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Fiery candidate and former prosecutor has progressive Los Angeles DA on ropes – with full support of police
Nathan Hochman is enjoying a stroll across Gloria Molina Grand Park on a September morning in the shadow of what…
Best of BTB: The specter of ghost guns in California
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives: This story is…
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…