Oakland Police Chief James Beere officially sworn in
The Brief City leaders and community members gathered at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday to officially swear in…
Rifle stolen out of San Jose assistant police chief’s unmarked car
The Brief On Tuesday morning, the San Jose Police department responded to a residence in south San Jose…
New investigation into Pasadena cop-on-cop ‘horseplay’ shooting
After a Pasadena police officer shot a colleague in a parking garage, an internal investigation turned up what…
Pasadena officer shoots colleague during ‘horseplay,’ chief says
A Pasadena police officer shot and wounded a colleague in the shoulder inside the department’s parking garage in…
Oakland Police Commission submits finalists in search for next police chief
The Oakland Police Commission has submitted a slate of final candidates to Mayor Barbara Lee for consideration as…
Oakland police hit milestone that could end oversight tied to ‘Riders’ scandal
A court monitor found that Oakland’s police force has for the first time achieved full compliance with reforms…
Weaken Oakland’s police commission? One councilmember thinks it’s time
Councilmember Ken Houston wants to dramatically scale back the independence and power of Oakland’s police oversight board. His…
Former Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell sworn in as Fremont’s top cop
The Brief Floyd Mitchell, who led the Oakland Police Department until October 2025, was officially sworn in as…
Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester retires after 32 years. ‘Honor of my career’
This is a developing story; check back with sacbee.com for updates. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester, the first…
City of Elk Grove, police chief and Sacramento County face lawsuit alleging retaliation
A 24-year veteran of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is suing the office, the city of Elk Grove…
Brent Stratton announced new Bakersfield police chief
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield has finally chosen a new police chief. Brent Stratton, who…
Oakland police chief search: you can weigh in
Have ideas for what you’d like to see in Oakland’s next police chief? Here’s your chance. The Police…