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Pressure grows to charge 2nd officer in shooting of Oscar Grant

January 15, 2021 By Marilyn Bechtel

Killed by Bay Area transit police on New Year’s Day, 2009.

California virus deaths surpass 30,000 after deadliest weekend

January 11, 2021 By Associated Press

It took California six months to record its first 10,000 deaths. But in barely a month, the total rose from 20,000 to 30,000.

California legislators bring back more bills on police conduct

December 14, 2020 By Marilyn Bechtel

Among the bills are one that regulates policing.

California legislators to reintroduce measures regulating law enforcement

December 4, 2020 By Marilyn Bechtel

The bill would also ensure that officers with a history of misconduct could not just resign, keep their records secret, move to another jurisdiction and continue their misconduct.

‘Housing as a Human Right’ takes center stage in Oakland’s election

November 17, 2020 By Marilyn Bechtel

This city’s supporters of housing as a human right, rethinking public safety, achieving racial justice, and upholding public education have a lot to be glad about as election results are finalized.