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Best of BTB: ‘Just because I was beaten or raped … that’s not all that I am’
To mark our 10th anniversary, we are sharing some of our top stories from our archives. This one was originally…
Best of BTB: How Pasadena PD prepares for nearly 500,000 visitors every New Year’s Eve
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…
As we are getting through the holiday season and the public wraps up any post-holiday purchases, crime experts warn to…
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…