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Tag: police reform

Assemblymember Shirley Weber gives a press conference in the capitol following the passage of her bill AB 392 which would limit the use of deadly force by police in California on July 8, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Next secretary of state aims to teach Californians “how fragile the democracy is”

Avatar by Ben Christopher January 5, 2021January 4, 2021

Seventy years ago, sharecroppers David and Mildred Nash refused to back down in a dispute with a white farmer, and fled from a lynch mob in Hope, Arkansas. With their 2-year-old daughter in tow, they found a new home out west in a place so different her grandfather, who would die without ever being able […]

An explanation of nine new California laws taking effect in 2021. Illustration by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters; iStock

Nine new California laws explained — each in 1 minute

CalMatters staff by CalMatters staff December 31, 2020January 15, 2021
A patrol car closes off Valencia Street in San Francisco after a group of protesters gathered in front of the Mission Police Station on May 30, 2020, the second day of Bay Area unrest over the George Floyd killing in Minneapolis. Later in the year, lawmakers approved two new laws that aim to improve policing. Photo by Karl Mondon, Bay Area News Group

New law in a minute: California aims to improve policing

Byrhonda Lyons by Nick Roberts and Byrhonda Lyons December 29, 2020January 15, 2021

Fresno voters overwhelmingly support police reform, new survey results show

by Manuela Tobias October 14, 2020October 23, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the reparations bill over Zoom on Sept 30, 2020. Screenshot via youtube

Reparations study, police reform coming to CA

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

A call for collaboration on public safety legislation

Avatar by Guest Commentary October 1, 2020September 29, 2020
criminal justice

California setting a positive tone for criminal justice reform

Avatar by Guest Commentary September 25, 2020September 23, 2020

Newsom should sign police reform bill granting civilian oversight of sheriff’s departments

Avatar by Guest Commentary September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

Business need to stand up for equal justice too

Avatar by Guest Commentary September 18, 2020September 18, 2020
California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Legislature fails on police reform promises

Avatar by Dan Walters September 10, 2020September 15, 2020

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