Jules Hotz for CalMatters
In the closing days of the legislative year, California lawmakers sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that is meant to toughen scrutiny of the state’s embattled fire insurer of last resort by insisting that two of their leaders join its governing committee.
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California State University police chiefs Friday banned the use of the carotid restraint and pledged to implement policing recommendations offered by a 2015 federal task force on the CSU's 23 campuses, which include San Diego State and Cal State San Marcos. -
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The KPBS Roundtable returns from hiatus to discuss the two major stories driving our coverage. A KPBS investigation looks into use of force by local police, residents of Southeast San Diego describe their interactions with law enforcement, and more places reopen in San Diego County as COVID-19 restrictions ease. -
Authorities say Bruno Suarez Soto, who was on an economic development commission, and David Romero accepted $35,000 in bribes from an FBI agent they thought represented investors who wanted to open a cannabis dispensary in town. Court documents say the men promised to expedite a permit and block rivals. -
The city of Chula Vista said the statue was removed due to public safety concerns. There had been calls on social media for its removal.
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