeant Orrlando Mayes with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department is the 2017 recipient of the Mark Dunakin Memorial Award for Extraordinary Achievement, the Union Institute & University announced today. The graduation was held Sunday, August 13 where the award was presented.
Calif. Assemblyman Gatto Holds Rally, Awareness for Victims of Homicide
WHITTIER, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto has announced a rally, "Awareness for Victims of Homicide," to remind policymakers, law enforcement (and...
Operation Gratitude Volunteers to Honor First Responders, Assemble 10,000+ Care Kits on 15th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In partnership with the Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles Police Department, Operation Gratitude volunteers will gather...
Calif. Asm. Mike Gatto Introduces Legislation Giving Law Enforcement Vital Resources to Investigate Cold Cases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) introduced legislation to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to investigate cold cases in...
S.F. Mayor Lee Launches Innovative Emergency Medical Response Team to Reduce 911 Calls
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This past week, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee announced the launch of the "Homeless Emergency Assessment & Response...
Calif. Gov. Brown Issues Statement on Deaths of Tulare County Sheriff Deputy and Pilot
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement regarding the deaths of Tulare County Sheriff's Department...
The DRONE Act of 2016: Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto Announces Consumer Aviation Measure
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ Today, Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto announced a comprehensive solution to the challenges that drones pose, The Drone Registration/Omnibus Negligence-prevention Enactment...
Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza and CHP Hosted a Holiday Traffic Safety Event Dec. 11, 2015
CERRITOS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia), the California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Office of Traffic Safety, Los Angeles County...
Gatto's Calif. Crime-Solving DNA Bill Signed Into Law – AB 1492
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Brown signed AB 1492, legislation by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Glendale), which revamps and improves California’s DNA-testing...
AB 1492: Mike Gatto's California Crime-Solving DNA Bill Passes, heads to Gov's Desk
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In December 2014, a Court of Appeal dealt a blow to law enforcement and the use of DNA in...
SF Mayor Lee Announces $8.2 Million Federal Grant for Fire Department Hiring
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee recently announced the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) was awarded an $8.2 million...
Calif. Legislation Allowing First Responders to Jam and Take Down Drones Interfering with Fires, announced
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Glendale) and Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) introduced legislation to "help protect emergency...
Gatto Revives Legislation to Overhaul Calif. DNA Testing Regime
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Could thousands of rapes and murders go unsolved in California because of problems with a ballot initiative? asks Assemblyman...
San Diego Unified Port District partners with U.S. Dept. of State for Maritime Security
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Ambassador William R. Brownfield, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs...
U.S. State Dept. Partners with California Highway Patrol, Providing Expertise to Ukraine's New Patrol Police Force
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This week the U.S. State Dept. announced that marking the first overseas deployment by the California Highway Patrol (CHP)...
DCH Toyota Dealership Car Thief Arrested after Making Off with 3 Client Vehicles Left for Repair Work
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On August 19, 2014, at approximately 1700 hours, officers from the Torrance Police Department responded to a car thief...
Gatto Introduces California Legislation to Prevent Evidence Destruction at Gun Buy-Back Programs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- What is the quickest way to get rid of a murder weapon? Unfortunately, in some cities, it is turning...
California Bill Returning $1.3 Million to Fire District Taxpayers, Signed by Governor Brown – AB 1053
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif., Assemblyman Ken Cooley (D-Rancho Cordova) announced that his bill – AB 1053 – allowing the Sacramento Metropolitan...
Calif. Assemblyman Cooley’s AB 1053 Goes to Governor for Signature, Returns $1.3 Million to Fire District Taxpayers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblyman Ken Cooley (D-Rancho Cordova) announced that his bill – AB 1053 – is headed to Governor...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 12, 2014 to Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Lai Lai Bui, 40, of Shingle...
Calif. Gov. Brown and Attorney General Harris Honor 14 with Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Awards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. was joined by Attorney General Kamala D. Harris to present the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to 14 law enforcement officials who went above and beyond the call of duty.
S.F. Mayor Lee and Attorney General Harris Launch JusticeMobile Initiative and SFPD Mobile App
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Earlier this month, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee and Attorney General Kamala Harris launched the JusticeMobile mobile application. On Sept. 9 they jointly announced that the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is the first police department in the State of California to launch JusticeMobile law enforcement data initiative on a smartphone.
HTCIA International Conference 2013 adds Cyber Readiness Challenge to Event Schedule
ROSEVILLE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The High Technology Crimes Investigation Association (HTCIA) is inviting all of its International Conference registrants to join the Symantec Cyber Readiness Challenge on September 8, 2013 during the 21st Annual HTCIA International Conference and Training Expo. The Challenge is an exciting, immersive and interactive capture the flag competition designed for all levels of technical expertise.
SF Mayor Lee and Supervisor Farrell Launch Home Loan Assistance Program for First Responders
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee and Supervisor Mark Farrell today launched the down payment home loan assistance program...
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Wildfire Awareness Week for Californians
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, in response to the recent fires in Southern California at the start of the "annual fire season," Calif....
San Francisco's First New Fire Station in More Than 40 Years to Meet Safety Needs of Vibrant, Growing Neighborhood
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee cut the ribbon on the new Fire Station One, located at 935...
