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With anniversary of Silverado Fire, memories are fresh and vigilance remains vital
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives: This story is…
Warrior or Guardian: The identity of a police officer isn’t really so black and white
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives: This story is…
Samah Barakat celebrated her 40th birthday in the most unforgettable way – fulfilling her dream of becoming a police officer…
While studying at California State University, Bakersfield, Jacob Thalin took the usual courses: math, biology, English, and the artistry of…
All it took was an Instagram post. By the time the post was deleted an hour later, word had spread…
The odds of being caught up in a smash-and-grab robbery during the holiday season are small — though if you were…
When firefighters battle a blaze they face dangers seen and unseen. Although the fire itself is the immediate danger, many…
After a winter of record rainfall in parts of California, not to mention the nearly unprecedented effects of Hurricane Hillary…