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19
Feb 2010
Proposed and rejected several times in recent years, a surcharge on property insurance policies to help pay for state firefighting and emergency services once again is on the table.
Fire protection's share of the state budget has grown the...
18
Feb 2010
The Fresno Police Department said early jail releases are partly to blame for a rise in stolen cars in one Valley neighborhood.
The Fresno Police Chief is trying to work out a deal with the Sheriff to prioritize inmates. It's a way to keep...
17
Feb 2010
California has plenty of company when it comes to not being able to pay its growing public pension costs, a Washington think tank says in a report to be released Thursday.
Coming up with the money to pay for future obligations is expected...
17
Feb 2010
The Los Angeles Police Department unveiled a new communication service Wednesday that can notify the public immediately about everything from evacuations to Amber Alerts via text message or e-mail.
Nixle is the first professional-grade...