March 13, 2018 | Steve Milne
Sacramento area crime could get worse if refugees are too afraid of law enforcement. That's the warning from the County District Attorney's Office. The agency has launched a new program to educate immigrants called Understanding Your Rights.
October 18, 2017 | Chris Nichols
During his time as mayor of Los Angeles and now in his campaign for California governor, Antonio Villaraigosa has repeatedly highlighted the city’s drop in violent crime. But there's some context he's leaving out.
September 20, 2016 | Steve Milne
Sacramento Regional Transit launched a new app today intended to help increase safety on light rail trains and buses. It's called Alert SacRT.
August 2, 2016 | Steve Milne
An Oakland-based human rights group is organizing block parties throughout the U.S. tonight, including Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood, intended to redefine National Night Out as a way for black communities to respond to police violence.
November 27, 2015 | Steve Milne
If you're heading out to Sacramento area shopping malls this holiday season, you'll likely notice more police officers on patrol. Police say criminal activity historically ticks-up during the season.
November 20, 2015 | Rich Ibarra
The City of Modesto will soon be using surveillance cameras to fight graffiti and protect its water supply. About 50 cameras are being installed around town.
November 16, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
A booming nut industry in California has inspired organized crime. Entire truckloads of almonds, walnuts and pistachios have been disappearing. But, crack downs appear to be reducing the problem.
October 8, 2015 | Steve Milne
Sacramento Regional Transit's general manager says the agency wants to make light rail commuters feel protected from crime by putting fare inspectors on trains in RT's system. Mike Wiley says it would be like having a beat cop on every train.
September 28, 2015 | Bob Moffitt
A Sacramento County Office of Education program for kids who have displayed violent behavior is celebrating its 17th year and considerable success.
