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SD County Supervisors vote 3-2 to formally OK cannabis policy

City News Service

Supervisors formally approved a "socially equitable" cannabis policy that will allow for expanded commercial operations in unincorporated areas.
Racial Justice and Social Equity

Critics warned a state law targeting sex buyers could lead to racial bias. Here's how it's playing out in San Diego

Katie Hyson

A new California law makes it a crime to loiter with the intent to buy sex. Before it passed, critics warned of racial bias. San Diego police data might be proving that true.
Public Safety

Expert: Murder charges in San Diego mosque attack underscore threat from online extremist spaces

Andrew Dyer

An expert on political violence and extremism said online echo chambers radicalize youth, leading to violent attacks like the San Diego mosque shooting. Kids who've experienced trauma and social isolation are most at risk.
Public Safety

Oceanside looks to expand Drone as First Responder program, despite privacy concerns

Alexander Nguyen

Privacy experts admit DFR program has some benefits, but said robust public discussions about privacy and accountability are needed.
Racial Justice and Social Equity

Data from 911 calls at ICE detention centers must be released under bill going to Gov. Newsom

Wendy Fry

The California Legislature passed a bill that would force disclosure of information about emergency calls at immigrant detention centers. A Democratic lawmaker put it forward after reading news stories in CalMatters.
Politics

Lawmakers vote to let first responders retire earlier and with more money. Will Newsom sign on?

Adam Ashton and Nigel Duara

California police and firefighters will be able to retire earlier and earn more generous pensions under a bill lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom. It’s potentially expensive and government agencies are urging him to veto it.
Racial Justice and Social Equity

Independent oversight of San Diego County’s juvenile institutions faces shaky future as abuse allegations mount

Katie Hyson

The San Diego Superior Court is ending its administrative support for the Juvenile Justice Commission.
Public Safety

California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them

Nadia Lathan

Democrats are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves following reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is making moves to buy and use them.
Public Safety

San Diego police oversight group proposes limits on police stops

City News Service

The commission recommended prohibiting stops based solely on minor equipment or administrative violations and on status or general factors and limiting stops to those supported by evidence or observed conduct.
Racial Justice and Social Equity

Internal Affairs finds beanbag shots, K-9s used against unarmed man broke San Diego Police policy

Katie Hyson

Internal Affairs told the department to give notice of discipline to at least four officers by Sept. 8, after a 2024 arrest left an unarmed man in the hospital.